Grade 6 Science Starter Lesson: Moon Phases
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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?
In this lesson, you will learn about the phases of the Moon.
Essential Question: Why does the Moon appear to change throughout the month?
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.
___________ means to increase, such as in size, number, or intensity.
___________ means to decrease or get smaller.
Other Answer Choices:
Waning
Waxing
Gibbous
Crescent
Why does each moon phase repeat about once a month?
Why does each moon phase repeat about once a month?
Place the phases of the Moon in order starting with the New Moon.
Place the phases of the Moon in order starting with the New Moon.
- Full Moon
- Waxing Crescent
- Waning Crescent
- New Moon
- Waning Gibbous
- First Quarter
- Waxing Gibbous
- Third Quarter
Draw a picture of the Moon during the Waning Gibbous phase.
Draw a picture of the Moon during the Waning Gibbous phase.
During which phase of the Moon would you expect it to be brightest outside at night? Explain your answer.
During which phase of the Moon would you expect it to be brightest outside at night? Explain your answer.
