Begin the lesson by discussing why the moon appears larger and brighter than stars, despite being smaller. Use this as a hook to engage students' curiosity about the moon and its movements.

Explain how the Earth's gravity affects the moon's orbit and introduce the concept of the moon's phases. Use diagrams to illustrate the moon's orbit and phases.

Watch the video 'Movements of the Moon' to understand how the moon orbits the Earth and reflects sunlight, leading to its changing appearance in the night sky.

Explore the phases of the moon by observing images and videos. Discuss the difference between waxing and waning phases.

Use the video 'Can you name the phases of the moon?' to reinforce the understanding of the moon's phases and their causes.

Conduct a moon diary activity where students observe the moon every two days for 28 days, drawing its appearance and noting the date, time, and phase.

Assign students to research and present on the different phases of the moon, explaining the differences between waxing and waning.

Use the assessment 'Earth’s Orbit and Seasons – Comprehension' to check students' understanding of how the moon's orbit affects its phases.

Reflect on the lesson by discussing how the moon's phases are a result of its position relative to the Earth and Sun. Encourage students to share their observations from the moon diary activity.

Conclude the unit with a quiz to test comprehension of the moon's movements and phases.

For further exploration, students can watch 'The First Man on the Moon' to understand the significance of the moon in space exploration.