Junior Lunar Explorers: Phases of the Moon
Students recreate and explore the phases of the moon and make their own chart from new moon to full moon.
Long Island Science Center
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(189)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
How far away is the moon? What is the moon made of? Is there weather on the moon? Learn interesting facts and information about the moon and explore the phases of the moon visible to us here on Earth. Students will learn how light creates those phases, how to determine which phase the moon is in, and tricks for remembering what each phases is. They will recreate the phases of the moon using cookies and will make their very own moon phase slider. A fun edible look at scientific facts for students who are interested in our only natural satellite!
Learning Goals
This class was designed to be delivered in a classroom setting and provides information that supports the following New York State Next Generation Science Learning Standards.
P-ESS1-1 Observe and describe the apparent motions of the Sun, moon, and stars to recognize predictable patterns.
1-ESS1-1 Use observations of the Sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns that can be predicted.
5-ESS1-2 Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.
MS-ESS1-1 Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
Other Details
Supply List
Sandwich cookie or other hard cookie and frosting For Project: Glue stick Aluminum foil Slider pieces printed out on card stock and cut according to the instruction
4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.8
189reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
The Long Island Science Center is a 501(c)3 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) Learning Museum. We have been providing hands-on STEAM programming in schools and libraries since 1995 with our enriching educational programs reaching more than 350,000 students.
We strive to prepare young people for the challenges of a 21st century economy built on advanced technology and innovation.
We ignite curiosity, fuel creativity and unlock the passion for problem-solving and discovery with STEAM curricula, programs and interactive, hands-on experiences designed to cultivate future leaders and engaged, digitally literate citizens.
A fun thing about our organization is that we have four 3D printers that we use to teach 3D printing classes. Recently, we were contacted by a group of engineers that wanted to build a life-sized robot so we agreed to help them by printing out robot parts for them on our printers.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 41 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
10-18 learners per class
