Moon Phases
What do we call the different ways th moon looks during the month?
Moon Phases
What is it called when the sun stays up all day and night?
Midnight Sun
During Midnight Sun, what do people gather to prepare for winter?
Food, resources?
Which solstice has the longest day?
Summer Solstice
What planet does the moon orbit?
Earth
True or False: The moon makes its own light.
False
What is it called when the sun does not set at all?
Polar Night
Why is hunting harder during Polar Night?
Because it's dark
Which solstice has the shortest day?
Winter Solstice
What causes the Northern Lights?
Energy from the sun hitting Earth's atmosphere
What is the moon phase called when it is completely dark?
New Moon
What colorful lights appear in the northern sky?
Aurora Borealis/ Northern Lights
What do many Indigenous peoples relate the northern lights to?
Spirits or stories
Around what date is the Summer Solstice?
June 21
How long does it take the moon to complete a full moon phase cycle?
Around 29 days
Waxing
Which season does the Midnight Sun happen in?
Summer
Why is community important during Polar night?
Safety
Sharing resources
Around what date is the Winter Solstice?
Decemeber 21
Which natural phenomena gives people extra daylight to prepare for winter?
Midnight sun
Draw and label any moon phase correctly
New moon, waxing/ waning crescent, waxing/ waning gibbous, First quarter, Third quarter, Full moon
Why is Polar Night challenging for people?
It makes it hard to...
see
hunt
travel
Give 1 example how Indigenous peoples use knowledge passed down to live safely during events like midnight sun or polar night?
Knowing when to gather food, how to prepare for winter, using community support, share resources, understanding animal patterns for safe travel routes, using stories and teachings to teach behavior (not whistling to northern lights)
What is the difference between summer and winter solstice?
Longest vs shortest days of the year
Draw the first 4 moon phases in order
New moon, Waxing crescent, First quarter, Waxing gibbous