the changing Moon

Introduction
As you watch the Moon throughout the month, you notice its appearance changes.  Why?  The purpose of this WebQuest is to explain why the appearance of the Moon changes throughout the month.
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Task
You will make posters explaining why we see phases of the Moon.  You will make posters:
  • Poster 1 - illustrating a myth explaining why we have phases of the Moon.
  • Poster 2 - distinguishing the eight major phases of the Moon.
  • Poster 3 - showing how the Moon’s appearance changes throughout a month.
  • Poster 4 - identifying the phase of the Moon on the day you were born (8½ x 11 paper).
  • Poster 5 - displaying the position of the Sun, Moon, and Earth at the eight major phases.
Process
Materials
  • Worksheet
  • 11x17 paper
  • 8½ x 11 paper
  • Pencil
  • Colored pencils
Websites
Poster 1
The Girl Who Married the Moon
Poster 2
Understanding the Phases of the Moon
Glossary of Lunar Terms
Posters 3 & 4
StarDate – Moon Phases
MoonConnecton.com
Poster 5
Lunar Phases (Complete activities 1-3)
Conclusion
Congratulations for completing this assignment.  You are now a phases of the Moon whiz kid! ​

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