China is sending a robot to the Moon! The robot will look for water and ice. It is a very big space trip!
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A machine that can do work by itself
“The robot can move and take pictures.”
A big machine that flies into space
“The rocket goes up very fast.”
To go to a new place and look around
“I want to explore the park.”
Water that is very cold and hard
“There is ice in my glass.”
To come down and stop on the ground
“The plane will land at the airport.”
Very very small
“The baby bird is tiny.”
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China is sending a robot to space! The robot is going to the Moon. Its name is Chang'e 7. It will fly on a big rocket. This is very exciting news!
The robot will land on the Moon. It will look for water and ice. A small rover will explore the ground. A tiny hopper will jump around too! They will take many pictures.
The Moon is far from Earth. The trip takes a few days. Scientists worked hard on this probe. They want to learn new things. Space is full of surprises!
Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.
Where is the robot going?
What will the robot look for on the Moon?
What is the name of the robot?
How does the robot travel to the Moon?
Answer these comprehension questions about the article.
What is the name of the robot?
Where is the robot going?
What will the robot look for?
How does the robot get to the Moon?
What will the small rover do?
Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.
What would you do if you went to the Moon?
What is your favorite thing about space?
Can you think of a name for a Moon robot?
If you could explore any planet, which one?
What would you bring on a trip to space?
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