Difference between revisions of "The Phases of the Moon"
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− | Understanding how the Sun changes helps us deal better with what happens on Earth. Humans observe that the Moon changes in brightness from night to night and more careful scrutiny reveals that its shape also appears to change with the brightness. | + | Understanding how the Sun changes helps us deal better with what happens on Earth through seasonal planning for food and shelter. Maybe tracking the Moon can provide similar benefit. Humans observe that the Moon changes in brightness from night to night and more careful scrutiny reveals that its shape also appears to change with the brightness. |
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Revision as of 15:40, 17 July 2022
Motivation
Understanding how the Sun changes helps us deal better with what happens on Earth through seasonal planning for food and shelter. Maybe tracking the Moon can provide similar benefit. Humans observe that the Moon changes in brightness from night to night and more careful scrutiny reveals that its shape also appears to change with the brightness.
Question
Investigation
Conclusion
[concluding statement]
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