Today's Classroom Activities :

Moon Tracking

Earth and different versions of the Moon

Moon Tracking
Science/Art Check the phase of the moon in the daily newspaper and set up a chart for students to observe and record the changing of the moon. Provide art supplies that can be used to create the cycles of the moon. Allow for differing variations by encouraging students to include some part of their local environment in the drawings such as trees or tall buildings that are in sight when the moon is being observed. Record documentation for each sighting of the moon.

Teaching Day-by-Day: The Moon - The moon makes the perfect learning center. Expand and use the activities in the calendar for math, science, music and language arts fun and learning.