
Why do you think the Sun is illuminating different halves of the moon in the two images above?


Model the two simulated Earth-Moon-Sun views below.
Chapter 1: Light and Dark on the Moon
Lesson 1.4: Simulating Light and Dark on the Moon
Goal:
- Show light and dark on the Earth and Moon from a top view.
Do:
- Draw the appropriate amount of light, and in the correct location depending on its location
In the top-view, as the moon orbits the Earth, how much of the moon is lit and how much is dark?
CFS:
Accurately identifies how light impacts the moon’s appearance
Accurately describes the relationship between the moons position and the appearance from Earth
Based on the view from Earth panel, what changes as the moon orbits the Earth?
CFS:
Accurately identifies how light impacts the moon’s appearance
Accurately describes the relationship between the moons position and the appearance from Earth
"Based on the view from earth i notice that the moon can appear (the same/different). This happens because ... "
Use your answer above and your observations of the SIM. From a View-From Earth explain what causes the moon’s appearance to change?
CFS:
Accurately identifies how light impacts the moon’s appearance
Accurately describes the relationship between the moons position and the appearance from Earth
"Based on the simulation i notice that the moon can appear partially illuminate. This happens because ... "
(think: why is the moon light on side side and dark on the other?)