Science 4.9A & 4.9B

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What is a Full Moon?

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A Full Moon is a phase of the Moon when it is fully illuminated as seen from Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is a New Moon?

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A New Moon is when the side of the Moon facing Earth is not lit and is invisible.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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How long does it take for the Moon to orbit the Earth?

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It takes about 1 month for the Moon to make one complete cycle around the Earth.

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What is the Southern Hemisphere's season when the North Pole is tilted toward the Sun?

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Winter.

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What are Moon Phases?

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Moon Phases are the different appearances of the Moon as it orbits the Earth, including New Moon, Crescent Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, and Last Quarter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the significance of patterns in science?

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Patterns help us make predictions and understand cause-and-effect relationships.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What is a Crescent Moon?

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A Crescent Moon is a phase of the Moon when only a small part of it is illuminated, appearing as a thin sliver.

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What is the difference between a Solar Eclipse and a Lunar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's light. A Lunar Eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow on the Moon.

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What causes the seasons on Earth?

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Seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis and its orbit around the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

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What is the Earth’s rotation?

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The Earth’s rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis, which takes about 24 hours and causes day and night.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6