Learn Moon Phases
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LENGTH
10 Minutes
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Description
The game starts with a conversation between Mito and Mino. Mito and Mino are friends. Mino gets doubts on why the Moon is looking different each day. Mito takes Mino to a Planetarium and solves all of Mino’s doubts by explaining Lunar phases with a practical model. Then comes the gameplay part which is divided into 3 levels. Mino has to win each level by using the learnings he got in the initial part.
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Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Lunar Phases. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.
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Discussion Questions
Before the Game
What do you notice when you look at the moon on different days of the week or month? What is a planetarium? How does the position of the sun change throughout the day? Why is the moon considered a satellite? Why does the moon appear lit up in the night sky?
After the Game
Why does the moon appear differently as it orbits the Earth? How does the moon appear during the phase New Moon? What is the difference between waxing and waning? What are the phases of the moon in the order they appear during the month? How many days does it take to the moon to complete one lunar cycle?