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I chose this article because it gives really good and accurate information about the moon phases and how to best teach it. I definitely learned how best to teach the different phases of the... See More

I chose this article because it gives really good and accurate information about the moon phases and how to best teach it. I definitely learned how best to teach the different phases of the moon from this article. I would use TEKS 1.8B 2.8c and many more, you can change the activity up to fit many different grades! I agree with everything that this article says, the information is important to teachers and it is also very accurate witch is very important.

Bringing Moon Phases Down to Earth

I chose this article because it was about a simple hands on activity to get students to understand the phases of the moon. I learned that you do not always have to have extravagant activity ... See More

I chose this article because it was about a simple hands on activity to get students to understand the phases of the moon. I learned that you do not always have to have extravagant activity for your students to do get involved. Having simple and easy to understand activities can sometimes be best because they students can understand the astronomy concepts. This would be a great activity for second graders. They could use the TEK 8C “observe, describe, and record patterns of objects in the sky, including the appearance of the moon”. This TEK would be used every night for the month while the students are observing and recording the phases of the moon. The only problem I had with this article is that the link for the lunar observation chart does not work, but you can simply look it up on Google to find one. Overall, I enjoyed this article because it was well written and easy to understand. This activity reminded me of an activity I did when I was in middle school where we recorded the phases of the moon.

Learning about the Moon

This article details activities in a K-4 classroom that emphasize observing the moon over several nights to understand the phases of the moon. The activities enable students to recognize th... See More

This article details activities in a K-4 classroom that emphasize observing the moon over several nights to understand the phases of the moon. The activities enable students to recognize that there are slight changes every night, but over a week and a month there are significant changes to the moon. The author provides differentiation strategies and a connection to standards. The article also contains a link to additional resources including a lunar observation chart, a moon journal, and a moon survey.

Moon Observations

This simple moon observation activity dispels the notion that the moon can only be seen at night and teaches children how to observe and record data. An outstanding activity for K-3.

Another Twist to a Moon Phase Activity

Starting with the crescent phase this educator introduces students to moon phases during classroom time so that students can make actual observations. This is following by a moon tracking c... See More

Starting with the crescent phase this educator introduces students to moon phases during classroom time so that students can make actual observations. This is following by a moon tracking chart students complete for a week at home in the evening. Students are surprised you can see the moon during the day. The author also talks about modifying the activity as well.

Simple and Effective for all learners

I love the ideas that all teachers can implement, without expensive supplies or equipment, and this article summarizes one of those ideas. The concept of phases of the moon is often full of... See More

I love the ideas that all teachers can implement, without expensive supplies or equipment, and this article summarizes one of those ideas. The concept of phases of the moon is often full of misconceptions, and this one is a way to start a study of the motions of the earth, sun and moon. Be aware, though, that is is only a start and that there is much more to be explored in order to be truly understood.

Moon Phase Sequence of Activities

Hubbard offers a progression of activities to do with young students, K – 4, to help them understand the Moon can be seen during the day and make observations of the Moon’s phases for a mont... See More

Hubbard offers a progression of activities to do with young students, K – 4, to help them understand the Moon can be seen during the day and make observations of the Moon’s phases for a month. Within the article are suggestions for differentiation to make sure all students understand the concept. The resource is useful, it would be helpful if more specific information on the differentiated resources were available. The lunar observation chart referenced as a download, is no longer available.