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The Phases of the Moon

Investigating why the moon appears to change shape over the course of a month.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why does the moon look different every night even though it is a solid rock?
  2. 2How does the moon influence the tides on Earth?
  3. 3What is the relationship between the moon's orbit and our calendar months?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Earth and Space
Year: Year 5
Subject: Science
Unit: Earth and Space
Period: Earth & Space

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