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Eclipses

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13 questions

Note from the author:

Formative using Gizmo for students to explore eclipses. 

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Question 1

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Warm-up: Why do we see phases of the moon?

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Question 2

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Where does their shadow fall?

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Question 3

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Is it possible for them to place their hand so they no longer see the lamp?

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Question 7

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What do you think causes a solar eclipse?

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Question 8

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How are the Earth, Moon, and Sun arranged at this time? Sketch them below. (Show Earth, Moon, and Sun in your sketch)

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Question 9

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During a solar eclipse, what is causing the Earth's view of the Sun to be darkend?

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Question 11

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What do you think causes a lunar eclipse?

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Question 12

12.

Sketch and label the Earth, Moon, and Sun at this time.

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Question 13

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What causes the Moon to be darkened in a lunar eclipse?

Question 4

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When their hand blocks their view of the lamp, where does the shadow of their hand fall?

Question 5

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How does the view of the Sun from Earth change?

Question 6

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How does this view change?

Question 10

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What is needed for this to happen?