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Moon Watch: The Tides of War

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What role did astronomy play in the liberation of France during World War II? Bring literacy and history into science with a cross-curricular lesson that examines the importance of weather stations and moon phases in the invasion of Normandy. After completing an engaging reading from a science journal article, middle schoolers answer a series of reading comprehension and analysis questions. The lesson would work great while teaching moon phases to help answer the question, "Why should I care?"

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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Writing
Year
2013
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