Today, I am sharing this fun free moon journal for homeschool science. Also, look at my page Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study for Multiple Ages for more ideas.
The Moon is a big, rocky ball that orbits around Earth.
And it is about 1/4 the size of our planet. Too, tt takes the Moon about 27.3 days to go all the way around Earth.
Your kids will love this journal if you want some easy hands-on science.
Besides the fact that we’re loving being back in Texas, I was looking for something that would spur Tiny on to a few more hands-on activities for science.
Hands-on Homeschool Science
So he has been reading through the book Air Is Not Oxygen: Essential Science You Should Have Learned … But Probably Didn’t!.
It has really been a super fun and quick way to learn the essentials of science. Each concept has two or more ideas for hands-on activities to go along with the fact that is being taught.
We just started through it because we needed something more to add to what he is doing right now, which is chemistry.
Too, I like the fact that it is covering basic essentials in a fun and easy way without laboring complicated science facts.
Homeschool Science
He skipped ahead to a few chapters he wanted to read first and though he has read about the moon phases, I thought it would be a fun and uncomplicated activity to keep a moon journal, which is one of the many activities suggested in the book.
I will share a few other activities suggested in the book too.
So I prepared this quick moon journal.
The first page has the eight phases of the moon and has a place for your child to write his name.
It also has a place for him to record how long he watched the moon.
The second page is an undated page with 31 boxes on it for 31 days to record or one month.
The top blue box above the gray moon is for your child to write the day, like 1, 2, 3,etc.
The middle box which has the moon is a place for him to lightly mark or color the moon and the double dotted line under the box is for him to label or write the name of it too.
I made this so you can use it with both an older and younger child.
The younger child can simple shade or color the moon and an older child can write the name of the moon and add other things he may have observed that night or during the month.
Too, look at these books about the moon.
BOOKS ABOUT THE MOON FOR KIDS
12 Resources and Books For Studying About the Moon and Galileo
If you want to focus on the moon in your astronomy and space unit study, add one of these fun resources to your day.
Like Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name--a name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope to observe the heavens. From there, not even the sky was the limit!
This newly revised edition, available in time for the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, incorporates new, up-to-date information based on recent discoveries, and includes an updated map of the moon's surface. Thoroughly vetted by an astrophysics expert, The Moon Book is a perfect introduction to lunar phases, orbit, the history of space exploration, and more.
Sixteenth century Italy produced a genius who marked the world with his studies and hypotheses about mathematical, physical and astronomical truths. His father, musician Vincenzio Galilei said, “Truth is not found behind a man’s reputation. Truth appears only when the answers to questions are searched out by a free mind. This is not the easy path in life but it is the most rewarding.” Galileo challenged divine law and the physics of Aristotle, and questioned everything in search of truths. And it was through this quest for truth that he was able to establish a structure for modern science.
It’s the perfect light nonfiction book for young stargazers—and an ideal bedtime book, ending with a giant moon hovering over a sleepy town hunkered down for bed.
Novelty Moon Lighting: Realistic Colorful Star Galaxy printed 🌌 Moon Lamp with advanced 3D technology. Now decorate your bedroom, hall, office or desk with our Space Theme gorgeous Galaxy Lamp. Your guests will definitely admire the beauty of this lively moon light.
Quality Optics: 400mm(f/5.7) focal length and 70mm aperture, fully coated optics glass lens with high transmission coatings creates stunning images and protect your eyes. Perfect telescope for astronomers to explore stars and moon.
Everything about Jupiter is big! Its size is big. Even its storms are big! Get the big and small facts about this gas giant that can be seen glowing in the night sky.
Astronomer, physicist, and philosopher Galileo Galilei was referred to as "The Father of Modern Science," because of his groundbreaking research. Making observations about nature, and using mathematics to back them up, he proved the Copernican Theory true: the Sun, not the Earth, is the center of the universe. Join Galileo on his pioneering journey to see why his work had such long-lasting implications, and why the Catholic Church even condemned him for heresy.
Imagine that you're walking on the moon. What is it like? For thousands of years people looked up at the moon and wondered about it. Now we know what the moon is like. There is no air on the moon and nothing grows, but there are towering mountains and deep craters—and much more.
Colder than the desert, the hotter than the desert, the moon is an amazing place to explore.
What would it be like if the moon was your friend? Find out as you walk alongside a little boy who journeys through life to achieve his dream of becoming an astronaut. And then blast off with your little one as you zoom to the moon together!
The story begins when a little boy, who is flying his kite, notices a sad Moon. He sends up kites to her, writing notes promising he will come see her someday. This promise propels him through years of studying, learning, and training to become an astronaut. Until … he finally goes up, up, up in a big rocket ship with a fiery tail.
A Kite for Moon:
- Features over 20 gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Matt Phelan
- Is the perfect storybook for children ages 4 to 8
- Celebrates every child’s fascination with space
You could also grab these meteorite specimens (artificial) to let your child use for impact craters!
Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock―she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (literally: she's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis, this is an equally charming and irresistible companion to Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and Sun! One in a Billion.
MORE LEARNING ABOUT THE MOON ACTIVITIES
- 5 Facts About The Moon Landing and Make Fun Astronaut Ice Cream
- Free Moon Journal For Homeschool Science
- Galileo Discovery of Jupiter Moons and Fun Hands-On Moon Crater Experiment
- Geronimo Stilton Theme Mouse in Space Fun Puffy Moon Craft (Glow in the Dark)
- 10 Moon Craft Ideas and Wrapped Crescent Moon Craft For Kids
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