Introduction
This webquest is based on the following http://mrscienceut.net/phasesofthemoonwebquest.html
The Moon changes shape every day. Sometimes you can see only part of the Moon. Other times, you can see the entire Moon. Why does this happen?
The purpose of this WebQuest is to help you learn why we see phases of the Moon.
Tasks
Your task is to explain why the Moon changes appearance throughout the month. You will complete six tasks. It will help you understand why the Moon's appearance changes.
The First Task
Complete the Task One on your worksheet. Draw and name eight important phases of the Moon. You will...
Watch these videos to help you.
This webquest is based on the following http://mrscienceut.net/phasesofthemoonwebquest.html
The Moon changes shape every day. Sometimes you can see only part of the Moon. Other times, you can see the entire Moon. Why does this happen?
The purpose of this WebQuest is to help you learn why we see phases of the Moon.
Tasks
Your task is to explain why the Moon changes appearance throughout the month. You will complete six tasks. It will help you understand why the Moon's appearance changes.
The First Task
Complete the Task One on your worksheet. Draw and name eight important phases of the Moon. You will...
- Draw the eight Moon phases.
- Write the correct name of these phases.
Watch these videos to help you.
Here are some websites you can use to complete Task One.
Phases of the Moon – from Penguin?
Phases of the Moon - SpacePlace
The Second Task
Science has special terms. You need to know what these terms mean. For Task Two, define the following terms: gibbous, waning, and waxing. You will identify which phases are waxing and waning.
Process
Get the definitions of the terms at this webpage.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
The Third Task
For Task Three, draw your birthday Moon. What phase was it on the day you were born? Find out and fill in the circle. Also, draw a picture of the phase of the Moon on your 2016 birthday
Process
Use this website. Select your birthdate.
StarDate Online – Phases of the Moon Calendar
The Fourth Task
How does the Moon change during the month? For Task Four, complete the Task Four worksheet. See how the Moon changes each day. Complete the worksheet for September 2013.
Process
Go the website below. Select the current month and year.
StarDate Online – Phases of the Moon Calendar
Don't forget to answer the questions!
The Fifth Task
During the evening (and daytime), the Moon, stars, and Sun appear to move through the sky. For Task Five, explain why this happens.
Process
Use these websites to find out why.
Do Stars Move?
Paths of the Stars
The Sixth Task
For Task Six, show the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun at each of the eight phases. Complete the worksheet identifying the correct phase and draw a picture of that phase of the Moon.
Process - use this video to help you
Phases of the Moon – from Penguin?
Phases of the Moon - SpacePlace
The Second Task
Science has special terms. You need to know what these terms mean. For Task Two, define the following terms: gibbous, waning, and waxing. You will identify which phases are waxing and waning.
Process
Get the definitions of the terms at this webpage.
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
The Third Task
For Task Three, draw your birthday Moon. What phase was it on the day you were born? Find out and fill in the circle. Also, draw a picture of the phase of the Moon on your 2016 birthday
Process
Use this website. Select your birthdate.
StarDate Online – Phases of the Moon Calendar
The Fourth Task
How does the Moon change during the month? For Task Four, complete the Task Four worksheet. See how the Moon changes each day. Complete the worksheet for September 2013.
Process
Go the website below. Select the current month and year.
StarDate Online – Phases of the Moon Calendar
Don't forget to answer the questions!
The Fifth Task
During the evening (and daytime), the Moon, stars, and Sun appear to move through the sky. For Task Five, explain why this happens.
Process
Use these websites to find out why.
Do Stars Move?
Paths of the Stars
The Sixth Task
For Task Six, show the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun at each of the eight phases. Complete the worksheet identifying the correct phase and draw a picture of that phase of the Moon.
Process - use this video to help you
The websites below will help you complete Task Six.
Use this Diagram, it has the sunlight coming from the left.
The Moon’s Phases
Use this Diagram, it has the sunlight coming from the left.
The Moon’s Phases
The Seventh Task
For Task Seven, you will take a quiz. You must score 70% or higher to pass.
To take the quiz, go to this website
For Task Seven, you will take a quiz. You must score 70% or higher to pass.
To take the quiz, go to this website