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Sixth graders investigate the phases of the moon. For this moon phase lesson, 6th graders discover that the moon changes in a cycle as it orbits Earth. Students label pictures of moon phases and keep a moon phase journal. Students work in partners to correctly order the moon phases.

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the lunar cycle, the moon

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labeling, moon phases, orbiting, science
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Grade
6th
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Science
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3 days
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