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NASA Spotlites are short (90-120 second) student-produced videos that allow learners to actively confront and disprove science misconceptions. These videos are paired with classroom-ready 5E lessons that will engage learners through interactive technology. Use NASA eClips lessons and the Spotlite challenge to increase your learners' scientific literacy.

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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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.