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8th grade science

Phases of the Moon

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(Pick one of the following options.)

Option 1: Poster

Using page 716 in the textbook, create a neat detailed poster of the eight phases of the moon. Your poster will need to include:

·  labeled images of each phase,

·  and the relationship between the Earth, moon and Sun during each phase.

Option 2: Charted Explanation

Using page 716 in the textbook, create and complete a chart that provides the following information:

·  basic colored circles to represent the light v. dark sides of the moon,

·  the names of each phase,

·  and the relation between the Earth, moon and Sun.

Phase Name / Light v. Dark / Relationships
1st Quarter / / M
E S

Option 3: Flash Cards

Using page 716 in the textbook, create eight flashcards that contain the following information:

·  on side one, basic colored circle to represent the light v. dark sides of the moon,

·  and on side two, the names of each phase and the relationship between the Earth, moon and Sun.

Side 1 / Side 2)
1st Quarter
The moon is at a right angle to the Sun and Earth.