Moon Phases

Grade 545 min

Learning Objective

I can explain how the moon's position relative to the Earth and Sun causes the phases of the moon.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Why Does the Moon Change?

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œDescribe the position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun when we see a full moon. Describe the position of the Moon relative to the Earth and Sun when we see a crescent moon. ”

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