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Lesson 83 of 84 · Day and Night
ExperimentThe Moon Changes Shape! (Part 5)
What You'll Learn
Some nights the moon is a big circle. We call that a full moon!
Key Words
- moon
- star
Materials Needed
- dark room
- paper plate
- markers
- string
- tape
Safety First
- Be careful with scissors — ask an adult for help if needed.
- Do not look directly at the sun or bright lights.
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?