by Joni Chancer and Gina Rester-Zodrow
Terrific book giving examples of a unit of study that spans the one month
phases of the moon. Filled with writing and art activities. Inspire your
students with creativity and discovery with ideas from this book.
"Observe the night sky every night for one month, from new moon
to new moon. Be sure to record the date and time of your observations.
Even though the moon is the star of your journal, pay attention to other
nighttime wonders. Let your eyes adjust to the darkness and then-look
up! What do you see? Are there clouds? Is it a foggy or misty night. Is
the wind blowing? Is the sky dark or filled with moonlight? Do you see
constellations or planets? Shooting stars? What do you hear? Crickets?
Birds? Animals? Raindrops or wind? Cars or airplanes? Do you smell flowers,
trees, or the smoky scent of a fire?"
This wonderful site created by educator, author, and artist Susan Kapuscinski
Gaylord describes many inexpensive books that students can make in your
classroom. Go to the kids page sections for directions and diagrams for
many fun books.
Moon Journals
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