Measuring Time
Integration Ideas and Activities
Lesson 6
Observing the Phases of the Moon

Lesson
Activities to Consider
Tools
6
Mathematics

Calculate angles produced by the flashlight on the moon (bead)

Gather data and graph the occurrence of eclipses in the past; predict when the next eclipse will occur; use an almanac to research the schedule of eclipses

Language Arts

Add to the vocabulary list

Make a flipbook or computer presentation to show the phases of the moon

Draw and explain how to use a flashlight to model the moon's phases


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