Introduction
Hello Scientists!
WONDER: How do the movements of the Sun and Earth affect the phases of the moon?
This is the question that you and your classmates will investigate in your role as student astronomers.
Task
You will describe the patterns of the apparent motion the moon and how it can be observed, described, and explained with models.
Process
Instructions:
1. Explore the virtual simulation . . .
- While you were observing the moon in the virtual lab, describe the positions of the observer and the moon.
- Elaborate on what you explored during the virtual simulation. Minimum of 3 complete sentences.
2. Watch the video . . .
- The moon has phases. What does this mean?
- How many days does it take the moon to orbit around Earth?
- Provide 3 fun facts about the moon.
- When does a lunar eclipse occur?
-Name the phases of the moon.
3. Investigate the presentation to learn more about energy ! ! !
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1dJ8iIrK0WZRV3QVpovzxPJdj-aGXYcw3vGI6lenZ2eI/edit?usp=sharing
- What causes the appearance of the moon to change so drastically?
- Why does the moon have phases?
- Describe the relationship of the Sun-Earth-Moon and how it causes the moon phases.
- Name the 8 phases of the moon.
Evaluation
Scientists...
Let's see what you have learned ! ! !
Click on the link to be sent to your evaluation exam . . .
GOOD LUCK ! ! !
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1drA7rorQD2nlR28GCi-f_c-WHDLXgVizHRN7M8x4GYM/edit?usp=sharing
Conclusion
Well Done Scientists ! ! !
You have shown that you understand the phases of the moon . . .
You have a task to do ! ! !
- Select 1 of the 4 projects found in the links.
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/242842604894775953/
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/30962316175607292/
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/34269647152319825/
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/2533343525928983/
- You will record or provide an image of yourself with the project.
- You will then write a one page reflection on your experience with the project.
Introduce your project.
What did you learn?
Were there any surprises?
Explain how the movements of the Sun and Earth affect the moon phases.
Credits
Teacher Page
Standards:
MS-ESS1-1. Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
Essential Question:
How do the movements of the Sun, Earth and moon affect the patterns observed by humans on Earth?