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Learning about the moon has never tasted delicious! Using the popular Oreo cookie as a model, young scientists carve out the cream filling to represent the different phases of the moon.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Include this activity in an elementary or middle school science lesson on the phases of the moon
- Create a circular template with each phase of the moon labeled, having students use them to correctly arrange their Oreo moon models
Classroom Considerations
- Be sure students are given clear expectations that they are not to eat the cookies until instructed to do so at the end of the lesson
- Ask families to donate packages of Oreo cookies for use during this activity
- Have children complete the activity with a partner to reduce the number of Oreo cookies required
Pros
- Activity engages children in learning about the lunar cycle
- A song is included that helps students learn vocabulary relating to the phases of the moon
- Images are provided that demonstrate how to complete the activity
- Includes a series of questions to use when guiding a discussion about the activity
Cons
- None