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The sky at night - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Light and shadow assist in perceiving various phases of the moon.
        
        Move a ball in torchlight and observe how light and shadows change
    - - The appearance of the moon seems to vary because what we see is a different portion of it illuminated by the sun.
      - Sort full, half, and crescent moon pictures by their shapes and guess what the next moon phase will look like.
- - - - Observations of the Night Sky
        
        Humans learn about the night sky by observation and experience
        
        Moon Observations Share experiences of seeing the moon at home.
      - The Night Sky in Our Surroundings
        
        The night sky belongs to nature and is a dynamic part of our surroundings.
        
        Compare day and night sky pictures. Identify differences and discuss how surroundings change.
        
        Reference list
        
        Department of Basic Education. (2011). Curriculum and assessment policy statement (CAPS): Life skills foundation phase Grades R–3. Government Printer.
        
        National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2024). Earth's moon overview. NASA Science. https://science.nasa.gov/moon/
        
        National Aeronautics and Space Administration. (2024). Moon phases. NASA Science. https://science.nasa.gov/moon/moon-phases/
- - - - The tools assist us in observing, studying, and recording information on the moon.
      - Moon Observation record and compare the moon’s shape each day.
    - - Moon Phase Wheel, Create and test a moon phase wheel to identify different moon phases.
      - Models aid in comprehending and explaining how the moon appears to change its appearance.