Make Moon Craters Experiment
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Make Moon Craters Experiment" is written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade (Ages 5-8). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
Make moon craters experiment for K to 2nd grade: drop balls into flour and cocoa, draw the craters and circle what big balls and high drops made. Part of our National STEM Day holiday activities collection.
More National STEM Day activitiesNational STEM Day 2026: dates and teaching guide
How do I use this resource?
A grown-up reads the page aloud and stays close. Use a deep tray and drop balls of 2 or 3 sizes from different heights, then compare the craters with pictures of the Moon.
What students will practice
- Gives Kindergarten to 2nd grade students hands-on science, technology, engineering and math challenges to plan, build and test.
- Helps students plan, organize what they find out and write about it in their own words.
- Made for Kindergarten to 2nd grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
Curriculum Links
Find this in the curriculum
Browse the grade, subject, and topic this belongs to.
FAQ
How do I use "Make Moon Craters Experiment"?
⌄
A grown-up reads the page aloud and stays close. Use a deep tray and drop balls of 2 or 3 sizes from different heights, then compare the craters with pictures of the Moon.
What is "Make Moon Craters Experiment"?
⌄
One page with a materials list, 4 picture steps and a safety note about marbles. Children draw the craters they made, circle the biggest one and circle answers to Big balls made and A high drop made.
Can I use "Make Moon Craters Experiment" at home and in the classroom?
⌄
Yes. We made it for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many Kindergarten to 2nd Grade National STEM Day resources are there?
⌄
10 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 National STEM Day resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our National STEM Day activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are National STEM Day resources for?
⌄
These are written for Kindergarten to 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 5-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these National STEM Day resources for homeschool?
⌄
Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a Kindergarten to 2nd Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
Ratings & Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share what you think.
Reviews are for ClassWeekly members.
Make a Request
Spotted something to fix, or want a resource we don't have yet? Tell us and we'll make it.
Resource Details
| Grade | Kindergarten to 2nd Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
What is ClassWeekly?
ClassWeekly offers free worksheets and printable learning resources for kids, from preschool up. All worksheets are aligned to Common Core, NGSS, and C3 Framework standards and designed by educators. Become a member to access the full library and download unlimited PDFs.