Moon Watch

Third graders observe the moon as it changes its appearance in a lunar cycle.  In this earth science lesson, 3rd graders record, using a T-chart, what the moon looks like each night for a week.  They discuss their observations, watch a...

Watch an entire month flash before your eyes with this fun phases-of-the-moon flip book activity.

Not just a simple globe of the moon, this interactive version allows you to choose lighting according to the location of the sun, views from different positions on Earth, and more! Satellite images and topographic data have been combined...

Craft a moon puzzle with the help of an energetic and captivating video. Listen and watch while the host demonstrates the step-by-step process and includes a plethora of useful information about the moon.   

Find out why the moon changes with a captivating video that details the lunar cycle through engaging narration and graphics.

Ever wonder why the moon is visible during the day? Discover why with a captivating video that details the reason with the help from a lively host and engaging graphics.

How can an astronaut escape Earth's gravitational pull in order to get to the moon? This is the focus question in a video that discusses the differences in the strengths of Earth's gravitational force and the moon's gravitational force.

Learners can keep track of the phases of a moon with this lab sheet. They put the date, a sketch of the moon, and write down what phase it's in over the course of one complete phase of the moon. A great addition to an astronomy unit or a...

What do you know about the moon? Watch this video to learn about the giant impact hypothesis. It describes the popular hypothesis, as well as provides a few fun facts.

Third graders participate in a demonstration of the moon's phases. In this moon phase lesson, 3rd graders watch as the teacher demonstrates moon phases with a bright light and a Styrofoam ball. They answer questions associated with the...