Moon Phases STEM Stop-Motion Video Project on the iPad and Google Slides
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Description
Engaging STEM project uses stop-motion video for students to recreate the Moon Phases using either Google Slides or the iPad Stop Motion App. This STEM Challenge project is a fun and creative way for students to demonstrate their learning or as an introduction to the lunar cycle for both the Northern & Southern hemisphere.
Aligned with Next Gen Science Standard MS-ESS1-1
How It Works:
- Students will use the enclosed printables or the paperless Google Slides version to review the phases of the moon and to create a stop-motion video showing the lunar cycle.
- Students can either use cut paper, Oreo cookies, or the images on the Google Slideshow – your choice.
- I recommend having students work in teams of 2-4 to complete the project.
Paperless Google Slides Version Includes:
★ Anchor chart with NASA link
★ Project directions
★ Cut & Paste digital moon and shadow pieces to create the moon phases
★ 5 Choices of backgrounds to use
★ Rubric for students to self-assess
iPad® Version Includes:
★ 3 Anchor Chart options with the Moon Phases and QR links to a NASA simulation on YouTube, View Pure (Ad-free) or QR free.
★ 2 project direction sheets – one for using construction paper and one for using Oreos. Both work great for this project!
★ 1 project planner has students label the phases of the moon.
★ 1 Stop Motion ready reference sheet – an outline of the basic controls of the app to display.
★ 2 step-by-step direction sheets with visuals to help students independently use the app from start to finish.
★ Detailed teacher directions for introducing the assignment
★ 1 set of moon phase labels for students to use in their videos.
★ 1 Rubric to assess student work
★ Includes a set for each hemisphere so you can use the packet that works best for your students (since the phases are opposite depending on where you live!)
You & students will need either Google Slides or the iPad app Stop Motion. A clickable QR code linking to the App Store® online store listing is included. Depending on which version of the challenge you have students complete, you will also need construction paper or Oreo Cookies.
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