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The activity I would choose from this module is What does the moon look like? (Journey to the Moon) There are a vast range of learning outcomes in this lesson. The children are learning to work together, learning to move to music, learning to listen to rhythm and music and recognising the four phases of the Moon. It integrates with other curricular subjects (Music and Literacy). I like the idea of setting up a display table based on the Moon. Developing a word bank would enhance the children’s scientific vocabulary. The hands on activity of observing and recording the phases of the moon each night is stimulating and makes the children more aware of the stages of the Moon. I think this homework task would prove enjoyable and interesting. Introducing the dance to the phases of the Moon sounds like fun. Recording and evaluating their results worksheet template is interesting and easy to follow instructions for this age group. Reading the story Moon Man? by Tomi Ungerer would be a relaxing end of day activity.