Use the journal sheet to draw the shape of the moon each night.
Was the moon the same shape each time you saw it?
Did you see the moon each time you looked for it?
On a cloudy night, how can you tell that the moon is still there?
Can we ever see the moon in the daytime?
When you look at your Moon Journal, do you see any patterns?
Does the moon have a pattern? Write a response to the question and then draw a picture of the pattern at the top of your page.
How does the moon change each night? How would you describe each shape of the moon. Use the sheets to show what you know!
Read books on Epic about the stars and moon. Read with a purpose. Pay special attention to the information in the books that cause you to wonder or ask questions. If you do not have access to Epic you can use this book.
Have you ever wondered why it is hard to see the moon and stars during the day? Explore this wonder on Wonderopolis to find out!
Print and cut out the pieces of the Sun, Moon, and Earth model. Assemble the pieces as show to demonstrate the movement of the Moon around the Earth.