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Moon
Have you ever asked yourself some of these questions:
1. How often does the moon orbit the earth?
2. Does the moon rotate on its axis like the earth?
3. Why does the moon seem to change shape during the month?
4. Click here and draw a picture of the moon as it looks tonight.
What does the moon look like tonight?
5. What month were you born? What is the Native American name of the full moon for that month?

Here are some Amazing facts about the moon . . .

Watch the following video demonstration to begin to understand why the moon seems to change shape.
Examine the phases of the moon from Earth and space

Watch these three videos which demonstrate the phases of the moon.
Phases of Moon demo and video

Print out this worksheet and draw what the moon looks like each day this month.
Record the Phases of the Moon

Now Take the Moonlight Madness quiz here!

Native Americans watched the sky and the moon very carefully. They named the full moon of each month. Click here to find out the name of the full moon during the month you were born.
Full Moon Names and Their Meanings

Literacy Connection:
Imagine you were a Native American long ago. It is the month you were born. You are outside looking up at the full moon. Describe what you see and feel.