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Lesson 23 of 84 · Day and Night
ExperimentThe Moon Changes Shape! (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Some nights the moon is a big circle. We call that a full moon!
Key Words
- moon
- star
Materials Needed
- flashlight
- ball (Earth)
- small ball (moon)
- dark room
- paper plate
Safety First
- Protect your work surface with newspaper or plastic.
- Adult supervision recommended.
- Do not taste any materials.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Can you name the things in the picture?
Step 2 — Do
Use a flashlight to make shadows on the wall. Move the light—what happens?
Step 3 — Observe
Use your eyes, ears, and hands to explore. What do you notice?
Step 4 — Record
Color a picture to show what happened.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3Is the moon always the same shape?