an answer to a question as old as mankind moon phases

An answer to a question as old as mankind

Moon Phases

1. Draw a line 7 cm down2. Cut1. Draw a line 7 cm down2. Cut

Make a tiny mark halfway acrossMake a tiny mark halfway across

Folds end overFolds end over

1. Trace around the index card near the middle

2. Cut lines you just drew, forming a window

3. Now cut here (top side only!)4. Draw an “Earth” inside the window

Which quarter?

New Moon

Full Moon 3rd Qtr. Moon

1st Qtr. Moon

Let’s shade the day/night side of each moonLet’s shade the day/night side of each moon

Full Moon 3rd Qtr. Moon

1st Qtr. Moon View from earth A new moon occurs when…

•How are the moon/earth/sun positioned?•What does the moon look like, and why?

Now you finish the rest:•View from Earth on inside•Notes about it on outside

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