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International Observe the Moon Night 2019
When:
Saturday, October 5Where:
Night SkyTarget Audience:
General PublicOverview:
Celebrate International Observe the Moon Night with NASA on October 5!
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Plus, explore related lessons for educators and activities for students below.
For Educators
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Moon Phases
Students learn about the phases of the moon by acting them out.
Grades 1-6
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Whip Up a Moon-Like Crater
Whip up a moon-like crater with baking ingredients as a demonstration for students.
Grades 1-6
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Modeling the Earth-Moon System
Students learn about scale models and distance by creating a classroom-size Earth-Moon system.
Grades 6-8
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Measuring the Supermoon
Students use analog and digital tools to measure the Moon’s apparent size and brightness.
Grades 5-12
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Observing the Moon
Students identify the Moon’s location in the sky and record their observations over the course of the moon-phase cycle in a journal.
Grades K-6
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
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Evaluating a Lunar Eclipse
Students use the Danjon Scale of Lunar Eclipse Brightness to illustrate the range of colors and brightness the Moon can take on during a total lunar eclipse.
Grades 3-12
Time 30 mins - 1 hr
For Students
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Make a Moon Phases Calendar and Calculator
Like a decoder wheel for the Moon, this calendar will show you where and when to see the Moon and every moon phase throughout the year! *2019 VERSION COMING SOON*
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Look at the Moon! Journaling Project
Draw what you see in a Moon Journal and see if you can predict the moon phase that comes next.