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Moon Phases on Gizmos

Last updated over 5 years ago

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An exploration guide that goes along with the Moon Phases Gizmos.

Directions: Make sure you have the Moon Phase Gizmos open in another tab. Use the Gizmos to answer the following questions.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.