Science Challenge

For my project I'll be using the 6th grade science core:
Standard 1: Students will understand that the appearance of the moon changes in a predictable cycle as it orbit Earth and as Earth rotates on its axis.
Objective 1: Explain patterns of changes in the appearance of the moon as it orbits Earth.
a. Describe changes in the appearance of the moon during a month.
b. Identify the pattern of change in the moon's appearance.

Using the Stellarium program I will have the students observe the phases of the moon. This will allow the kids to see what the moon looks like each day even if the weather is bad or they are otherwise unable to observe it. After exploring the phases of the moon they will then draw the phases of the moon. I will also have them describe each phase, describe the changes in the appearance at different times during the month, and identify the pattern of change the moon goes through.

Content: Students will describe changes in the appearance of the moon during, identifying the phases and pattern of change, and will then draw the phases.
Pedagogy: Students will describe and draw the phases of the moon after exploring/observing what the moon looks like.
Technology: Students will use Stellarium to observe the phases of the moon.