How to Use The Moon as a Theme Across All Subjects

What if one theme could connect your science lessons, storytime, math challenges, and even art projects? Enter: the moon.

This isn’t just about teaching lunar phases (though that’s a great start). A moon theme can spiral into every corner of your curriculum. Whether it’s exploring moon myths in literacy, measuring craters in numeracy, or discussing tides in science, the possibilities are endless.

Science

• Explore the moon’s orbit, phases, and relationship with the Earth.
• Conduct experiments to simulate craters using flour and marbles.
• Track the moon’s position over a month and discuss how its visibility changes.

Literacy

• Read myths and legends about the moon from different cultures.
• Write poems inspired by the moon, like a modern version of Edward Lear's "The Owl and the Pussycat."
• Encourage journal entries about moon observations.

Numeracy

• Compare the moon’s size and distance from Earth using scale models.
• Use moon data (e.g., orbital speed) to create math problems.
• Calculate how your weight would change on the moon using a gravity conversion factor.

Art

• Paint the phases of the moon using watercolor techniques.
• Make glow-in-the-dark moon mobiles.
• Create a collaborative class mural of the moon and its impact on Earth.

History

• Dive into the Apollo 11 moon landing and the space race.
• Discuss the moon’s role in ancient calendars and navigation.

SEL (Social-Emotional Learning)

• Reflect on the moon as a metaphor for change and growth.
• Discuss the teamwork required for space exploration.
• Encourage students to think about their “moonshot” goals.

Ready to plan your moon-themed week (or month)?

Start by downloading our Moon Study & Activity Pack, filled with observation sheets, creative activities, and hands-on learning tools.