Moon Phases
Overview
Moon phases model using creme filled cookies. Students will model each of the moon phases to understand how each of the moon phases look in the night sky.
Moon Phases Model
Materials needed:
- 8 creme filled cookies
- Napkin or surface to lay cookies on
- Plastic spoon
Procedure:
1. Break each of the cookies in half to separate the two cookies from each other
2. Scrape away some of the creme filling to illustrate each of the 8 moon phases.
3. Arrange the cookies in order starting with a new moon to illustrate the moon phases cycle.
4. Draw and label each of the moon phases on the paper provided by the teacher.