Which of the following best describes a neap tide? A. there are no high or low tidesB. weak tides that have are not as high as usualC. strong tides that are higher than usual

When do neap tides occur?A. when moon and sun are alignedB. when moon and sun are right angle to each

otherC. during a new moon

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Moon Phases

When the bright part is getting bigger, the Moon is waxing. (right-light)

When it is getting smaller, the Moon is waning. (left light)

When the Moon is more than half-lit, it is called a gibbous Moon. (big)

When the moon is less than half-lit, it is called a crescent Moon. (skinny)

Oreo Cookie Lab?

Moon Phases Flip Book1. You will not cut out the last

page. Set it aside.2. Cut out the other letters on

the dashed lines.3. Place the Venn Diagram

“O” next to the “N” and tape it on the top.

4. Place the notes “O” next to the Venn “O” and tape it on the top.

5. Place the “M” next to the note “O” and tape it on the top.

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http://www.space.com/55-earths-moon-formation-composition-and-orbit.html http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/moon.html

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The phases of the moon

Phases of the moon as seen in the Northern

Hemisphere

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