EMS: 3.1 (2/11) Version B

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7 questions

Objective: SWBAT identify the conditions of a lunar eclipse by looking at physical models and online models.

Do Now:

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The images below show the Moon during a new moon phase and the Moon during a lunar eclipse. The images are from Top View.


How is the moon similar and different during a New Moon and Lunar Eclipse?

Exit Ticket Review:

Guided Notes:

Vocabulary
1. Lunar Eclipse: when the Moon is completely dark
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Complete the guided model below

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Think: Use your Moon sphere to help you complete the following statement using one of the words below:

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon is in ________________________ in its orbit.

Practice:

Amplify Science:
Unit 7: Earth, Moon, and Sun
Chapter 3: Lunar Eclipses
Lesson 3.1: Introduction to Lunar Eclipses
o Simulation


Goal:
Find a lunar eclipse in the Earth, Moon, and Sun Simulation and explore the different views to answer the question: What makes the Moon completely dark during a lunar eclipse?
Tips:
• There will be a lunar eclipse in July, August, or September in 2025.
• You may find it helpful to move time slowly, using the day and hour timeline sliders.
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Lunar Eclipse:
Draw the position of the Moon in a lunar eclipse

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Describe the precise location of the Earth, Moon, and Sun which allow a lunar eclipse to occur.
CFS:
  • accurately identifies the position of the Moon to predict the correct Moon phase
  • accurately describes the cause and effect relationship between rotational movements and illuminated objects
"In order for a lunar eclipse to happen the Earth, Moon and Sun must...

(think: what about the alignment of the three objectes is special for a lunar eclipse?)

Exit Ticket:

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Draw the side view (system view) diagram for a full moon and a lunar eclipse below.

1. Identify the correct location for a full moon and lunar eclipse
2. shade in the appropriate amount of moon for that specific moon.

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Describe the phenomenon that allows eclipses to be so rare in our solar system.
CFS:
  • accurately identifies the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun
  • accurately describes the cause and effect relationship between rotational movements/orbits and illuminated objects