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In this moon worksheet, students fill in the different phases on the moon on a diagram and label each phase. Students compare a solar and lunar eclipse. This worksheet has 2 fill in the blank and 3 short answer questions.
High schoolers listen to a lecture that presents one of two methods by which ancient Greek astronomers estimated the distance to the Moon. They discuss Hipparchus's theories about solar eclipses.
Third graders identify the phases of the moon. They use technology to access websites on the Internet dealing with the moon.
Students use the internet to gather information about eclipses. They compare and contrast the differnet types of eclipses and describe what happens during them. They discover how to view them safely as well.
Sixth graders construct a graph to demonstration information that they've learned about the solary system. They also write or illustrate a sonar or lunar eclipse.
Middle schoolers explore the major constellations. After reviewing the Earth's basic motions and their significance, students discuss the moon's orbit and revolutions. Using a Digitarium Alpha portable planetarium projector, they observe at least four major constellations and their location in the sky at various times and dates. Middle schoolers predict the phases of the moon and examine a lunar or solar eclipse.
Students write journal entries about eclipses with a focus on solar eclipses.
Sixth graders understand the patterns of change observable on Earth as a result of the movement of the different bodies in the solar system. They identify the physical characteristics of the different components of the solar system.
In this moon worksheet, students watch a video titled If We Had No Moon and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 29 questions.
In this solar eclipse worksheet, students fill in the blanks with terms about the sun and its characteristics and the process of a solar eclipse.