Our lesson includes:
12 minute video on the moon and its phases
Hands On Activity – recreating the moon phases with a lamp and foam ball
Hands On (Yummy) Activity – using oreos, students will create their own infographic with the phases of the moon (science work sample option!)
Inform Project – Students will create their own Memory style card game with moon phases to teach you what they learned, demonstrating mastery.
This lesson will address the following NGSS standards for students in grades K-6:
K-ESS2-1 – Recognizing patterns over time (introductory skill)
1-ESS1-1 – Observing predictable moon patterns (primary)
3-ESS1-1 – Explaining moon phase changes using evidence
3-5-ETS1-1 – Designing a tool to teach scientific information
MS-ESS1-1 – Modeling Earth-Moon system (concept exposure)
