I liked the idea of a moon phase viewer (that I saw here), for kids to go out and explore! So, I created one to print and laminate. To extend the activity, I had kids draw the moon phase they saw using their viewer for ten nights on the sheet below the viewer. The viewer would also be a fun summer activity for kids and parents to watch the moon go through all of its phases. It takes 28 days to go through all 8 phases. Click here for the printable!
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
View the Moon
I liked the idea of a moon phase viewer (that I saw here), for kids to go out and explore! So, I created one to print and laminate. To extend the activity, I had kids draw the moon phase they saw using their viewer for ten nights on the sheet below the viewer. The viewer would also be a fun summer activity for kids and parents to watch the moon go through all of its phases. It takes 28 days to go through all 8 phases. Click here for the printable!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIs there a way to print this off so I can send it home with my students?
ReplyDeleteJust drag the picture to your desktop if your on a mac. If on a pc, click and save it. The image is sized to print on 8.5 x 11 paper. The ws can just be printed, it has 1/2 inch borders. Open the viewer in a program (I don't know what you have - it's a jpeg). Slap it on the paper and print! If you would like me to send you a pdf, email me.
DeleteAwesome! Thanks so much!
DeleteThank you! Can you edit your image... the text "First Quarter" and "Third Quarter" are in the wrong place... thanks. :)
ReplyDeletemy bad, thanks!
DeleteThanks for sharing :)
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