Moon Phases
Grade 5•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain how the moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun causes the phases of the moon.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain why the moon appears to change shape throughout the month.
2. Describe the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during a new moon. Why can't we see the moon during this phase?
3. What is the difference between a crescent moon and a gibbous moon?
...and 4 more questions
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