Eclipses
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Objective
I can model the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a solar and lunar eclipse.
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Practice
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Describe the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a solar eclipse.
Explain the difference between the umbra and penumbra shadows during a solar eclipse.
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Exit ticket
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“Draw a diagram showing the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a solar eclipse. Label each body. Draw a diagram showing the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a lunar eclipse. Label each body. ”
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