Solar System Scavenger Hunt

We studied space during the month of January.  We studied the planets, our galaxy, and other items in our solar system, but our main focus was on space technology and its change throughout the years.  As we wrapped our study of space up they students took a scavenger hunt around the school to answer various questions about space.  They had a great time doing this.

Moon Phases with Oreos

Today we learned about the phases of the moon.  We used Oreos to illustrate the waxing and waning phases of the moon.  We learned that waxing means that the moon is getting larger, and waning means that the moon is getting smaller.  We also learned that the moon really doesn't glow, it's just the suns reflection that makes it bright!

 As the students scraped the icing from each cookie to form the correct moon phase, they were told they could eat the icing they scraped off.  Some students chose to make an icing ball so they could eat it all at the very end.

 After we finished illustrating the phases of the moon the students were allowed to enjoy their Oreos.  I overheard some saying, "Science tastes good!"