PHASES OF THE MOON

1. Conclusion Introduction Task Process Evaluation PHASES OF THE MOON A WebQuest for 4th Grade (Science) Designed by Megan Heldmheld01@bellarmine.edu

2. Conclusion Introduction Task Process Evaluation Dear Lunar Scientists, Welcome to NASA! Enter the atmosphere by accessing your Task to receive your new MOON MISSION!

3. Conclusion Introduction Task Process Evaluation For help send out an S.O.S. to you mission officer here. Today you will be on a mission as a Lunar Scientist to study the position and phases of the Moon. To begin your mission continue to Process.

4. Conclusion Introduction Task Process Evaluation 2 1 3 Process Control Panel You will use your worksheet to help you follow the activities with the WebQuest. Click on button 1 to begin!

5. Conclusion Introduction Task Process 1 Evaluation • Check the boxes next to the activities after completing each process on the worksheet. • Click each picture to complete the activities below. (Complete all four for full credit) 1 Dear Lunar Scientist, Have you ever noticed that the Moon appears to move across the sky on a daily basis? 2

6. Conclusion Introduction Task Process 2 Evaluation 2 Dear Lunar Scientist, Did you know the Moon changes from day to day in a cycle that lasts about a month? • Check the boxes next to the activities after completing each process on the worksheet. • Watch the Moon Phases Song video to the right to see the changes. • Match the Moon shapes to the correct phase names using the table on the worksheet. (this site can be used as a tool) 3 • Extension: Watch the NASA Lunar Eclipse video.

7. Conclusion Introduction Task Process 3 Evaluation 3 Dear Lunar Scientist, Have you ever imagined traveling in space to walk on the moon? • Watch the First Moon Landing video and check the box next to the activity on the worksheet after completion. • Write and draw what you think it might be like to walk on the moon on your worksheet . • Extension: Watch the NASA Tour of the Moon videoand NASA's First Step Back to the Moon video. "One small step for man, a giant leap for mankind.” Click to see what a good writer uses…

8. Conclusion Introduction Task Process Evaluation WebQuest Rubric Click each picture to visit the complete rubrics for each Objective.

9. WebQuestRubric: Objective 1

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12. Conclusion Introduction Task Process Evaluation Teacher Page In the end this Webquest was developed to create an interactivity journey for 4th graders to meet Common Core Standard SC-04-2.3.5. By the end students will understand that the moon appears to move across the sky on a daily basis much like the Sun. Students will also understand that the observable shape of the moon can be described as it changes from day to day in a cycle that lasts about a month. Finally students will apply Common Core Standard SC-04-2.3.5 to write an opinion piece on the topic supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

13. Conclusion Introduction Task Process Evaluation Teacher Page Accommodations/Modifications Page

14. Accommodations/Modifications Page • Special Education in the Science Classroom Website • Phases of the Moon Modified Site • Extra interactive activities: sciencekids.com • Earth, Moon and Sun - An Interactive Learning Experience • Lunar Phases • More activities can be found if you Return to Teacher Page. • Use Diagram Explanations: The illustration may look a little complex for some students at first. • MoonConnection.comhas examples on how to simplify the unit. • Teacher’s can introduce edible models of Moon Phases for children in the classroom. Here’s how!

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16. A Good Writer • Writes about topics supporting a point of view with reasons and information. • Introduces a topic or text clearly. • States an opinion. • Creates an organizational structure. • Relates ideas grouped to support the writer’s purpose. • Provides reasons that are supported by facts and details. • Links opinions and reasons using words and phrases (like in order to). • Provides a concluding statement. • Provides a section related to the opinion presented. 3

17. Sun, Earth, Moon Model Craft Materials: 1 paper plate white construction paper or card stock Earth and Moon cutouts from template hole puncher crayons 2 brass fasteners Scissors Directions: 1. Go to NASA Blogs and download the template. 2. Cut the Earth and Moon pieces from hard white paper. 3. Color the paper plate yellow, color the Earth and Moon. 4. Punch a hole at the end of each strip as shown and in the middle of the paper plate. 5. Fasten the pieces together using brass fasteners. 6. Alternatively, do an image search for 'sun earth moon model' and that should give you the image. 7. Have fun! 2