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NASA Spotlites videos are short (90-120 second) student-produced videos designed to address science misconceptions. The videos are used within classroom-ready 5E lessons that utilize interactive technologies. Lessons foster conceptual change and deeper understanding of scientific vocabulary.

Moon Phases and Shadows

Student producers from Arizona State Preparatory Academy confront the misconception that other objects in space cause the phases of Earth's Moon.

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Interactive Lesson: Moon Phases and Shadows

What Causes Moon Phases?

Student producers from Arizona State Preparatory Academy confront the misconception that other objects in space cause the phases of Earth's Moon.