Exploring the Phases of the Moon
6th Grade•60 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the Moon's phases and explain why they occur.
Key Concepts
The moon is Earth's largest natural satellite and is made of rock and metal.
The Moon doesn't produce its own light; it reflects the light from the Sun.
The Moon has eight phases, and it takes about a month to go through all of them.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is a satellite?
2. Is the Moon an artificial satellite?
3. What two materials is the Moon primarily made of?
...and 9 more questions
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