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Ignore the full moon, it's just a phase. Young scholars observe and record the moon during a full cycle before learning to predict future phases. Then the instructor leads a discussion on the other solar system objects that also go through phases depending on where you are in the universe and why.
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Instructional Ideas
- What eclipses would the astronauts on the ISS observe?
- Research myths and stories about the moon cycles
Classroom Considerations
- Lesson takes three class periods but must be done over a month to allow time for observation of the moon cycle
- The fourth lesson in a series of 10
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- Includes a detailed science overview with diagrams
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