5.12 C Identify the physical characteristics of the Earth and compare them to the physical characteristics of the moon.

Compare and Contrast

               Characteristics of the Earth and Moon

 

BrainPop – Moon

 

Animoto – Physical Characteristics of the Earth and Moon

 

Read: Science Notes –

     Comparing the Moon and Earth

 

Vocabulary – New Moon

                        Full Moon

 

 

Students will create a Venn Diagram

Comparing the Earth and the Moon

Decorate circles to represent Earth and moon

 

Homework:

 

Students bring moon phase calendar everyday to class. Students should try to observe the moon each night. If due to weather we will shade together in class. Students should use a pencil.

Study for Benchmark

Moon Phases Month long Project

Science  Benchmark Thursday, Nov. 5^th