The Moon
What is the first stage of the moon phases?
New Moon
Why is it hot in the summer and cold in the winter?
The Earth is tilted towards the sun in summer and away in winter.
What cause shadows?
The sun
Name two renewable resources.
(Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Hydro, Biomass, etc.)
The moon is rotating around the Earth. True or False?
False
The moon is revolving around the Earth.
What season is known for flowers blooming and bad rainstorms?
Spring
During the day, when is my shadow the smallest?
At noon! (Straight above us)
In our demonstration of Rotation and revolution, who was our moon and what did they do?
Waseem, revolved around the Earth.
How many phases of the moon are there?
8 phases
What season has the most days?
Summer
Would my shadow be larger at 11:AM or 3:pm?
3 p.m. At 11 it is closer to above us directly, making are shadows smaller. Meanwhile, at 3 the sun has shifted to our side causing our shadows to elongate.
What are tides?
Gravitational pull of the Moon OR Sun on the Ocean
How many days is a Moon cycle?
28 - 29 days
(About a month)
What did Mrs.Bailey use in class to demonstrate the changing seasons?
A tree.
Free Space
Lucky You!
The smallest planet is --- ?
Mercury
What is the difference between Waxing and Waning?
Waxing the beginning of the cycle and Waning is leading to the end of the cycle/ starting over.
Are seasons caused by rotation or revolution?
Rotation! The tilt of the Earth's axis during rotation causes the different seasons on Earth.
Would your shadow be larger at 6 AM or 8 AM?
8AM
We have landed a small robot rover named Perseverance on Mars. It is currently exploring the landscape.