Moon Phases

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how the Moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun causes the phases of the Moon.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Moon Phases Demonstration

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a full moon. Describe the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a new moon. ”

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