The Predictable Patterns of the Moon, Earth and Sun.

1. Why does the moon appear to change its shape? Before you watch this video, can you answer this question in your own words? Then watch the video and answer the questions that follow. 2. The moon shines because the moon itself has its own light. its surface reflects light from the sun. the earth shines a flashlight on it. 3. Which of the following correctly describes the movement of the Earth, moon, and sun? Moon revolves around the Sun and Earth revolves around the Moon. Sun revolves around the Moon and the Moon revolves around Earth. Moon revolves around Earth, Earth revolves around the Sun. The Sun and Moon revolve around Earth. 4. Why do we see phases of the moon during a month? We see only portions of the lighted part of the moon as it moves around Earth. Parts of the moon are always in shadow. Eclipses of the moon occur nightly. The moon is smaller when it is farther from us. 5. What happens when you see the moon’s “phases” change? The moon appears to change color location shape distance 6. Full Moon Draw and label the correct order of the Earth, Moon and Sun when the moon is FULL. 7. Which moon phase do WE SEE on Earth when the moon is in this position? Click on the blue dot to label the correct moon phase when the Earth, Moon and Sun are in this position. 1st Quarter moon_challenge The Moon's Phases follow a predictable pattern. Use this knowledge to place the correct moon phase in the calendar. Click on the words above to get to the link. Try to get through all 3 levels until you see this certificate. 8. Complete the Lunar (Moon) Cycle Challenge! 9. More Patterns!! Watch this video and then complete the vocabulary sort in question 10. 10. Rotation or Revolution??? Below are the two categories of rotation and revolution. Three vocabulary words belong to each category. Match the correct vocabulary word to the category. Rotation day and night 24 hours axis Revolution one year 365 days orbit