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Grade 6 Science Starter Lesson: Moon Phases

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

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

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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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
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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
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Why does each moon phase repeat about once a month?

Question 4
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Place the phases of the Moon in order starting with the New Moon.

  1. Third Quarter

  2. Waning Gibbous

  3. Full Moon

  4. New Moon

  5. Waning Crescent

  6. Waxing Crescent

  7. First Quarter

  8. Waxing Gibbous

Question 5
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Draw a picture of the Moon during the Waning Gibbous phase.

Question 6
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During which phase of the Moon would you expect it to be brightest outside at night? Explain your answer.