Big Questions : Why Do We Get Moon Phases?
The reason for the phases of the moon is something that causes a lot of confusion for children and adults. There is a common belief that they are caused by the shadow of the Earth being cast onto the moon. In fact this is caused by the relative position of the moon...
Quick Science Idea : Oreo Cookie Moon Phase Model
Here’s a quick idea for making a model of the phases of the moon using Oreo cookies. Other cookies might work too, but the combination of black biscuit and white cream makes this work really well. To do this, carefully remove the top of each of the cookies to...
Atlas of Moons : A Stunning NatGeo Website
The Atlas of Moons is a stunning website created by National Geographic which explores many of the most interesting moons of our solar system such as Io, Europa, Titan, Phobos and more. Each moon is presented with an interactive, spinning globe comprising recent...
Quick Science Idea : Sun, Earth and Moon Papercraft Model
Here’s a quick idea to help students visualise how the Moon and Earth move relative to the Sun. It can be quite hard for children to understand their motion relative to each other, so a real model that they can move around may help them to grasp the idea. You...