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It's Just a Phase!

Phases of the Moon and the Effects on Earth

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th Grade

This lesson explores why the moon appears to change shape while it orbits Earth and why moon phases occur. Students have the opportunity to make observations, create a hands-on moon model to explore the different moon phases, and participate in discussions about the eight phases of the moon. Students... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
It's Just a Phase!

Phases of the Moon and the Effects on Earth

Tag Related

  • Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)

Subject Subject

  • Science

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th Grade

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • IOD403, EMI201, 8.ESS1.2
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Time Frame 115 minutes

Students will use the DNA sequence to find out about mutations. They will learn about insertion, deletion, substitution in the DNA process to find if mutations are harmful or beneficial. Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • IOD302, EMI301, 8.LS3.1
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