6a. FAPT: Arranging the Moon

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What questions do you have about this model of the moon phases?

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What do you notice and wonder about the causes of moon phases?

Read the article

Why Does the Moon Change Shape?

Text Source: https://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/why-does-the-moon-change-shape

Task 1: Arranging the Moon

​Cut & place the moon phases in the correct order on the diagram.
Do not glue until you have the teacher or elbow partner check for accuracy.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wQA7ZNsK-LklCC6xG4gH41EmH0MloXJc/view?usp=sharing

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Task 2: Based on the model in Task 1, explain why we see the moon as going through phases throughout the month.

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Task 3: Evaluate the three moon phase models. What are the strengths and weaknesses of each?