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Drawing Station
Each student will receive an 11x17-inch sheet of black construction paper and fold it into 8 sections.
Fold paper in half lengthwise. Then fold in half crosswise twice. (See model below).
Then, they will use a small piece of chalk to draw and label the 8 phases of the Moon in order. The chalk
will represent the bright part of the Moon.
Concentration Station
Students will use the Phases of the Moon matching cards and play concentration. They should match the
picture with the name of the phase. Refer to document “Lesson 4 Matching Cards.doc”.
Active Learning
Students will complete W.I.O., using the information in the W.O.W. and from the work stations.
Reflect
Do a whole group share about what they learned at the different stations.
Extension:
Students can track the phases of the Moon over the course of a month using the Moon calendar provided in
“Lesson 4 Moon Calendar.doc”.
Teacher Materials
2 Lamps without shades (Sun) or 2 large flashlights
2 Styrofoam balls (Moon)
“Lesson 4 Matching Cards.doc” (3 sets)
Additional Notes
Additional website references
http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/cycles/moonexperiment.html