Moon Phases

This activity asks students to use models of Earth, the Sun, and the Moon system to discover why moon phases occur. Students use a Styrofoam ball to represent the Moon, which will be lit by a single light source in the classroom, to observe how different portions of the ball are illuminated as they hold it in various positions.
Resource ID#: 127826 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: moon phases, science practices, observation, data colleaction, data analysis, draw conclusion
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E)
Resource Collection: Osceola - Science 4 Inquiry (MSP)

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