Earth Science Model

For my model I used paper cutouts of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, and my students created the orbit of the Moon around the Earth, and the Earth around the Moon.  We decided to go outside to do our model.  It was a disaster.  I have learned that I need to give instructions before we go outside (I have a new appreciation for our PE coaches.  Just a small one.).  I also learned that I need to take my students out into the playground when there are the least distractions from other students.  Lunch time is not a good time to go outside.  On the other hand, once I managed to get the students to focus on me and my instructions the model was successful.  It took a few tries and some good coordination, but the students were able to create their model of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.  (My apologies for my lack of photos, but too many of my students have parents that have denied photos for safety reasons.)