How Did The Moon Form? Activity

Materials:

  • Pencil/pen
  • Paper
  • Play-doh or modeling clay
  • Internet access (adult help needed)
  • Spectacular Science Moon Formation Video (located below)
  • An adult science helper!

Directions: It’s time for you to be a scientist! Scientists come up with theories to prove something. The Moon formation is a great example of this. Scientists use computer, or hands on simulations to explain these phenomena. Your job is to make your own simulation using play-doh or modeling clay to explain how the Moon of Earth formed. Use web resources (adult help) or the Spectacular Science Video below!