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Curipod generated lesson: "Moon Phases". #5-7

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1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name the 8 phases of the moon in order?
2. Slide
60 seconds
The Moon orbits Earth every 27.3 days. The Moon's shape changes due to the amount of sunlight it reflects. We can observe 8 distinct phases of the Moon's cycle.
Moon Phases
3. Slide
60 seconds
Lunar Cycle: The cycle of the phases of the moon, which repeats itself every 29.5 days. Gibbous Phase: A phase of the moon where more than half of the moon is illuminated. Crescent Phase: A phase of the moon where less than half of the moon is illuminated.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. The Moon is around 4.5 billion years old. The Moon is about 239,000 miles away from Earth.
Fun facts:
5. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the difference between a waxing and a waning moon?
6. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What are the 8 phases of the Moon, in order?
7. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Create a drawing of an imaginary creature that is made up of at least three different animals. Make sure to include details about the creature, such as fur, scales, or feathers, and any other features you think it should have. Then, write a short description of the creature and its personality.
8. Poll
300 seconds
What is a full moon?
  • A moon that is completely lit up
  • A moon that is half lit up
  • A moon that is not lit up at all
  • A moon that is a crescent shape
9. Poll
300 seconds
What phase is a waning moon?
  • Growing in size
  • Shrinking in size
  • Half lit up
  • Completely lit up
10. Poll
300 seconds
What does a waxing gibbous moon look like?
  • Half lit up
  • A crescent shape
  • Growing in size
  • Shrinking in size
11. Poll
300 seconds
What is a new moon?
  • A moon that is completely lit up
  • A moon that is half lit up
  • A moon that is not lit up at all
  • A moon that is a crescent shape
12. Poll
300 seconds
What is a first quarter moon?
  • A moon that is completely lit up
  • A moon that is half lit up
  • A moon that is not lit up at all
  • A moon that is a crescent shape

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