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Why does it look like there is a man on the moon? Why does the moon look different every night? These are the focus questions of a lesson that prompts class members to observe and record the nightly changes of Earth's natural satellite.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the activity as an extension to a unit on the moon and the solar system
- Display labeled pictures of the each moon phase, as well as a lunar eclipse to supplement instruction
Classroom Considerations
- Provide cups for class members to trace neat circles in their notebooks for the activity section of the resource
- Resource suggests using binoculars to observe the moon to enhances moon observations, though the lesson works without binoculars as well
Pros
- Hands-on activities keep learners engaged
- Comparing drawings of the moon allows pupils to see different details they otherwise wouldn't notice
Cons
- Does not come with any worksheets or assessment