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Objective 1: Explain patterns of changes in the appearance of the moon as it orbits Earth.
a. Describe changes in the appearance of the moon during a month.
b. Identify the pattern of change in the moon’s appearance.
c.Use observable evidence to explain the movement of the moon around Earth in relationship to Earth turning on its axis and the position of the moon changing in the sky.
d. Design an investigation, construct a chart, and collect data depicting the phases of the moon.
Discover the Moon – Phases of the Moon
Help Me, I Think I'm Changing! (SciBer Text)
It's Just a Phase I'm Going Through! (SciBer Text)
Moon Phases/Lunar Phases Explained
What Are the Phases of the Moon?
Why Does the Moon Have Phases?
Wonderville – Phases of the Moon
Objective 2: Demonstrate how the relative positions of Earth, the moon, and the sun create the appearance of the moon’s phases.
a. Identify the difference between the motion of an object rotating on its axis and an object revolving in orbit.
b. Compare how objects in the sky (the moon, planets, stars) change in relative position over the course of the day or night.
c. Model the movement and relative positions of Earth, the moon, and the sun.
Do You Go Where I Go? (SciBer Text)
Now You See Me, Now You Don't! (SciBer Text)
Observing the Sky – Motion of the Earth
Revolve? Rotate? (SciBer Text)
Ring Around Each Other (SciBer Text)
Rise and Shine! (SciBer Text)