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Birthday Moon
In this science worksheet, learners describe and draw what the moon looks like in four phases. Students also research about what the phase of the moon was like on the day and year they were born. Learners ask their classmates and...
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A Short Report on the Moon
In this moon report worksheet, students use the cover sheet and 3 lined pages to make a short mini-book about the moon. Students will do their own research and write the facts on the lines.
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A Short Report on the Moon: Black and White Copy
In this moon report worksheet, students use the cover sheet and 3 small lined pages to make a short report on the moon. Students do their research, write on the pages and then cut it apart and staple to make a mini book. The cover may be...
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Walk Two Moons
In this comprehension check activity, students respond to 18 short answer questions covering chapters 23-24 of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech to help them better understand those chapters.
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Walk Two Moons
For this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 20 short answer questions covering chapters 25, 26, and 27 of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech to help them better understand those chapters.
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Walk Two Moons
In this comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer questions covering chapters 22 of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech to help them better understand the chapter.
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Walk Two Moons
In this comprehension check learning exercise, students respond to 11 short answer questions covering chapters 28-29 of Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech to help them better understand those chapters.
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Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back
Students listen to the story of how the turtle's back relates to the Thirteen Moon Cycles of the Oneida. They draw a turtle's back and demonstrate how it can be used to convey the Thirteen Moon Cycle.
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The Moon (Book in Color)
In this moon facts worksheet, students write facts they know about the moon. They also write questions which they would like to ask. Students fold this worksheet into a small book.
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Comparing Earth and the Moon
In this Earth and moon worksheet, students will complete a Venn diagram comparing the characteristics of the moon and the Earth. The Venn diagram has a fill in the blank statement in each circle with blank lines for students to fill in...
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Moon Phases
Learners model moon phases and observe how it changes. In this investigative lesson students use a model to demonstrate the different phases of the moon.
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Water on the Moon
Fifth graders evaluate the pros and cons of using a system on the moon. In this water on the moon instructional activity students construct a solar water collector and estimate the amount of water in a given sample.
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Moon Observation Chart
For this space science worksheet, students find the phases of the moon for each day throughout the days of the month. The information is recorded on the calendar.
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The Earth, Sun, and Moon
In this solar system review activity, students use dictionaries to define the 10 listed terms pertaining to the Earth, sun, and moon.
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Can an Astronaut on Mars Distinguish Earth from its Moon?
Students explore the possibility of being on Mars and being able to identify the Earth. In this space lesson students complete a set of calculations to see if this is possible.
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The Moon Made Me Do It!
Learners research about how lunar cycles affect living organisms. In this biology lesson, students prepare an oral presentation of their research results and analyses. They explore the forces that affect tides.
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The Moon's Craters
Fifth graders investigate the formation and size of impact craters. In small groups, they conduct an experiment that involves dropping marbles into flour and measuring the impact from various heights and discussing their hypothesis and...
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Making a Claim: Moon Shadow’s Point of View of the Immediate Aftermath
Body paragraphs are the building blocks of every essay. Pupils view and discuss a model essay using a rubric to evaluate one of its supporting paragraphs. Next, scholars use what they've learned to continue drafting their own literary...
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We Are Lunar tics!
Second graders, working in cooperative groups, will create a multimedia presentation about the Earth's moon. Their research must be presented through three or more methods. (i.e. charts; graphs; oral reports; multi-media; dramatic role...
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Roving on the Moon
Build a rover for pennies in a fun-filled activity! Young engineers design, build, test, and evaluate a lunar rover model. Using rubber bands, plastic straws, and cardboard, teams collaborate to make a rover model with spinning wheels....
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Mission: Moon!
Students, in groups, participate in a simulated lunar mission. They roll a Lunar Cube to determine the type of information they will collect during their mission and strategize as to which "lunar location" they need to visit and,...
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The Beautiful Moon: Story and Comprehension
In this beautiful moon: story and comprehension instructional activity, 3rd graders read a one passage about moon facts, then answer 5 multiple choice questions, with answer key provided.
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Ban Ki-moon
In this famous person learning exercise, students read a passage about Ban Ki-Moon and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
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The Earth in Space
Do you think Earth makes fun of other planets for having no life? The presentation covers the rotation and revolution of both the earth and our moon. It provides explanations for seasons, tides, and eclipses. Lesson is the 20th in a...