Earth's Place in the Universe · Earth & Space

Earth-Moon-Sun Cycles

Explaining the phenomena of seasons, moon phases, and eclipses through cyclic patterns.

Key Questions

  1. 1What causes the shape of the moon to change from night to night?
  2. 2How do we know that Earth's tilt is responsible for seasons?
  3. 3What would happen if the Earth stopped rotating on its axis?

Common Core State Standards

MS-ESS1-1
Grade: 8th Grade
Subject: Science
Unit: Earth's Place in the Universe
Period: Earth & Space

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