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It's Just a Phase

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Sixth graders are introduced to the correct terminology for the phases of the moon and arrange picture cards in the correct order. They use flashlights and Styrofoam balls to illustrate the phases of the moon. They write science journal entries.

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the lunar cycle, the moon

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lunar cycles, lunar phases, moon, science
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Grade
6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2002
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