Moon Rocks | WQED Education Activity
Support Materials
Moon Rock Painting Instructions
Learn about the moon and its craters in this video clip from Ready Jet Go!
About
Enjoy this amazing video from Miss Liz and learn all about the moon! What do you think the surface of the moon looks and feels like? The texture of the moon is very different from Earth (texture is what something feels like.) The “soil” on the surface of the moon is actually called regolith. Regolith is a fine powder made from rock powder and pieces of volcanic glass.
Credits: WQED
Standards
PA Science Standards (PreK-3)
- 3.2.PK.A Ask questions, make observations, and explore materials and objects in the natural world.
- 3.2.K.B Use inquiry and observation to investigate questions about the world.
- 3.2.1.A Plan and carry out investigations to answer questions and test ideas.
- 3.2.2.C Compare observations and draw conclusions from evidence gathered.
- 3.3.PK.A Explore properties of materials through observation and investigation.
- 3.3.K.A Observe and describe physical properties of objects and materials.
- 3.3.1.A Identify and describe properties of matter using observable characteristics.
- 3.3.2.A Compare and classify materials based on physical properties.
- 3.4.PK.A Use tools and materials to create, build, and test ideas.
- 3.4.K.A Explore how tools and materials can be used to solve problems.
- 3.4.1.A Apply knowledge and skills to complete a design challenge.
- 3.3.3.A Observe and describe objects in Earth and space, including features that can be seen and compared.
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