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Moonlit Harmony - The Lunar Phases

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COMBINED RATING

3.2 Stars

TEACHERS (9)

3.3

STUDENTS (1113)

3.0

LENGTH

12 Minutes

GRADES

6
7
8

CAPABILITIES

iPad Support
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Spanish Language Support
Text-to-Speech Support
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Description

Discover the moon's magic in 'Moonlit Harmony - The Lunar Phases,' where curiosity leads to enlightenment. In this enchanting game, step into the shoes of Kia, a bright apprentice at the mystical Moonlit Academy. Explore the intriguing lunar phases and their impact on our world as Kia seeks to earn a coveted emblem and secure a permanent place at the academy. Guided by the wisdom of the Moon Guardian, navigate the celestial dial, unlock the secrets of the moon's varied appearances from different global perspectives, and help Kia master the lunar cycle. Animated illustrations enhance your learning, making each phase both visually engaging and educational.

Vocabulary Words

lunar cycle
new moon
waxing crescent
waxing gibbous
first quarter
third quarter
waning crescent
waning gibbous
full moon

Instructions

Play through this interactive game to learn about Lunar Phases. Suitable for Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.

Main Concepts

The light that appears to originate from the Moon is actually sunlight reflecting from the Moon's surface.
The phases of the Moon can be predicted based on the observed pattern of the lunar cycle.
The lunar cycle is 29.5 days long.
There is a far side of the Moon that never faces Earth.
The phases of the Moon are the result of the Moon's rotation around Earth relative to the Sun.

Discussion Questions

Before the Game

Why does the moon appear to change shape throughout the month? What are the lunar phases?

After the Game

What does a first-quarter moon look like? What does a new moon look like? What does a full moon look like?

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Game Details

Difficulty

Content Integration

Lexile Level

705