Learning Exercise

Moon Phases

Actual pictures of the phases of the moon.

Material:: Phases of the Moon
Date last modified:: June 25, 2006
Created by:: Cathi Graves Tudman
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Phases of the Moon

Actual pictures of the moon during it's various phases. Site is a little difficult to navigate and it takes 4 or 5 steps... see more

Material Type:: Reference Material

Exercise

Using the provided chart, students will observe the moon throughout its various phases, coloring in the paper and noting the times they made their observations. The finished product should resemble the illustrations available on the listed URL.
A set of real photographs of the moon's phases can also be found at this site:
http://aa.usno.navy.mil

Disciplines

Science and Technology / Astronomy

Audience

Technical Notes

Many steps necessary to find this set of pictures.
1. click on INDEX on original site under "Find It"
2. Select the letter "M"
3. Go down about 25 or so entries to MOON,
FRACTION ILLUMINATED

Requirements

Language Arts (ELD III or higher reading) skills & basic computer skills are necessary to navigate this site.

Topics

CA 8th Grade Physical Science Standard 4d -
Earth in the Solar System
(Moon shines by reflected sunlight)

Type of Task

Learning Objectives

Students will keep an observational journal of the phases of the moon for the month of May charting the differences in times the moon is observed.