Lesson Plan

Wax On, Wane Off! the Different Views of the Moon

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Students create a three-dimensional model of the Earth and Moon to show the different phases of the moon as they appear on Earth. In small groups, they draw a diagram for a phase, set up the model in the drawn positions then test it with a flashlight to see if the correct phase appears.

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Resource Details
Grade
6th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning