Discuss About The Description Experience Relate Presentation?

The moon is perhaps the most important element to study about in order to learn more about our own planet called Earth. To understand its origin and various important facts, this presentation was held that proved to be quite a learning experience altogether. The Moon is of significance not just because of the physical link between it and the Earth but because of the amazing facts that can be learnt about our planet from the natural satellite. The origin of the astronomical body that dates back to almost four point five billion years ago needs to be studied thoroughly through presentations like this.

Reflect on how you contributed to the experience

I had been given a presentation to be made on Moon in which I actively contributed. Starting from Internet research to finding appropriate books in the library, I did every possible effort for attaining all important information. Along with me there were two other participants in the group who helped craft the presentation. I obtained much relevant information from a documentary known as Do We Really Need The Moon by BBC. The entire experience of learning altogether about Moon was very helpful.

Demonstrate what you learned from the experience

The experience taught me the exact profile of the moon in terms of diameter, orbit distance, period, surface temperature and a lot more. Most importantly, I was amazed to learn that the Earth’s rotation gets stabilized due to the presence of the Moon. As per a popular theory, the Moon was a part of Earth that got knocked out due to the crash with a big object. This means, by learning about Moon, we all can apprehend that how the Earth was many years ago (Roberts, 2014). Lastly, I discovered the important part played by Moon in affecting low and high tides at the beach.

Describe how you would handle the experience differently in the future or why you may not have to do anything different

The subject Moon is vast. Starting from the fact that night would have been much darker without the Moon to the fact that it is moving away from Earth at a velocity of 4cm every year induces many questions in the mind (Hargis, 2011). Such phenomenon that takes place in the Universe every day requires much thorough research and understanding. I would like to dig deep into the subject the next time.

Evaluate the positives and negatives of your presentation/group experience in COIT20249

The positive areas of the presentation are many

• A better understanding about the impact Moon has on our planet
• Moon actually protects our planet from various meteoroids andiron chunks.

As per the negative is concerned, there can be nothing downbeat regarding such an interesting topic.

References

Roberts, C. (2014). The Importance of the Moon. Retrieved from https://www.technologybloggers.org/science/the-importance-of-the-moon/

Hargis, A. (2017). How Does Studying the Moon Help Us Learn More About Earth?. Retrieved from https://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/121679.aspx