Students learn why the Moon appears to change shape, how it orbits Earth, and what causes the main lunar phases. They model the phases using simple props and practise distinguishing rotation from orbit.
Worksheet Focus
Students apply scientific vocabulary to explain why we only ever see one side of the Moon, using terms such as orbit, rotation, synchronous, and tidal locking to build a clear written explanation.
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