Oreo Cookie Moon Phases Activity | Android HOT |

how the sunlit part of the moon changes as it orbits Earth. Materials Needed

If students struggle with the words "Waxing" and "Waning": oreo cookie moon phases activity

The core concept is to use the white cream filling of an Oreo cookie to represent the sunlit part of the moon, while the dark chocolate cookie represents the unlit portion. By twisting, scraping, and arranging eight Oreos, students create a physical model of the lunar cycle from a new moon to a full moon and back again. Learning Objectives By completing this activity, students will: how the sunlit part of the moon changes as it orbits Earth