Name: Science

Phases of the Moon Webquest

Over the course of a month, the moon changes how it appears in the sky.
Sometimes the right side is lit, sometimes the left. Sometimes you see it at night
and other times during the day. This activity is designed to help you understand
why the moon changes shape throughout the month.

Task 1- Moon Facts

http://space-facts.com/the-moon/

Make a list of 5 facts about the moon. Make it interesting and use the information
to help you understand something you’ve been wondering about the moon.

Task 2- Why Phases?

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/moon/phases.html

What causes the moon to be lit?

What causes the different phases of the moon?

How long does it take for the moon to go through all of its phases (lunar cycle)?
Task 3- The Phases
http://space-facts.com/the-moon/ (all the way to the bottom!)
http://www.classbrain.com/artaskcb/publish/article_51.shtml

Use the following website(s) to write the name of each of the 8 moon phases in the
top of each square. Then draw a picture of what it looks like in the circle. Hint: it’s
always easiest to shade in the dark side.

Task 4- Vocabulary
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/waning-moon
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/waxing-moon

What is the difference between waning and waxing?

How can you tell the difference when looking at the moon? (ie. how does a waxing
crescent look different than a waning crescent?
Task 5- Your Moon Phase
https://stardate.org/nightsky/moon

Draw a picture of the moon phase Draw a picture of the moon phase on the
day you were born. on your birthday in 2017.