Moon Phases on Gizmos
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Last updated about 5 years ago
10 questions
Note from the author:
An exploration guide that goes along with the Moon Phases Gizmos.
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Using the Moon phase Gizmos, Move the moon up and to the left. How many days does it take to go all the way around the earth?
Using the Moon phase Gizmos, Move the moon up and to the left. How many days does it take to go all the way around the earth?
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Reset the Moon. Now move the moon 1/4 the way around or 90 degrees. How many days does it take for the moon to reach First Quarter phase?
Reset the Moon. Now move the moon 1/4 the way around or 90 degrees. How many days does it take for the moon to reach First Quarter phase?
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Now move the moon 14 days. Which moon phase occurs at this point?
Now move the moon 14 days. Which moon phase occurs at this point?
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Now move the moon 3/4 the way around or 270 degrees. How many days does it take for the moon to reach Last Quarter phase?
Now move the moon 3/4 the way around or 270 degrees. How many days does it take for the moon to reach Last Quarter phase?
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Reset the moon, Grab the Moon slider and move the moon just until the Waxing Crescent begins. How many days does the Waxing Crescent phase last?
Reset the moon, Grab the Moon slider and move the moon just until the Waxing Crescent begins. How many days does the Waxing Crescent phase last?
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Grab the Moon slider and move the moon just until the Full Moon begins. How many days does the Full Moon phase last?
Grab the Moon slider and move the moon just until the Full Moon begins. How many days does the Full Moon phase last?
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Grab the Moon slider and move the moon just until the Third Quarter begins. How many days does the Third Quarter phase last?
Grab the Moon slider and move the moon just until the Third Quarter begins. How many days does the Third Quarter phase last?
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Move the Moon to the New Moon phase. Describe the position of the Moon, Earth, and Sun during a New Moon. Which object is between the other two? Answer in a complete sentence using all three object names.
Move the Moon to the New Moon phase. Describe the position of the Moon, Earth, and Sun during a New Moon. Which object is between the other two? Answer in a complete sentence using all three object names.
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In which moon phase is the Moon farthest away from the Sun? How do you know?
In which moon phase is the Moon farthest away from the Sun? How do you know?
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Click the Flag checkbox. Now drag the Moon around the Earth in it full orbit or revolution? Why does the flag always point toward the Earth? Explain you answer.
Click the Flag checkbox. Now drag the Moon around the Earth in it full orbit or revolution? Why does the flag always point toward the Earth? Explain you answer.