Introduction
The Moon changes shape every day. Sometimes you can see only part of the Moon. Other times, you can see the entire Moon. Why does this happen?
The purpose of this WebQuest is to help you learn why we see phases of the Moon.
Task
Task One
Complete the Task One section on your worksheet. Draw and name eight important phases of the Moon. You will...
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Draw the eight Moon phases.
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Write the correct name of these phases.
Watch this videos to help you.
http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=241674
Here is a websites to help:
http://www.windows2universe.org/the_universe/uts/moon3.html
Task Two
Science has special terms. You need to know what these terms mean. For Task Two, define the following terms: gibbous, waning, and waxing. You will identify which phases are waxing and waning.
Get the definitions of the terms at this webpage.
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/moon-phases/en/
Task Three
For Task Three, draw your birthday Moon. What phase was it on the day you were born? Find out and fill in the circle. (Make sure you change the year so it is the year you were born.) Also, draw a picture of the phase of the Moon on your 2014 birthday.
Use this website. Select your birthdate.
https://themoonjoy.com/birthday-moon-phase/
Task Four
How does the Moon change during the month? For Task Four, complete the Task Four worksheet. See how the Moon changes each day. Complete the worksheet for September 2013.
Process
Go the website below. Select the correct month and year.
https://themoonjoy.com/birthday-moon-phase/
Process
Fill out the Phases of the Moon Webquest under the Task tab.
Evaluation
Your evaluation will be your worksheet - Webquest Answer Sheet.
Did you answer all of the questions?
Did you use the information from the websites to help you answer the questions?
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed your trip through the web learning about the Phases of the Moon!