Moon Phases
Grade 6•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. Describe the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during a new moon. What does the moon look like from Earth during this phase?
2. Explain why we see different phases of the Moon throughout the month instead of always seeing a full moon.
3. Imagine you are looking at a quarter moon. Draw a diagram showing the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during this phase. Label each object.
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Moon Phases Demonstration
National Science Teaching Association