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Does the Moon Rotate?

Does the Moon Rotate?

This fun and simple hands-on astronomy activity lets learners make 3-dimensional models of the Earth and Moon. Using the Sun's light, learners will discover that the Moon rotates in the same amount of time it takes to make one orbit around the Earth. The Moon experiences day and night, but each day lasts about 14 Earth days, as does each night. The pdf contains step-by-step instructions, photos, presentation tips, and links to background...

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Keywords:
Moon and Sun, The Moon, Orbit, NSDL, Sun, Eclipses, Rotation, Physics, Planets, Earth System Science, Astronomy, Space Science, The Sun, Moon, Outer Space, Geoscience, Model Building, Orbits, Simulation-Based Learning, Earth, Days, Arts and Crafts, Solar System, Earth and Space Science, Outdoor Activities
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
March 19, 2020
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
Grade School, Middle School, High School
Technical Format:
PDF
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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No
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Unknown

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