Geography · 3rd Class · Planet Earth in space · 3o Periodo
The Moon and its Phases
Learning about the moon, its orbit around the Earth, and why it appears to change shape.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary Geography Curriculum 3rd and 4th Classes: Natural environments;Planet Earth in space - Understand the relationship of the Earth to the sun and the moon.
About This Topic
Learning about the moon, its orbit around the Earth, and why it appears to change shape.
Key Questions
- What is the moon made of?
- Why does the moon appear to change shape?
- How does the moon affect the Earth?
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