Moon phases with flashlight

Want to log the moon phases the easy way? Print out this free printable moon observation journal today and help your child observe and document the moon phases and how the moon appears to change shape.

This moon phase board was fairly easy to make. After making a run to the Dollar Tree and rummaging through our science storeroom to collect the needed supplies to make this, it was pretty inexpensive and so worth every penny! Essentially, this Moon Phase board allows students to visualize and better understand the cause of moon phases and comprehend the 2 different views that are often given on a diagram (view from space and view from the Earth). Up to this point, I've done a Lunar Lollipop…

We started off by exploring our place in the universe I had a giant box labelled 'The Universe' covered in pictures from the Hubble telescope - inside I had a series of small nesting boxes working from the Milky Way down to Our House (from Google Earth) as the smallest. Universe, Milky Way, Solar System, Earth, Continent, Country, County, Village and our house The girls revisited the space mat, labelling all the planets and singing their song. We then discussed all the creation myths - world…

This oh-so-yummy Oreo moon phases activity is the perfect way to learn about the phases of the moon - and the perfect snack, too!

Learn about the moon for kids with moon phases printable activities: free mini book and oreo moon activity.

My youngest has a newish interest in the Solar System and I must admit I am enjoying the new topic. We have had fun learning about the different planets, looking at clips showing the size differen…

Earth science project. Lunar phases. This was my son's 6th grade project (before labeling). We used a black foam board, he painted the various size styrofoam balls (purchased from Walmart). Paint used was spray paint and acrylic paints. The sun's light was a flashlight inserted from the back (we hallowed out the center just big enough to push the flashlight in and almost to the front, but about an inch short and it illuminated the sun ball. Sun, Earth, and moons are attached with hot glue.

While learning about Space, we spent some time learning about the Moon and the phases of the Moon. We have made the Phases of the Moon with oreo cookies in the past as well as

Learn about phases of the moon with this fun Glow in the Dark Moon Phases Mobile craft. It's a perfect space unit STEAM project.