Moonwind | Essay & Project Ideas

Moonwind Ideas for Reports and Papers

1. Gareth's impulse to make up "tall tales" draws on a long tradition of Welsh bards and mythology. List some of the famous Welsh stories and legends. Read one of them and write a short report about it, pointing out any elements it may share with Moonwind.

2. Unless they are protected by a special suit or structure, visitors to the moon die within minutes. What are some of the hazards to life on the moon? List and explain the most important, starting with the lack of atmosphere. Also explain what essential safety features would have to be built into a moonbase. (You may need to do some further reading in books about the moon and space science.) Don't forget about psychological hazards.

3. Will Gareth and Bethkahn stay together once they get back to her planet? Do you think he will have a hard time...
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