Using a Moon Phaser
Using a Moon Phaser You can make a moon phaser and show the kids how to use it. Everything you need should be right there – instructions, sheets to download, websites for assistance. Fun stuff.
Read MoreMoon Phases
Moon Phases There are better things like this out there. I know there are. I’ve seen them. But, I thought I’d list this one anyway. Somebody somewhere will like it better. So…here you go. A simple little interactive.
Read MoreThe Moon’s Phase
The Moon’s Phase While not my favorite moon phase online, it’s still a nice one.
Read MoreLunar and Planetary Institute
Lunar and Planetary Institute Lots and lots of resources for your Astronomy units. I’ve looked at pieces of it from time to time, but went ahead and listed the educator’s page so you can decide where you’d like to go.
Read MoreScience NetLinks: Lunar Cycle 2: The Challenge
“The primary component of this tool is an online activity in which students “drag” moons to their correct places in lunar cycles. There are three levels in this Lunar Cycle Challenge, and after students successfully complete all three levels they can print out a certificate of completion.” Science NetLinks: Lunar Cycle 2: The Challenge
Read MoreAstronomy Animations
I usually try to list animations one at a time, but like th Interactives page that is part of this site, it’s a little tough to do it with the time I have right now. Someday, I’ll sit down and list them individually, but for now at least you know where to find them. This [...]
Read MoreDemonstrations – Lunar Phases
Lunar Phases is an applet that illustrates how the motion of the moon around the Earth gives rise to the phases we see. Demonstrations – Lunar Phases
Read MoreLunar Phases
This site makes for a good online tutorial for those of us with computer labs we can take kids to. For those of us who don’t, it’s a nice site to use with the class as a whole. The only problem I had with it at first was realizing that the Activity buttons had to [...]
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