Artemis II Passes The Baton as Road to Artemis III Begins: Article, Activities, Quiz & More!

A child-friendly space newspaper explores the handover from Artemis II to Artemis III, how NASA missions build upon one another, and the teamwork, leadership, and exploration goals driving humanity’s return to the Moon.We also mention the crew memebers of both Artemis 2 and Artemis 3 (as the latter crew members have just been announced!) All information is explored through space reporting, astronaut profiles, quizzes, creative activities &  STEM-focused discussions. Freebie worksheets for this topic use / general use are included as a Gift from Us at BigNewsForLittleMinds!

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Main Space News Article – explains how the Artemis II astronauts officially welcomed the Artemis III crew, including the symbolic passing of a baton from Reid Wiseman to Randy Bresnik, representing responsibility and continuity between missions (pages 1–2)

Artemis Programme Coverage – explores how each Artemis mission builds upon previous achievements, helping NASA improve technology, safety systems, astronaut training, and preparations for future Moon and Mars missions (pages 1–2)

Fast Facts Section – includes key facts about Artemis II, Artemis III, lunar exploration, the symbolic baton ceremony, Reid Wiseman, Randy Bresnik, and NASA’s goal of returning humans to the Moon (page 2)

Discussion & Critical Thinking Corners – encourages learners to reflect on teamwork in space exploration, leadership qualities, why NASA uses symbols such as the baton, how missions prepare future missions, and what humanity’s next major exploration goal should be after returning to the Moon (page 3)

Another Activity – Space Reporter – invites children to write a newspaper-style report describing the baton ceremony, its meaning, and what it represents for the future of space exploration (page 4)

Riddle Time – includes a teamwork-themed riddle connected to responsibility and the passing of a baton (page 4)

Joke Time – adds light-hearted astronaut humour linked to teamwork and exploration (page 4)

Activity 1 – Sketch Task – encourages learners to Create an Artemis Mission Poster featuring the Moon, both astronaut crews, a symbolic baton, and a custom Artemis III mission patch (page 4)

Kids’ Quiz – Quick Check – tests understanding of Artemis II, Artemis III, Reid Wiseman, Randy Bresnik, the baton ceremony, and NASA’s lunar goals through multiple-choice comprehension questions (pages 5 & 12)

History Corner: Passing the Torch in Exploration – explains how exploration has always built upon previous achievements, using examples from Apollo 8, Apollo 10, Apollo 11, and today’s Artemis programme (page 6)

DIY Activity – Pass the Baton – guides learners through creating a symbolic paper baton while reflecting on skills, lessons, goals, and how knowledge can be passed between generations (page 6)

Person Profiles – Meet the Artemis II Crew – introduces Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, highlighting their roles, experience, and contributions to the Artemis II mission (page 7)

Person Profiles – Meet the Artemis III Crew – introduces Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Andre Douglas, and Frank Rubio, explaining their backgrounds, mission responsibilities, and roles in the next lunar mission (page 8)

Word Bank / Special Space Words – introduces important vocabulary such as Artemis, Commander, Symbolic, Exploration, Crew, and Lunar using simple child-friendly definitions (page 9)

To Sum Things Up Section – reinforces themes of teamwork, leadership, exploration, scientific progress, and how one generation of explorers helps prepare the next (page 9)

Important Reminder for Young Readers – encourages children to ask questions, learn from trusted adults, and understand that news stories may develop as new information becomes available (page 11)

Safety Tips Section – provides calm, child-friendly guidance for understanding big topics, asking thoughtful questions, and learning about science and world events responsibly (page 11)

Answers from the Kids’ Quiz – includes full answer keys for all Artemis II, Artemis III, and lunar exploration comprehension questions (page 12)

This ready-to-use space and STEM newspaper combines NASA news, astronaut biographies, reading comprehension, vocabulary development, critical thinking, creative writing, and hands-on activities into one engaging educational package. It helps young learners explore how teamwork, leadership, and innovation continue driving humanity’s journey back to the Moon and beyond.

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