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Moon Phase WebQuest

Moon Phase WebQuest. Introduction. 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.

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Moon Phase WebQuest

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  1. Moon Phase WebQuest

  2. Introduction 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.

  3. Tasks Your task is to explain why the Moon changes appearance throughout the month. You will complete six tasks. Use your worksheet to record what you learn. It will help you understand why the Moon’s appearance changes.

  4. 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. View the following for help. How Do the Phases Get Their Names? Phases of the Moon Interactive (push the green play button)

  5. The Second Task Science has special terms. You need to know what these terms mean. For Task Two, define the following terms: gibbous, crescent, waning and waxing. You will identify which phases are waxing and waning. The Full Moon Dictionary

  6. The Third Task For Task Three, draw your birthday Moon. What was the phase of the moon 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 2014 birthday. Click here. Enter your birthday month and year. Press Go. Find your day and draw.

  7. The Fourth Task During the evening (and daytime), the Moon, stars, and Sun appear to move through the sky. For Task Five, explain why this happens using the links below. Do Stars Move? Paths of the Stars

  8. The Fifth 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 January 2104. Moon Phases for January 2014(select January 2014 and go) On the completed chart, label the phases UNDERNEATH the appropriate circle.

  9. The Sixth Task For Task Six, the Moon changes appearance throughout the month because of the positiomn of the Earth, Moon and Sun. On your worksheet identify the phase and draw the correct Moon phase as seen from Earth in the same box. Moon Phase Simulation (click the green play button)

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