Describe physical features of the moon's surface. Pouring silt in the tray and tie one end of the string to the rock. What happened and what shape did it make. Try with the marble and see what the differences are. Let children go up and examine each type of rock.
Discuss likes and differences of the two types.
Write observations of crater and rock experiments in their journals. Day 4 TLW compare and contrast the moon and earth using the aid of Venn Diagrams. TLW write a Cinquain poem about the moon. Venn diagram handouts. Class Venn Diagram poster.