The Moon's Many Faces

Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion

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 and to find out what the moon is made of.

The Task:

• Read and record what the moon is made of and what the eight moon phases are.
• Print out the pictures of the moon phases and place in the science folder along with other learned information.
• Read a story and answer the question: "What moon phase comes next?" on the internet.
• 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:

Read all directions before you click.

• Print out Activity Sheet on the moon phases.
• Click on The Moon website from Little Explorers.
• Using the information on the moon website, answer all of the questions.
• Click on the The Moon's 29 Faces and read. Answer the last question on your Moon Phase activity sheet.
• Click on the The Moon Phases website from Little Explorers and print out the Moon Phases.
• Click on The Moon Phases Word Find and print it out. Use the Phases of the Moon printout to fill in the puzzle.

In the classroom:
Using white and black construction paper, scissors and glue, the students will cut out eight circles from the white and draw a moon phase on each one. They will then put the moon phases in order on black construction paper.

Resources:
Links to all materials are provided in the Process portion of this WebQuest.

Evaluation:

• The Moon Phase Word Find
• The Moon Phase Activity Sheet
• Classroom Activity
  

Conclusion:
Upon the completion of this project, the students will be able to identify the eight moon phases using the correct terminology, and discuss what the moon is made of.

Teacher notes:
You may print and copy the Activity Sheet and Word Find for students before beginning the activity. Students will need to know how to click on links and use the "Back" buttons on the toolbar.

You may want to do a lesson to introduce the tool bar and how it is used and show how the tools on the tool bar are to be used.

If you have any questions, you can email me at:

jamest@guilford.k12.nc.us

Tanya S. James

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