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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?

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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?

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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.

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means to increase, such as in size, number, or intensity.

means to decrease or get smaller.

Mmuae Afoforo a Wobɛpaw:

Waning

Waxing

Gibbous

Crescent

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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.

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4.

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

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

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5.

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

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