ARTEMIS II ORBITS MOON
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? DRAG THE GLOWING SUN ?
1. Understanding how to use light and dark to create 3D depth.
A sphere "transforms" based on where the light hits it. This is a foundational lesson in art called Value—
"If I move the Sun here, the Moon looks like a sliver." This active participation locks in the science much better than passive watching
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1. Light and Shade (Value)
Kids see that the Moon doesn't actually change its physical shape. Instead, they learn that light is directional. By moving the Sun, they observe how a sphere "transforms" based on where the light hits it. This is a foundational lesson in art called Value—understanding how to use light and dark to create 3D depth.