Moon Phases
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Objective
I can identify and describe the eight phases of the moon.
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Practice
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What are the eight phases of the moon in order, starting from the new moon?
Describe the appearance of the moon during the waxing crescent phase. How does this phase differ from the new moon phase?
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Exit ticket
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“List all eight phases of the moon in order, starting from the new moon, and provide a brief description of each phase. Describe the appearance of the moon during the waning crescent phase and explain how it differs from the waxing gibbous phase. ”
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