Objective: SWBAT identify and describe how the Moon’s orbit is related to predictable Moon phase patterns seen on Earth
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Question 1
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How long do you think it will take for the moon to travel the entire orbit and complete 1 full cycle?
Guided Notes:
Simulation: Here
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Question 2
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Complete the guided notes below.
Practice:
Use your understanding of the moon cycle to identify the timing of the images below. (Hint: use the guided notes as a timeline)
Jocelyn uses a foam ball to recreate the moon phases. She knows that the whole moon cycle takes 30 days to complete. She wants to know how long it will take to complete phases 1-4 below.
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Question 3
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Describe what evidence you can find to identify how many days are between Image 1 and 3?
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Question 4
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Describe what evidence you can find to identify how many days are between Image 1 and 2?
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Question 5
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Describe what evidence you can find to identify how many days are between Image 1 and 4?
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Question 6
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How can you predict the day in which the moon will appear fully illuminated from the information above?
(think: where must the moon be located for it to appear fully illuminated? How long will it take the moon to get there? use the guided notes as a timeline)
CFS:
Accurately identifies the light on the moon based on its position
Accurately describes the cause and effect relationship between rotational movements and illuminated objects
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Question 7
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What date do you think the moon will appear fully illuminated?
Exit Ticket:
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Question 8
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A student is modeling the moon phases and is trying to understand the timing when each phase occurs. Use the time stamps and images below to answer the following questions.
How can you predict the time the Moon will take to make 1 complete orbit?
CFS:
Accurately identifies the light on the moon based on its position
Accurately describes the cause and effect relationship between rotational movements and illuminated objects
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Question 9
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How long does it take for 1 complete orbit to occur from the start?