Sometimes you can see the moon at night. When you go outside, you stand on Earth. Did you know they are the same shape? So ... what shape is that?
Look close at each picture below. Click on the object that is the correct shape of Earth and its moon.
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Both Earth and its moon are spheres. A sphere is a round object. What other things can you think of that are spheres?
Make a list of things you see as you go through the day.
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(The QuickTime plug-in is needed to play sounds and movies correctly.)
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Updated
March 1, 2005
by: Glen Westbroek
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