Artemis Moon Tree Cards
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 14 mission, NASA and the Forest Service teamed up to send out a new generation of Moon Tree seeds. This card set features information on the original Moon Trees and why they came to be, as well as information on the next generation of Artemis Moon Trees and how they came to be. Students can explore careers, tree types, NASA missions, rockets, and so much more!
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- Includes 33 cards
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Artemis Moon Tree Cards Collector Card PackHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper Elementary...ArtemisArtemis ICareersHistoricalNASAOrionSpaceTrees... To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 14 mission, NASA and the Forest Service teamed up to send...Lesson Plan – Career Study
Artemis Moon Tree Cards Collector Card PackHigh SchoolMiddle SchoolUpper Elementary...ArtemisArtemis ICareersHistoricalNASAOrionSpaceTrees... To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 14 mission, NASA and the Forest Service teamed up to send... -
Students will play a version of Go Fish! with the NI scientist and engineer cards, forming sets of 4 scientists in the same field. The first player with 5 sets...Lesson Plan – Go Fish!
Students will play a version of Go Fish! with the NI scientist and engineer cards, forming sets of 4 scientists in the same field. The first player with 5 sets... -
In this activity, students will assemble a team of five scientists to best address a given scenario.Lesson Plan – Scientists, Assemble!
In this activity, students will assemble a team of five scientists to best address a given scenario. -
In this lesson, students learn about a university course catalog, then pick out classes that support a particular science and engineering career.Lesson Plan – Make A Course Catalog
In this lesson, students learn about a university course catalog, then pick out classes that support a particular science and engineering career. -
This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future as a scientist or engineer.Lesson Plan – Make A Scientist or Engineer Card
This activity enables students to learn more about USDA Forest Service scientists and helps students imagine their own potential future as a scientist or engineer. -
“Stealing Bundles” introduces students to a diversity of natural resource science and engineering careers in the Forest Service, as well as introduce students to the diversity of people who are...Lesson Plan – Stealing Bundles
“Stealing Bundles” introduces students to a diversity of natural resource science and engineering careers in the Forest Service, as well as introduce students to the diversity of people who are... -
In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that could apply to science careers.Lesson Plan – I Could Be Happy All Day Doing…
In this lesson plan, students learn about what led scientists to their careers, then think about activities they like that could apply to science careers.
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Moon Tree Introduction Card
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Activity Card
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Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, Artemis I Launch Director
- NASA
- As the launch director I oversaw the countdown and liftoff of NASA's Space Launch System Rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis I. I developed specific steps that the team went through within the launch countdown to configure the ground equipment and the flight vehicle.
- NASA
- As the launch director I oversaw the countdown and liftoff of NASA's Space Launch System Rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis I. I developed specific steps that the team went through within the launch countdown to configure the ground equipment and the flight vehicle.
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Marcus Warwell, Forest Geneticist
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service
- As a forest geneticist, I oversee seed orchards, seed extractories, and seed bank resources. These resources supply cost-effective, genetically diverse, and genetically appropriate seeds for different places across the country. As part of the Moon Trees project, I am involved in the growth and development of tree seeds.
- Ph.D., University of Minnesota
- USDA Forest Service
- As a forest geneticist, I oversee seed orchards, seed extractories, and seed bank resources. These resources supply cost-effective, genetically diverse, and genetically appropriate seeds for different places across the country. As part of the Moon Trees project, I am involved in the growth and development of tree seeds.
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Rachel Bayer, Environmental Educator
- M.S., University of Maryland
- USDA Forest Service
- As an environmental educator working on the Artemis Moon Trees project, I get to create experiences that encourage individuals to learn more about Moon Trees history, tree species, and Forest Service research.
- M.S., University of Maryland
- USDA Forest Service
- As an environmental educator working on the Artemis Moon Trees project, I get to create experiences that encourage individuals to learn more about Moon Trees history, tree species, and Forest Service research.
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Artemis I Mission
- NASA
- Artemis I was the first uncrewed flight test of NASA's deep exploration system. Onboard were a variety of tree seeds flown around the Moon. These tree seeds will later be grown into seedlings and distributed nationally to support Earth science, data literacy, and conservation education.
- NASA
- Artemis I was the first uncrewed flight test of NASA's deep exploration system. Onboard were a variety of tree seeds flown around the Moon. These tree seeds will later be grown into seedlings and distributed nationally to support Earth science, data literacy, and conservation education.
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Tinelle Bustam, Educator and Social Scientist
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service
- As an educator, I identify, design, and deliver opportunities for visitors to our national forests to strengthen and deepen their connections to the outdoors through education. With the Moon Trees project, I have the opportunity to educate people about our forests and outer space!
- Ph.D., University of Florida
- USDA Forest Service
- As an educator, I identify, design, and deliver opportunities for visitors to our national forests to strengthen and deepen their connections to the outdoors through education. With the Moon Trees project, I have the opportunity to educate people about our forests and outer space!
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Kas Dumroese, Senior Scientist, Research Plant Physiologist
- Ph.D., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- I help people grow native plants in nurseries and use them to restore ecosystems. I provide the science-based technical information about which seeds were selected to go on Artemis I, how to grow them into seedlings at nurseries, and the best techniques for nurturing them after planting.
- Ph.D., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- I help people grow native plants in nurseries and use them to restore ecosystems. I provide the science-based technical information about which seeds were selected to go on Artemis I, how to grow them into seedlings at nurseries, and the best techniques for nurturing them after planting.
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Emily Rhoades, Horticulturist
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- A horticulturist studies how to propagate and grow plants. As part of the Moon Trees project, I will be helping to propagate the seeds that have returned from space.
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- A horticulturist studies how to propagate and grow plants. As part of the Moon Trees project, I will be helping to propagate the seeds that have returned from space.
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Dave Williams, Planetary Scientist
- NASA
- A planetary scientist studies the planets, moons, and other bodies in our solar system and beyond. They archive data collected by spacecraft missions over the last 70 years, from Sputnik to Artemis, to ensure the data will be available well into the future.
- NASA
- A planetary scientist studies the planets, moons, and other bodies in our solar system and beyond. They archive data collected by spacecraft missions over the last 70 years, from Sputnik to Artemis, to ensure the data will be available well into the future.
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Amanda Perry, Writer & Editor
- M.A., Townson University
- USDA Forest Service
- I get to work on all of the publications that the Forest Service puts out. Some of those publications are related to the Moon Trees project. I make sure there are no errors in the publications before they are released to the public.
- M.A., Townson University
- USDA Forest Service
- I get to work on all of the publications that the Forest Service puts out. Some of those publications are related to the Moon Trees project. I make sure there are no errors in the publications before they are released to the public.
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Heidi McAllister, Environmental Educator
- M.S., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service
- An environmental educator is like a translator. We work with scientists to understand the natural world, and then we put scientific concepts into everyday language so people can better understand. As part of the Artemis Moon Trees project, I help people learn about the effects of space travel on tree seeds and tree growth.
- M.S., Yale University
- USDA Forest Service
- An environmental educator is like a translator. We work with scientists to understand the natural world, and then we put scientific concepts into everyday language so people can better understand. As part of the Artemis Moon Trees project, I help people learn about the effects of space travel on tree seeds and tree growth.
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Stan Krugman, Geneticist
- USDA Forest Service
- Stan Krugman used his expertise to determine which tree seeds to send into orbit aboard Apollo 14. To make sure the trees were well taken care of, Krugman helped determine which tree species each organization should get based on their location and climate conditions.
- USDA Forest Service
- Stan Krugman used his expertise to determine which tree seeds to send into orbit aboard Apollo 14. To make sure the trees were well taken care of, Krugman helped determine which tree species each organization should get based on their location and climate conditions.
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Kayla Herriman, Biological Scientist & Seed Extractory Manager
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- A seed scientist studies the structure and development of seeds until germination of a new plant. For the Moon Trees project, I was responsible for checking seed quality and packaging the tree seeds.
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- A seed scientist studies the structure and development of seeds until germination of a new plant. For the Moon Trees project, I was responsible for checking seed quality and packaging the tree seeds.
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Tracy Connell Hancock, Director of Knowledge Management and Communications
- M.S., University of California, Santa Cruz
- USDA Forest Service
- As a national director with the Forest Service in Research and Development, I oversee national program areas in science communications, technology transfer, agency history, and information resources. I also help manage STEM education and staff who participate in the Moon Trees project.
- M.S., University of California, Santa Cruz
- USDA Forest Service
- As a national director with the Forest Service in Research and Development, I oversee national program areas in science communications, technology transfer, agency history, and information resources. I also help manage STEM education and staff who participate in the Moon Trees project.
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Richard Gilbert, Biological Scientist & Nursery Manager
- B.S., University of Nebraska
- USDA Forest Service
- My job is to help plants grow. At the oldest Federal tree nursery, we produce 1.5 million seedlings and 1.5 million container trees every year. These seedlings are sent to national forests for planting. I am recieving some of the Moon Tree seeds to help grow them into seedlings before being distributed.
- B.S., University of Nebraska
- USDA Forest Service
- My job is to help plants grow. At the oldest Federal tree nursery, we produce 1.5 million seedlings and 1.5 million container trees every year. These seedlings are sent to national forests for planting. I am recieving some of the Moon Tree seeds to help grow them into seedlings before being distributed.
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Friendly Plaza Moon Tree
- Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
- This first-generation Moon Tree is located at the Friendly Plaza in Monterey, California, and can still be visited today. First-generation Moon Trees are trees grown from the seeds that orbited the Moon on Apollo 14.
- Coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens)
- This first-generation Moon Tree is located at the Friendly Plaza in Monterey, California, and can still be visited today. First-generation Moon Trees are trees grown from the seeds that orbited the Moon on Apollo 14.
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Tanya Flores, National Multimedia Manager
- M.A., University of Texas at El Paso
- USDA Forest Service
- I am a photographer and videographer. I'm able to collect the images of Moon Trees once they're planted.
- M.A., University of Texas at El Paso
- USDA Forest Service
- I am a photographer and videographer. I'm able to collect the images of Moon Trees once they're planted.
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Aram Eramian, Nursery Manager
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- I am responsible for the nursery's program of work overseeing the production of conifer seedlings for reforestation of lands managed by the Forest Service. For the Moon Trees project, I was responsible for selecting and donating some of the tree seeds.
- M.S., University of Idaho
- USDA Forest Service
- I am responsible for the nursery's program of work overseeing the production of conifer seedlings for reforestation of lands managed by the Forest Service. For the Moon Trees project, I was responsible for selecting and donating some of the tree seeds.
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Cradle of Forestry Moon Tree
- American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
- This first-generation Moon Tree can be visited at the Cradle of Forestry, in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, the birthplace of forestry and forestry education in the United States.
- American sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)
- This first-generation Moon Tree can be visited at the Cradle of Forestry, in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, the birthplace of forestry and forestry education in the United States.
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Amtchat Edwards, Education and Partnership Specialist
- B.S., University of Maryland
- USDA Forest Service
- As an education specialist, I help create stories at the intersection of people, forests, grasslands, and now the MOON! My work helps kids and families understand natural processes and the concept of "multiple use." The common theme in every lesson is: humans are a part of nature, and we are all connected.
- B.S., University of Maryland
- USDA Forest Service
- As an education specialist, I help create stories at the intersection of people, forests, grasslands, and now the MOON! My work helps kids and families understand natural processes and the concept of "multiple use." The common theme in every lesson is: humans are a part of nature, and we are all connected.
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Stuart Roosa, USDA Forest Service Smokejumper and NASA Astronaut
- USDA Forest Service and NASA
- As an astronaut on the Apollo 14 mission, Roosa brought seeds in his personal preference kit. These seeds orbited the Moon with him in 1971 and were later planted as Moon Trees across the United States.
- USDA Forest Service and NASA
- As an astronaut on the Apollo 14 mission, Roosa brought seeds in his personal preference kit. These seeds orbited the Moon with him in 1971 and were later planted as Moon Trees across the United States.
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Radiation
- NASA
- Radiation is a form of energy emitted as electromagnetic waves of particles. In some cases, radiation is seen (visible light) or felt (infrared radiation). Other forms—like x-rays and gamma rays—are not visible and are only detected with special equipment.
- NASA
- Radiation is a form of energy emitted as electromagnetic waves of particles. In some cases, radiation is seen (visible light) or felt (infrared radiation). Other forms—like x-rays and gamma rays—are not visible and are only detected with special equipment.
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Rick LaBrode, Lead Flight Director for the Flight Control Team
- NASA
- I was responsible for building the mission timeline, developing procedures and flight rules that guide the spacecraft operations, training the flight control teams, and carrying out the plan for the Artemis I mission. I have worked in Mission Control for 37 years.
- NASA
- I was responsible for building the mission timeline, developing procedures and flight rules that guide the spacecraft operations, training the flight control teams, and carrying out the plan for the Artemis I mission. I have worked in Mission Control for 37 years.
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Forest Capital Museum State Park Moon Tree
- Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda)
- This first-generation Moon Tree can be visited at Forest Capital Museum State Park in Perry, Florida. First-generation Moon Trees were grown from seeds that orbited the Moon on Apollo 14.
- Loblolly pine (Pinus taeda)
- This first-generation Moon Tree can be visited at Forest Capital Museum State Park in Perry, Florida. First-generation Moon Trees were grown from seeds that orbited the Moon on Apollo 14.
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Melissa Jones, Recovery Director for Landing and Recovery Team
- NASA
- I was the NASA Landing and Recovery Director for the Exploration Ground Systems Program at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I led the Artemis I Recovery Team that partnered with the U.S. Navy to recover the Orion crew module upon splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
- NASA
- I was the NASA Landing and Recovery Director for the Exploration Ground Systems Program at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. I led the Artemis I Recovery Team that partnered with the U.S. Navy to recover the Orion crew module upon splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
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Future Artemis Moon Tree
- Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
- Giant sequoias can be grown in most climates, whereas their cousins, coastal redwoods, are restricted to the foggy coasts of the Western United States. This is why giant sequoia seeds were chosen as one species of Moon Trees for Artemis I.
- Giant sequoia (Sequoiadendron giganteum)
- Giant sequoias can be grown in most climates, whereas their cousins, coastal redwoods, are restricted to the foggy coasts of the Western United States. This is why giant sequoia seeds were chosen as one species of Moon Trees for Artemis I.
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Tell City Moon Trees
- Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
- These first-generation Moon Trees are located in Tell City, Indiana. First-generation Moon Trees were grown from seeds that orbited the Moon on Apollo 14.
- Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua)
- These first-generation Moon Trees are located in Tell City, Indiana. First-generation Moon Trees were grown from seeds that orbited the Moon on Apollo 14.
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Judd Frieling, Flight Director for the Artemis I Flight Control Team
- NASA
- I was responsible for the ascent and entry phases of Artemis I mission. I monitored the launch performance of the engines, boosters, and propulsion stages- as well as Orion's performance- as the rocket cleared the launch pad and climbed toward orbit.
- NASA
- I was responsible for the ascent and entry phases of Artemis I mission. I monitored the launch performance of the engines, boosters, and propulsion stages- as well as Orion's performance- as the rocket cleared the launch pad and climbed toward orbit.
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Apollo 14 Mission
- NASA
- Apollo 14 was the eighth crewed mission for the Apollo program and the third to land on the Moon. During this mission, NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon. These seed were later planted on Earth and became known as Apollo Moon Trees.
- NASA
- Apollo 14 was the eighth crewed mission for the Apollo program and the third to land on the Moon. During this mission, NASA astronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon. These seed were later planted on Earth and became known as Apollo Moon Trees.
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Walt Thompson, Seed Manager
- A.A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
- USDA Forest Service
- As a seed manager for the Artemis Moon Trees project, I maintained and provided a variety of tree seeds that were sent to the Moon and eventually distributed across the country.
- A.A.S., Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
- USDA Forest Service
- As a seed manager for the Artemis Moon Trees project, I maintained and provided a variety of tree seeds that were sent to the Moon and eventually distributed across the country.
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Mike Sarafin, Artemis I Mission Manager
- NASA
- I provided oversight and was responsible for critical decisions during the Artemis I mission including conducting polls at key decision points, analyzing risks, and providing direction for the relevant operations team.
- NASA
- I provided oversight and was responsible for critical decisions during the Artemis I mission including conducting polls at key decision points, analyzing risks, and providing direction for the relevant operations team.
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Oregon State University Moon Tree
- Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
- This first-generation Moon Tree is located in Corvallis, Oregon. First-generation Moon Trees were grown from seeds that orbited the Moon on Apollo 14.
- Douglas-fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
- This first-generation Moon Tree is located in Corvallis, Oregon. First-generation Moon Trees were grown from seeds that orbited the Moon on Apollo 14.
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