Global Perspectives and Local Landscapes · 6th Year · Planet Earth in Space · 3o Periodo
Phases of the Moon
Track the lunar cycle and understand why the moon appears to change shape in the night sky.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary Curriculum Geography 5th and 6th Class: Natural environments;Observe and record the phases of the moon over a period of time.
About This Topic
Track the lunar cycle and understand why the moon appears to change shape in the night sky.
Key Questions
- Why does the moon look different at various times of the month?
- How does the position of the sun affect the moon's appearance?
- What impact do the moon's phases have on Earth?
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