6C How the Moon Changes

Lesson Plans

When is the best time to see stars? 

Download and reference First Grade: Exploring Missouri teacher guide pages 132-139 and student guide pages 108-113 for full lesson plan.

Portal Resources
Downloads
6C Moon Phase Photo.pdf (381.02 KB)
Moon Phases Demonstration
No
Easy At-Home Demonstration of the Phases of the Moon
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List of Materials
  • Flashlight 
  • Basketball 
Estimated Time

2 hours 

  • Engage: 15 minutes 
  • Explore: 30 minutes 
  • Explain: 30 minutes 
  • Elaborate: 15 minutes + 3 nights 
  • Evaluate: 15 minutes 
  • Extend: 15 minutes 
Standards
Topic
Moonlight
Stars
Nighttime
Missouri Learning Standard
Next Generation Science Standard
Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI)
Science and Engineering Practices (SEP)
Crosscutting Concepts (CCC)