Andy Camper

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Mudpie Moon

When you look at the moon without binoculars or a telescope, it looks like it’s covered with spots or blotches. These spots are actually “craters” that look like bowl-shaped holes that were caused by meteorites crashing into the Moon.

Try this to make your own crazy craters. You’ll want to keep this one outside – it can get really messy!

What You’ll Need:

• Aluminum pie plate
• Metal spoon
• Paper cup
• Mud or water and some fine clay-rich soil or drywall plaster

Tips:

Sprinkle the smooth muddy moon surface with flour or light sand before making the craters.  This will make it look even more authentic!