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
Draw the appropriate amount of light, and in the correct location depending on its location
Based on the top-view panel, how does light from the sun travel?
In the top-view, as the moon orbits the Earth, how much of the moon is lit and how much is dark? What evidence do you have to support your claim?
CFS:
Accurately identifies the light on the moon based on its position
Accurately describes the relationship between the moons position and the appearance from Earth
Based on the view from Earth panel, what visually changes about the moon as the moon orbits the Earth?
CFS:
Accurately identifies the light on the moon based on its position
Accurately describes the relationship between the moons position and the appearance from Earth
Use your answer above and your observations of the SIM. From a View-From Earth explain what causes the moon’s appearance to change? What evidence do you have to support your claim?
CFS:
Accurately identifies the light on the moon based on its position
Accurately describes the relationship between the moons position and the appearance from Earth
