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Moon Phases

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can identify and name the eight phases of the moon in order.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Moon Phases Demonstration

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Practice

14 min

5 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“List the eight phases of the moon in order, starting from the new moon. Describe what the moon looks like during the last quarter phase and explain how it appears from Earth.”

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