Understanding Moonlight

Chelsea·

Moon Phases

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Grade Level2nd Grade

SubjectMoon Phases

Original Prompt

I need a 1 page students handout that includes: Student Instructions (can be projected or handed out): Open the simulation and click “Play” to see how the Sun, Earth, and Moon move. Watch how the sunlight hits the Moon. Notice how the bright part of the Moon changes as it moves. Discuss with your partner: “Where does the Moon’s light come from?” “When can you see the Moon fully lit?” Draw and label what you see on your recording sheet: Sun → Moon → Earth Use arrows to show how light travels fr...

This learning resource focuses on understanding the source of the Moon's light. It includes a simulation demonstrating the movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon, highlighting how sunlight interacts with the Moon. Students are prompted to engage in discussions about the origin of the Moon's light and when the Moon appears fully lit. They also have an opportunity to draw the relationship between the Sun, Moon, and Earth, showing how light travels from the Sun to the Moon and then reflects to Earth.