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Are you having trouble explaining the phases of the Moon?

PRODUCTS CONTAINS

Moon Observations Sheets

Directions to find an estimate of the Moon’s angular height

Two Classroom Labs

Tables of names of Full Moons of the AbenakiNortheast, Maine, and the early English Settlers . Students can see what was important to each settlement . Great lesson to combine history and science.

In the labs, your students will understand the reason why we do not ever see the Dark Side of the moon The earth’s position relative to the moon is demonstrated. This lab has been classroom-tested for over 40 with several teachers. There is a very easy setup and no mess to clean afterward.

MATERIALS

Sheet of newspaper

Cup with handle

Ball or balloon wrapped in aluminum foil (the Moon)

Flashlight (the Sun)

Darkened Room

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In my years of teaching, I have found be the best labs to explain to middle school students the motions of the moon around the Earth. Included is a student worksheet to make sure that your pupils do not leave without an understanding of this concept.

Total Pages
12 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
1 Week