Measuring the Supermoon — NASA JPL lesson

Measuring the Supermoon — NASA JPL lessonMath · Middle School Math · Grades 5–12Lesson plan

Students compare month-to-month analog or digital measurements collected during multiple full moons. Materials Ruler, meterstick or yardstick Paper Clipboard or letter-size sheet of cardboard Pencil Mobile devices with a camera app Measuring the Moon (Digital) Student Worksheet – Download PDF Measuring the Moon (Analog) Student Worksheet – Download PDF Calculating the Brightness of the Moon Student Worksheet – Download PDF Management Data is collected by students over the course of multiple mon

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