Moon Phases

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.

Moon's Phases Lesson Plan
Engage students in a month-long study of moon phases. Begin the activity when the moon is one day past new, checking a newspaper or calendar for current moon phases.

Moon Munching
Have the students bite out the phases of the moon using Nilla Wafer cookies and keep records of the phases of the moon in order by tracing the cookie pattern.

Once in a Blue Moon
This printable science activity focuses on "blue moon" facts.