Sun
What is the main light source for the moon's phases?
The sun
What is the planet we live on?
Earth
What are the four main phases of the moon?
What are the four main phases of the moon?
What is a model?
A representation used to explain or demonstrate a concept.
Where is the moon positioned during a new moon?
Between the Earth and the sun.
How does the sun's position affect moon visibility?
It determines which part of the moon is illuminated and visible from Earth.
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How does Earth's rotation affect moon phases?
Earth's rotation allows us to see different phases of the moon throughout the night and month.
What causes a lunar eclipse?
The Earth positions itself between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moon.
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Why is it important to model the moon's phases?
It helps visualize and understand the relative positions of the sun, Earth, and moon.
How does the moon's position change throughout the month?
It orbits Earth, changing its position relative to the sun and Earth.
What is solar illumination?
The light from the sun that makes the moon visible
What is the angle of Earth's tilt?
Approximately 23.5 degrees.
How long does it take for the moon to complete one cycle of phases?
Approximately 29.5 days.
What materials can be used to create a moon phase model?
Styrofoam balls, a flashlight, and a dark room
What is the significance of the moon being positioned between the Earth and the sun?
It causes the moon to be invisible from Earth during a new moon phase.
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Describe the sun's role in creating shadows on the moon.
The sun casts shadows on the moon during different phases, affecting visibility.
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Explain how Earth's position relative to the sun affects seasons.
Earth's tilt and orbit determine the intensity and angle of sunlight during different seasons.
What is the difference between a waxing and waning moon?
Waxing means the moon is getting bigger (more illuminated), and waning means it is getting smaller.
How can you demonstrate the moon's phases using a flashlight?
Use a flashlight to represent the sun and move a ball (moon) around a stationary object (Earth) to show phases.
Describe the position of the Earth during a full moon
The Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon
Explain how solar energy influences the moon's surface temperature.
Solar energy heats the moon's surface, affecting its temperature depending on its position relative to the sun.
Describe how Earth’s atmosphere impacts our view of the moon.
The atmosphere can distort the moon's appearance and color due to atmospheric refraction.
Describe how the moon's surface affects its appearance during different phases.
The surface's craters and features cast shadows differently based on the angle of sunlight.
Explain how a 3D model helps in understanding the moon's phases
It provides a spatial understanding of the distances and positions of the sun, Earth, and moon.
The Earth is positioned between the sun and the moon
The Earth blocks sunlight from reaching the moon when they are aligned