Earth and Moon Comparison

After the children have learned some facts about both the Earth and Moon they can create a Graphic Organizer to compare and contrast the Moon and Earth. They can use a Venn Diagram or other graphic organizer to list their facts. Here is an example of a Venn Diagram to get them started.

After they complete the graphic organizer they can write an essay that compares the two objects.

You can visit Learning Workroom's website for a FREE Venn Diagram Worksheet that you can download and print.

Go to: http://www.learningworkroom.com

Click on "Free Worksheets

Create a Moon Poem

English Language Arts

After the children have been observing the Moon for a few weeks, they could write a poem about the Moon.
They could choose their favorite type of poem:  

• acrostic
• haiku 
• rhyming
• couplet
• free verse
• etc.

clipart by www.graphicsfactory.com

Moon Observation Journal

A good way to learn about the Moon Phases is to keep a Moon Observation Journal.

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Each day have the kids look in the sky for the Moon. When they observe it, have them sketch a picture of the Moon and record the date and time that the Moon was seen. After a month (28 days) of observing they should start to notice a pattern.

The children will need to look for the Moon during the daytime for some phases and in the evening for other phases. Early mornings and late afternoons are also the times that some phases will be observable! Again patterns can be observed.