MOON HACKERS for Teachers
Resources for educators who want to bring AI, coding, space exploration, and friendship to their classrooms
MOON HACKERS introduces students to high level AI and software engineering concepts, astronomy, and ethical dilemmas in an engaging narrative that also explores themes of friendship, self-worth, and courage.
Best suited for grades 5-8 (ages 10-14), this middle-grade novel balances complex themes with age-appropriate content and language.
The book naturally integrates coding, astronomy, and engineering concepts that align with STEM curriculum objectives.
Discussion Questions
Classroom Activities
Lunar Colony Design Challenge
Students work in teams to design their own lunar colony, considering challenges like oxygen supply, food production, and social organization.
Intro to AI Workshop
Using free platforms like Scratch or Code.org, introduce students to basic coding concepts mentioned in the book, such as loops, conditionals, and functions.
Ethical Dilemma Debate
Students debate scenarios inspired by the book's ethical dilemmas, developing arguments for different perspectives and discussing the potential consequences of various actions.
Downloadable Resources
School Visits & Events
R.A. Dines is available for in-person and virtual school visits, workshops, and events. Programs can be customized to fit your curriculum needs and can include:
- •Interactive presentations about the writing process
- •Productive AI use workshops
- •Q&A sessions with students
- •Creative writing workshops