Moon Walk Moon Walk WebquestWebquestDesigned by Melissa PierceDesigned by Melissa Pierce

A Second Grade Webquest for A Second Grade Webquest for Researching and Writing about the Moon.Researching and Writing about the Moon.

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Title Page Table of Contents MS Curriculum Connection Team Member Responsibilities Introduction Task 1: Moon K-W-L Chart Task 2: Discover Earth's Moon Task 3: First Man on the Moon Task 4: Lunar Phases Task 5: Culminating Activity (Moon Report) Conclusion Internet Resources Training Certificate Moon Crater Demonstration Activity Moon Rock Treats (cooking activity) Teacher Resource Page (printable student journal pages & rubric)

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Team Member Responsibilities

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Universe MessengerUniverse Messenger:Responsible for team journals, pencils, and other materials needed for task activities

Note Taker:Note Taker:Responsible for writing or typing team notes

ArtistArtist::Responsible for team artwork

Research Navigator:Research Navigator:Responsible for navigating computer controls

Team LeaderTeam Leader:Assists with other team member responsibilitiesSeeks teacher assistance when team needs help

IntroductionIntroduction

Click on the astronaut for a message from NASA.

You have been chosen by the NASA Space Program to train for a future mission to the moon. Many people do not understand the moon and its lunar phases. Some have even said the moon has magical powers because it changes its appearance in the night sky. The future of space exploration needs your help to find out the truth about the moon. You will work in teams in order to find out everything you can about the moon. Then you will report what you’ve learned to the class.

Task 1: Moon K-W-L ChartTask 1: Moon K-W-L Chart

Click the spaceship to go to Moon K-W-L Chart

1. List statements that you already know about the moon (What I know) and questions that you have about the moon (What I want to find out)

2. Next, choose at least 2 questions to research using the links provided in Internet Resources.

3. Then, record What I Have Learned on your chart.

Task 2: Discovering Earth’s MoonTask 2: Discovering Earth’s Moon

ProcessProcess::

1. Click on the moon to read or listen to The Moon: Earth's Satellite.

2. Click the highlighted words in the story to go to the glossary page. Complete the Vocabulary page in your Moon Journal by writing the definition for each word.

3. Do the Moon Craters Investigation Activity and write about what you saw in your Moon Journal. Moon Craters Investigation journal page

4. Complete the Moon Illustration page in your Moon Journal. Use some new words from your Vocabulary page .

Task 3: First Man on the Moon.Task 3: First Man on the Moon.

ProcessProcess:

1. Click on the photo to see the first man on the moon.

2. Click on the moon to complete a Moon Quiz Puzzle.

3. Create a Moon Sense Web in your moon journal.

Task 4: Lunar PhasesTask 4: Lunar Phases1.Click on the moon to view a video of the

moon’s orbit around earth.2. Visit StarDate Online and enter your birth month and year to view the online moon phases calendar.3. Illustrate the Birthday Moon Phase Calendar in your journal.

4. Label the Moon Phases Diagram in yourMoon Journal.5. Click on the moon to play Moonlight Madness..

6. Create Oreo Moon Phases. Click on the Oreo cookie for instructions.

Task 5: Culminating Activity- Moon Report:Task 5: Culminating Activity- Moon Report:Evaluation Rubric for Moon ReportEvaluation Rubric for Moon Report

Moon Report: (Planning)1. Review the information in your Moon Journal.2. Complete the What I Have Learned column in the Moon K-W-L chart.3. Highlight or make a list of interesting moon facts that you would like to write about.

Moon Report: (Drafting ideas)1. Describe the moon’s surface and atmosphere.2. Explain the weekly and monthly changes in the night sky.

Moon Report: (Revising and Editing)1. Do you have at least 8 sentences about the moon?

Beginning (introductory/main idea sentence),Middle ( at least 6 detail sentences) End (conclusion sentence)

2. Does each sentence tell a complete thought.3. Do you have capital letters and periods placed correctly in your writing?4. Did you use a dictionary or glossary to find the correct spelling for new words? 5. Could you add describing words to make your writing sound more interesting?

Moon Report: Publishing/Sharing1. Type or recopy your revised draft using your best handwriting.2. Read or tell about what you have learned in class.

ConclusionConclusion

Congratulations! You are ready to graduate the Moon Walk Astronaut Training (MWAT). Once you have completed your Moon Report and Class Presentation, you will receive your official MWAT Certificate. The leaders in space exploration will be honored to have you aboard their team of future Moon Walkers.

Moon Walk Astronaut Training CertificateMoon Walk Astronaut Training Certificate

I hereby certify that ___________________ has successfully completed Moon Walk Astronaut Training (MWAT) in preparation for future missions to the moon. The __________________ Space Exploration Program proudly recognizes dedicated future Moon Walkers.

____________________ _____________ Teacher Date

See Teacher Page for printable certificate.See Teacher Page for printable certificate.