Morning Starters: Autumn 2 - Marvellous Moon
Did You Know?
The Moon appears to change shape because of its position relative to the Earth and Sun, creating phases like crescent, gibbous and full moon. A hunter’s moon occurs in autumn, rising big and bright to light the night sky. This impressive supermoon earned its name because ancient communities used its light to hunt animals and gather food before winter. This event still sparks curiosity and inspires stories today!
Word Challenge
Find and copy all of the words that relate to the Moon in the following letter list:
H I L C R A T E R R P S T O R B I
T F K L P C R E S C E N T T R M I
H U N T E R S S O P R O C K Y L
Grammar Challenge
Complete the following sentence with an effective simile.
The moon is like …
Example:
The moon is like a ghostly galleon, sailing on a sea of black.
Number Challenge
Fact: A Moon rock weighs only one-sixth of its Earth weight when on the Moon.
If you had rocks that weighed the following on Earth, what would they weigh on the Moon?
1) 240 grams
2) 1.2 kg
3) 0.06 kg
Critical Thinking
What else would you like to learn about the Moon?