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Have you seen the man on the moon? Lesson PlanHave you seen the man on the moon? Lesson Plan
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Have you seen the man on the moon?

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Students study about the phases of the moon and create a picture of the night sky. They use Super print or Kid Pix to create the picture. Students also decide if the picture they have chosen is good for seeing moon and stars or not.

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4th - 5th
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Science
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WebQuest
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