The Moon's Many Faces

Introduction:
Travel through space and time to learn the many faces of the moon and to answer the questions: Is the moon really made of cheese? Where does the moon go after 29-31 days? The purpose of this space journey is to learn about the moon phases, to find out what the moon is made of, and make a chart on moon's faces.

The Task:

• Read and record what the moon is made of and what the eight moon phases are.
• Learn the eight moon phases by the correct name.
• Complete a crossword puzzle using the moon phases and other important science words.

 The Process: (What to do)
At the computer:

Read all directions before you click.

• Click "Activity Sheet" to download.
• Click "The Moon Website" at the resources below.
• Using the information on the moon website, answer all of the questions in the activity sheet.
• Click on the "Phases of the Moon" in the Moon website and print out the Moon Phases. Use this in the classroom activity.

 In the classroom:
Using white and black construction paper, scissors and glue, cut out eight circles from the white and draw a moon phase on each one. Put the moon phases in order on black construction paper.

 Resources:
The Moon Website

 Evaluation:

• The Moon Phase Word Find
• The Moon Phase Activity Sheet
• Classroom Activity

 Conclusion:
Upon the completion of this project, the students will have a chart that contains factual information that will be able to identify the eight moon phases using the correct terminology, and discuss what the moon is made of.