1. Slide
60 seconds
CONTENT: I can develop and use a model of the Earth-Sun-Moon System to explain the causes of the Lunar Phases. LANGUAGE: I can explain the causes of phases of the Moon based on what I have learned so far in the unit. SUCCESS CRITERIA: You will know you are successful in this lesson when you can correctly answer questions during the Scavenger Hunt revealing the hidden message.
OBJECTIVES AND SUCCESS CRITERIA:
2. Word cloud
120 seconds
What is an eclipse?
3. Slide
60 seconds
An eclipse is when the Moon or another star blocks light from reaching Earth. There are two types of eclipses: solar and lunar. Eclipses happen because of the Sun, Moon, and Earth's positions in relation to each other.
What are Eclipses?
4. Slide
60 seconds
Solar Eclipse: A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, blocking all or part of the Sun from view. Lunar Eclipse: A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the Sun and Moon, blocking all or part of the Moon's light from view. Penumbra: The penumbra is the area where only a part of the Sun is blocked by the Moon.
Concepts:
5. Slide
60 seconds
The longest total solar eclipse was 7 minutes and 31 seconds on July 22nd, 2009. In ancient times, people believed that a solar eclipse was caused by a dragon eating the Sun. Lunar eclipses can last up to three hours.
Fun facts:
6. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What causes eclipses to happen?
7. Open question
660 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is a total solar eclipse and why is it special?
8. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw yourself as a superhero flying through the stars with a magical paintbrush!
9. Poll
300 seconds
What is a solar eclipse?
- A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's rays from reaching Earth.
- A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun passes between Earth and the Moon, blocking the Moon's rays from reaching Earth.
- A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and Mars, blocking the Mars's rays from reaching Earth.
- A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun passes between Earth and Jupiter, blocking the Jupiter's rays from reaching Earth.
10. Poll
300 seconds
What is a lunar eclipse?
- A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun passes between Earth and the Moon, blocking the Moon's rays from reaching Earth.
- A lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun passes between Earth and Mars, blocking the Mars's rays from reaching Earth.
- A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and Jupiter, blocking the Jupiter's rays from reaching Earth.
- A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, blocking the Sun's rays from reaching Earth.
11. Poll
300 seconds
How often do solar eclipses occur?
- Solar eclipses occur approximately every 6 months.
- Solar eclipses occur approximately every 12 months.
- Solar eclipses occur approximately every 18 months.
- Solar eclipses occur approximately every 24 months.
12. Poll
300 seconds
How often do lunar eclipses occur?
- Lunar eclipses occur approximately every 6 months.
- Lunar eclipses occur approximately every 12 months.
- Lunar eclipses occur approximately every 18 months.
- Lunar eclipses occur approximately every 24 months.
13. Poll
300 seconds
What is a partial eclipse?
- A partial eclipse occurs when part of the Sun is blocked by the Moon.
- A partial eclipse occurs when part of the Moon is blocked by the Sun.
- A partial eclipse occurs when part of the Earth is blocked by the Moon.
- A partial eclipse occurs when part of the Earth is blocked by the Sun.
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