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Lunar Phases: A Dance under the Sun

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Learners use a polystyrene ball, sunlight, and the motions of their bodies to model the Moon's phases outdoors.

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Hints for uses in your library	For this activity polystyrene balls are recommended opposed to Styrofoam balls that may be too translucent.
Related Links	Websites: NASA: Moon to Mars Facts About the Moon NASA Spaceplace: The Moon The Moon's Phases in Oreos NASA on Earth's Moon A Peek into the Moon's Interior Exploring the Moon Educator Guide On the Moon Educator Guide Last Mission to the Moon Apollo 11 in Real Time Exploring Lunar Phases Images: Earth's Moon Global Images of Earth Videos: European Space Agency Video: Building a Moon Base NOVA video: Extreme Temperatures on the Moon NASA Scientific Visualization Studio: Tour of the Moon 4k Kid on the Moon NASA \| BEST: Living on the Moon
Originating Source	Lunar and Planetary Instute
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