We have started a new unit: The Moon Phases. Utah State Standards require that students will know how to explain the pattern changes of the Moon as it orbits around Earth. Students must know how to describe the appearance of the Moon during the month and identify the pattern of change in the Moon's appearance. All students will design and collect data of the phases of the Moon.
My science students will be receiving their copy of a Moon Phase Journal today. As a bridge to what we have been learning in class, we have asked students to look for the moon in the sky when they are at home. To make the moon observations, take your child outside at about the same time each evening (when it is most easy to see the moon) and observe. Take a few minutes to enjoy the night sky together. Talk about what you see. Discuss the changes in the night sky and in the moon from the previous nights. If you don’t see the moon during your time due to clouds, you might want to look again during the day. You can check your local newspaper or the internet to find out when the moon rises. Have your child record his or her moon observation on the Moon Phases Calendar each night. To make a complete entry your child needs to fill in the time, draw and shade the moon, and label what phase the moon is in. Bring the calendars back to school in one month for discussion and comparisons. This is a great way to bond with your child spending a few minutes looking into the sky and making observations about the vastness of space.
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Mrs. TaylorI love science! Everything about the world is interesting and never boring. I love to study plants, animals, insects, and people. My favorite subjects are my students who are the most unique organisms on the planet! Categories |