Summary
Introduces the Moon as Earth's natural satellite and why we see it shine. A gentle K-3 look at a familiar object in the sky.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
The Moon is Earth's natural satellite that we can see in the sky.
- Does the Moon make its own light, or does it reflect the Sun's light?
- What is the Moon orbiting?
- Have you seen the Moon look like different shapes? Why might that be?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: Moon, satellite, orbit, reflect, crater.
Try it: Watch the sky for a few nights and draw the shape of the Moon each night.