Exploring Moon Phases
6th Grade•60 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the different phases of the moon and their order.
Key Concepts
The phases of the moon change how the moon looks to us here on Earth.
When the moon is waxing, it is getting bigger, and when the moon is waning it is getting smaller.
A new moon cannot be seen because it is between the sun and the earth, so it can't reflect sunlight toward us.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What phase of the moon comes directly after the new moon?
2. In the Northern Hemisphere, which side of the moon is lit during the waxing crescent phase?
3. Explain the difference between a waxing gibbous and a waning gibbous moon.
...and 9 more questions
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