This lesson will introduce the phases of the moon and why the moon appears to change shape in the night sky throughout the month.

An in-depth description of how to do crayon etchings, this website includes many helpful hints and background information on etching.

This activity is designed to allow students to observe and recognize the phases of the moon. They will develop a better understanding of the relationship between the position of the earth, moon and sun and how that affects the area of...

An instructional site for learning to batik dye fabric. Information includes a supply list, multiple dying techniques, and a gallery of batik images.

A history of batik art with links to galleries and artists.

In this thorough lesson plan site, the various phases of the moon are examined. Objectives are listed, procedures are clearly outlined, and there are links to worthwhile supplementary sites.

See how different solids can have different densities depending on their molecular make-up.

LotusSculpture.com offers excellent information with hyperlinked terms and a map about the Chola Empire of India.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text giving facts about crayons and how they are made. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in sequencing.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how crayons are made. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

This page provides basic information about the causes of the phases of the Moon. A good diagram shows the lit portion of the Moon as seen from Earth through one complete Lunar cycle.

The revolution of the Moon around the Earth causes the Moon to appear to change shape in the sky. These apparently different shapes are called "phases" of the Moon. The Moon passes through a cycle of eight phases which repeats itself...

The Exploratorium museum in San Francisco provides this exhibit companion site that features information about frogs including their habitats, characteristics, calls, and much more. Instructions are included for making a rainstick.

A useful article outlining several key techniques used in African metalworking. Reading topics include smelting, forging, lost wax, direct cast, and more.

This article allows students to sample wax cylinders of French Folk songs.

Investigate the organic molecules lipids which include fats, steroids, and waxes including saturated and unsaturated fats as well as interesting facts on this site.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on Eddie Arning. Arning used color in most of his art and is also known for using Crayola crayons. The site, in addition to the...

An informative site that deals with the parts of the ear and their functions. Text is complemented with pictures.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart demonstrates how the positions of the Earth, Moon and Sun cause phases of the Moon. It also illustrates the positions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a day and a month's time.

As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, Henry Brintnell Bounetheau is described here along with information on his contributions to art through his local acclaim, apparent in his miniature paintings and his work with...

In addition to providing the current phase of the Moon [within 4 hours] you can find the phase of the moon for any date and time from 1800 to 2199 A.D. Universal, Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Time Zones will apply to most users.

Ever notice that the moon appears to change shape? Does this occur randomly or is there a pattern? Discover the answer by taking a virtual trip to the moon for your birthday.

Students learn the names and sequence of the moon's phases in this SMART whiteboard activity. Students are asked to place these in phases in the appropriate order.

Learn more about the phases of the Moon with this useful moon phases diagram. The phases include new moon, waning crescent, last quarter, waning gibbous, full moon, waxing gibbous, first quarter and waxing crescent. For more information...