What Causes the Phases of the Moon?

The phases of the moon occur because of the revolution of the moon around the Earth. The amount that one sees of the moon depends on where the moon is in its revolution around the Earth. The time it takes for the moon to rotate/revolve around the earth is about 28 days.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: Phases, moon, revolve, rotate
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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