Students learn about the phases of the moon, develop an understanding of the relative positions of the Sun, Moon and Earth, discuss when the Moon can be seen and keep a journal of the Moon’s position and appearance.
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Students learn about the phases of the moon.
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* Observing the moon
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* Learn about the phases of the moon.
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'''Moon observation activity'''
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1. Ask students when they can see the Moon, what shape it is and where in the sky it is located.
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2. Provide students with multiple copies of the [https://karnatakaeducation.org.in/KOER/en/index.php/File:Moon_observing_activity-new.pdf Moon observation sheet] and explain how to complete it.
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3. Inform students that they will be observing the Moon once a day for as many days as they can over the next month.
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* Where did you see the Moon at various times of the month?
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* How did the Moon's appearance change over the month?
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* Where does the full moon first appear in the sky?
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4. Students should complete as many days of Moon observations as they can or should during the month, with adequate detail and notes.
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'''Phases of moon'''
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Moon boxes provide one way to model the phenomena of moon phases.