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Exploring the Night Sky: Summer

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Students explain how moon phases occur. They describe and explain at least two common misconceptions that people have about the moon. Students explain what a star is. They explain 3 ways that the night sky has been used throughout history.

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stars, the moon, the night sky

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moon, night sky, star, science
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Lesson Plans
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1 hr
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