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Moon Observation Project ActivityMoon Observation Project Activity
Publisher
School World
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Grade
6th - 8th
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Science
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Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
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Moon Observation Project

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Mrs. Flynt has designed a 12-day moon observation activity that is best assigned when daylight hours are shorter. Middle school moon experts record several factors, including the altitude above the horizon, the azimuth, the phase, and more. Note that although Mrs. Flynt has used specific due dates and her name throughout the assignment, you can easily edit them since this was created in MS Word. 

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Concepts

the moon, azimuth

Additional Tags

azimuth, moon, lunar phase, science

Pros

  • A rare lunar project in that it is geared toward older observers
  • Thoroughly detailed instructions
  • Challenges learners in the area of responsibility
  • Includes a list of grading critieria making objectives clear

Cons

  • None

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