It moves science from a textbook to a physical model, which helps with long-term retention.
When executed well, this activity achieves multiple learning objectives. Students can correctly identify and sequence the eight major phases (New, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent). More importantly, they can explain the cause: half the Moon is always lit by the Sun, but our viewing angle changes.
It moves science from a textbook to a physical model, which helps with long-term retention.
When executed well, this activity achieves multiple learning objectives. Students can correctly identify and sequence the eight major phases (New, Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full, Waning Gibbous, Third Quarter, Waning Crescent). More importantly, they can explain the cause: half the Moon is always lit by the Sun, but our viewing angle changes. oreo moon phases activity
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