Introduction:
Travel through space and time to learn the many faces of the moon and to answer the questions: Is the moon really made of cheese? Where does the moon go after 29-31 days? The purpose of this space journey is to learn about the moon phases, find out what the moon is made of, and make a chart on moon's faces.
- Read and record what the moon is made of and what the eight moon phases are.
- Learn the eight moon phases by the correct name.
- Complete a crossword puzzle using the moon phases and other important science words.
The Process: (What to do)
At the computer:
At the computer:
Read all directions before you click.
- Click "Activity Sheet" to download.
- Click "The Moon Website" at the resources below.
- Using the information on the moon website, answer all of the questions in the activity sheet.
- Click on the "Phases of the Moon" in the Moon website and print out the Moon Phases. Use this in the classroom activity.
In the classroom:Using white and black construction paper, scissors and glue, cut out eight circles from the white and draw a moon phase on each one. Put the moon phases in order on black construction paper.
Resources:
The Moon Website
The Moon Website
- The Moon Phase Word Find
- The Moon Phase Activity Sheet
- Classroom Activity
Conclusion:
Upon the completion of this project, the students will have a chart that contains factual information that will be able them to identify the eight moon phases using the correct terminology, and discuss what the moon is made of.
Upon the completion of this project, the students will have a chart that contains factual information that will be able them to identify the eight moon phases using the correct terminology, and discuss what the moon is made of.
