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Phase In, Phase Out, the Magnificent Moon Lesson PlanPhase In, Phase Out, the Magnificent Moon Lesson Plan
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Phase In, Phase Out, the Magnificent Moon

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First graders discuss why the moon appears to change shape. They use flashlights and balls to simulate the sun's light shining on the moon during its different phases. They read books, paint pictures and write sentences about the moon.

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the lunar cycle, the moon

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lunar cycle, moon, science

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