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Grade 6 Science Starter Lesson: Moon Phases

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6 questions

Note from the author:

In this lesson, you will learn about the phases of the Moon.

Essential Question: Why does the Moon appear to change throughout the month?

Instructions

In this lesson, you will learn about the phases of the Moon.

Essential Question: Why does the Moon appear to change throughout the month?

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Trim End | 05:42

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Question 1

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A moon _______ is the shape of the Moon's sunlit portion as seen from Earth. A _______ eclipse can only happen during the new moon phase because that is the only time the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth.

Question 2

2.

___________ means to increase, such as in size, number, or intensity.
___________ means to decrease or get smaller.

Other Answer Choices:

Waning

Waxing

Gibbous

Crescent

Question 3

3.

Why does each moon phase repeat about once a month?

It takes 27 for the Moon to orbit the Earth.

It takes 27 days for the Moon to rotate on its axis.

It takes 27 days for the Earth to orbit the Sun.

Question 4

4.

Place the phases of the Moon in order starting with the New Moon.

Third Quarter
Waning Gibbous
Full Moon
New Moon
First Quarter
Waning Crescent
Waxing Crescent
Waxing Gibbous

Question 5

5.

Draw a picture of the Moon during the Waning Gibbous phase.

Question 6

6.

During which phase of the Moon would you expect it to be brightest outside at night? Explain your answer.