Observation and Inferences
The lady is wearing a red dress
Observation!
Where would sunrise happen first? China or France
China
Which season has the longest daylight hours in the Northern Hemisphere?
Summer
When we can't see the Moon during the night, what phase is it in?
New Moon
Mr. Old is trying to figure out the correct order that a solar eclipse has to be in for it to occur. What is the correct order?
Sun, Moon, Earth
Mr. Old is holding a marking as he's standing by the board. He will probably write something for the class
Inference!
What causes day and night?
The Earth rotating on it's axis!
What do we call the time when day and night are virtually the same length?
Spring and Fall Equinox!
How long does a lunar cycle take? (Amount of days)
29.5
Mr. Old is debating another senior citizen about the order of a Lunar Eclipse. What is the correct order for a Lunar Eclipse to occur?
Sun, Earth, Moon
The bird is going to fly away
Inference! We don't know if the bird will or will not fly away. We can only infer that it might!
If it's 3PM in Iowa, what time is it in Georgia?
4PM
If the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing its longest days of the year, what season is the Southern Hemisphere experiencing?
Winter
What is the Moon Phase after a Full Moon?`
Waning Gibbous!
What is the darkest part of a shadow?
What is the lightest part of a shadow?
Umbra!
Penumbra!
The plant has yellow leaves and the soil feels dry
Observation!
If it is 12:00PM Noon in Eastern China, then what time is it in Western Australia?
Mr. Old is in a nursing home. He claims the Earth experiences seasons due to it being closer to the Sun. Is Mr. Old correct? If not, what causes the seasons to change?
The Earth's tilt as it revolves around the Sun
Starting with the new Moon, list the order of moon phases in the correct order
Waxing Crescent, First Quarter, Waxing Gibbous, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous, Last Quarter, Waning Crescent
Mr. Old is confused. He doesn't understand why he sees more Lunar Eclipses and not as many Solar Eclipses.
A lunar eclipse is more common because the Earth casts a bigger shadow due to its size.
That student is angry
Inference. We can't know if he or she is angry. We are only inferring so.
How do we know the Earth rotates counterclockwise?
The Sun rises in the East and sets in the West
The North Pole is experiencing 24 hours of daylight, what season is this most likely to occur?
The South Pole is experiencing 24 hours of daylight, what season is this most likely to occur?
Summer
Summer
If you see a Full Moon tonight, what phase would it be in 1 weeks time?
Last/Third Quarter
What is the Umbra's path called?
Path of totality!