Exploring the Moon

5th Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can describe the Moon's physical characteristics and its relationship to Earth.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Describe the Moon's surface. What are some features you might see if you were standing on the Moon?

2. Explain why the Moon appears to change shape throughout the month. What are these different shapes called?

3. How does the Moon affect tides on Earth?

...and 4 more questions

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