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
- 1What causes the shape of the moon to change from night to night?
- 2How do we know that Earth's tilt is responsible for seasons?
- 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
Suggested Methodologies
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