Moon Phases WebQuest Introduction: The Moon changes shape every day. Sometimes you can see only part of the Moon. Other times, you can see the entire Moon. Why does this happen?
The purpose of this WebQuest is to help you learn why we see phases of the Moon.
YOUR LUNAR MISSION: Your task is to explain why the Moon changes appearance throughout the month. You will complete seven tasks. Use your worksheet to record what you learn. It will help you understand why the Moon's appearance changes.
Task One: Complete the Task One on your worksheet. Draw and name eight important phases of the Moon. You will...
Process
Use the websites on the Moon Web Resources page to find the eight phases. See Subpage link.
Watch Video at bottom of page
Task Two: Define the following terms: gibbous, waning, and waxing. You will identify which phases are waxing and waning.
Process - Use the glossary below to find the definitions
Glossary
Task Three: For Task Three, draw your birthday Moon. What phase was it on the day you were born? Find out and fill in the circle. Also, draw a picture of the phase of the Moon on your 2013 birthday
Process - Use this website to select your birthdate.
STARDATE
Task Four: How does the Moon change during the month? For Task Four, complete the Task Four worksheet. See how the Moon changes each day. Complete the worksheet for September 2013.
Process - Go the website below. Select the month of September and year 2013.
STARDATE
Don't forget to answer the questions!
Task 5: During the evening (and daytime), the Moon, stars, and Sun appear to move through the sky. For Task Five, explain why this happens.
Process - Use the websites on the Moon Web Resources page to find the eight phases. Moon Phases:
How Do the Phases Get Their Names?
Moon Phases
Phases of the Moon – What Can You See Tonight?
The Movement of the Stars:
Do the Stars Move?
Do Stars Move in the Sky?
Star Paths
Task 6: For Task Six, show the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun at each of the eight phases. Complete the worksheet identifying the correct phase and draw a picture of that phase of the Moon. See Video Below
Task 7: For Task Seven, you will take a phases of the Moon quiz. You must score ten or higher to pass.
Process - Click here take the quiz. Complete the quiz. When you get a score of ten or higher, raise you hand and Mrs. LeGassick will initial your worksheet.
Now take the LUNAR CHALLENGE
The purpose of this WebQuest is to help you learn why we see phases of the Moon.
YOUR LUNAR MISSION: Your task is to explain why the Moon changes appearance throughout the month. You will complete seven tasks. Use your worksheet to record what you learn. It will help you understand why the Moon's appearance changes.
Task One: Complete the Task One on your worksheet. Draw and name eight important phases of the Moon. You will...
- Draw the eight Moon phases.
- Write the correct name of these phases.
Process
Use the websites on the Moon Web Resources page to find the eight phases. See Subpage link.
Watch Video at bottom of page
Task Two: Define the following terms: gibbous, waning, and waxing. You will identify which phases are waxing and waning.
Process - Use the glossary below to find the definitions
Glossary
Task Three: For Task Three, draw your birthday Moon. What phase was it on the day you were born? Find out and fill in the circle. Also, draw a picture of the phase of the Moon on your 2013 birthday
Process - Use this website to select your birthdate.
STARDATE
Task Four: How does the Moon change during the month? For Task Four, complete the Task Four worksheet. See how the Moon changes each day. Complete the worksheet for September 2013.
Process - Go the website below. Select the month of September and year 2013.
STARDATE
Don't forget to answer the questions!
Task 5: During the evening (and daytime), the Moon, stars, and Sun appear to move through the sky. For Task Five, explain why this happens.
Process - Use the websites on the Moon Web Resources page to find the eight phases. Moon Phases:
How Do the Phases Get Their Names?
Moon Phases
Phases of the Moon – What Can You See Tonight?
The Movement of the Stars:
Do the Stars Move?
Do Stars Move in the Sky?
Star Paths
Task 6: For Task Six, show the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun at each of the eight phases. Complete the worksheet identifying the correct phase and draw a picture of that phase of the Moon. See Video Below
Task 7: For Task Seven, you will take a phases of the Moon quiz. You must score ten or higher to pass.
Process - Click here take the quiz. Complete the quiz. When you get a score of ten or higher, raise you hand and Mrs. LeGassick will initial your worksheet.
Now take the LUNAR CHALLENGE