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ORC Resource Number #3614
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Moon Phases
PROFESSIONAL COMMENTARY

This content resource features an applet that illustrates the phases of the moon. The user can view the earth-sun-moon system, the moon by itself, or both. This resource would be useful in a lesson or unit on the phases of the moon. It could be used as a demonstration or incorporated into a student individual or group activity. (ts)

OHIO STANDARDS
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Science Academic Content Standards
Earth and Space Sciences
NATIONAL STANDARDS
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National Science Education Standards
Earth and Space Science
RESOURCE TYPE
Content Resource
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
Grades 6–8
TOPICS
Science --
Earth and Space Science;
Universe;
Solar System;
KEYWORDS
gibbious;
applet;
moon phases;
waxing;
waning;
full moon;
new moon;
crescent moon;
earth-sun-moon system;
quarter moon
Publisher: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Author: Chris Dolan