Phases of the Moon - Oreo Cookies

Using Oreo cookies to learn about the phases of the moon

All of this high-tech science is great, but what about a hands-on science activity here on Earth? Check out this creative way to learn about the phases of the moon using materials you can eat. It's Oreo® cookie science!

Materials

8 Oreo cookies
Paper towel
Glass of milk (optional)

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Phases of the Moon - Oreo Cookies Over the course of a month, the Moon passes through different phases, making the part of it we see change shape. The amount of the Moon we see illuminated by the Sun grows from New Moon, to Crescent, to First Quarter, to Gibbous, to Full Moon and then decreases back to New Moon. This activity uses Oreo® cookies to demonstrate the Moon's phases. Reference the chart below:

Phases of the Moon Using Oreo Cookies

Educational and Yummy

Victoria A. - May 23, 2011

This user gave 5/5 stars

This is really creative.
I love it!!!!!!

Great idea!

Brittney - December 2, 2010

This user gave 5/5 stars

I am a student teacher and tested this out on a group of my own peers. I had never seen a group of college aged students be so amused by something as simple as oreos! I will definitely use this in my future classroom!

Brilliant!

melody rae - April 24, 2010

This user gave 5/5 stars

I have come up with many ideas for teaching the phases of the moon but none were so immediate, hands on, or delicious as this!

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