Moon Phases Activity | Genially Interactive | Digital Resource
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Description
Getting ready the study the moon and the phases of the moon? This moon phase digital activity uses the power of Genially to engage students in learning about what causes the phases of the moon! Perfect for small group work or independent practice. Students click to read nonfiction text, explore diagrams, pictures and games to build a strong understanding of how the moon's orbit and our perspective impact our view of the moon throughout the month.
Digital interactive games are very motivating for middle school science students! You can make your own on Genially or use this one to save you TONS of prep time!
What is included?
- Link and Password for Moon Genially (for you to share with your students) - This interactive link includes these tasks:
- Learn why we have moon phases and what each phase looks like
- Match each moon phase with its correct orbit location
- Match each phase with the correct name
- Learn 6 facts about the moon
- Learn how the moon moves relative to the Earth and sun
- Play a moon phase memory game
- Find out who was aboard the apollo 11 mission to the moon and some details about that mission
- Student Worksheet (to complete after doing the Genially)
- Worksheet Answer Key
Be sure to look at the preview for a visual overview.
NOTE: This Genially interactive pairs well with our MOON PHASE DOODLE NOTES! They both use many of the same visuals and graphics!
