Review Assign
Directions: Each of the statements below is a misconceptions, meaning it is an incorrect understanding of how the Earth-Sun-Moon System works. Discuss what is wrong with each statement with a partner. If there is a "learn more" link, check it out. Many of them can be answered with the first "learn more" link, which is a simulation of the earth and phases of the moon. After discussion with a partner, explain what is wrong with each misconception on a separate sheet of paper. (in your science notebook)
1. Misconception: Phases of the Moon are caused by a shadow from the Earth, clouds, or the Earth's or Moon's rotation.
Learn More > (phases of moon simulation)
2. Misconception: Different countries see different phases of the Moon on the same day.
Reality: ?
3. Misconception: The Moon goes around the Earth in a single day.
Reality: ? Learn More >
4. Misconception: The Moon makes its own light (the same way the Sun does).
Reality: ?
5. Misconception: The Moon does not rotate.
Reality: / Learn More >
6. Misconception: The same half of the Moon is in darkness all the time-i.e. that there is a dark side of the Moon.
Reality: Learn More >
7. Misconception: The Moon has no gravity; things float "up" when dropped on the Moon.
Reality: Learn More >
8. Misconception: The Moon is only visible at night.
Reality: Learn More >
9. Misconception: The Moon becomes larger on the horizon because it is closer to Earth.
Reality: Learn More >
1. Misconception: Phases of the Moon are caused by a shadow from the Earth, clouds, or the Earth's or Moon's rotation.
Learn More > (phases of moon simulation)
2. Misconception: Different countries see different phases of the Moon on the same day.
Reality: ?
3. Misconception: The Moon goes around the Earth in a single day.
Reality: ? Learn More >
4. Misconception: The Moon makes its own light (the same way the Sun does).
Reality: ?
5. Misconception: The Moon does not rotate.
Reality: / Learn More >
6. Misconception: The same half of the Moon is in darkness all the time-i.e. that there is a dark side of the Moon.
Reality: Learn More >
7. Misconception: The Moon has no gravity; things float "up" when dropped on the Moon.
Reality: Learn More >
8. Misconception: The Moon is only visible at night.
Reality: Learn More >
9. Misconception: The Moon becomes larger on the horizon because it is closer to Earth.
Reality: Learn More >
9. In you science notebook, draw a diagram showing where the earth moon and sun would be to produce this phase of the moon in the sky. (see simulation from above if you are struggling)
10. . In you science notebook, draw a diagram showing where the earth moon and sun would be to produce this phase of the moon in the sky. (see simulation from above if you are struggling) |
11. Can you describe what causes the tides? Can you explain what causes Spring and Neap Tides? Look at the follow simulations, discuss the answer with your partner, and then write a thorough description of why there are two high and two low tides per day, and why there a two Spring and two Neap tides each month.
a) Tides and Sea level - a visualization of spring and neap tides from the shore
b) Tides - A view of the Earth, Sun, and Moon from Space.
c) Tides Simulation - in this one you can add or remove the effect of the sun and the earth's rotation to see how each effects the tides.
12. Take this Moon Phases and Tides Quiz...Redo it until you get 100%!
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14. The timing of changes in the moon's orbit and earth's orbit can also affect the size of the tides. (Beyond a normal Spring or Neap Tide). In your Science Notebook, draw the location of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, and their location in their orbits, when you think that the largest possible spring tide would occur. (Hint: Consider the elliptical orbits of the Sun and the Moon. (discuss with your partner)
15. In your Notebook, draw the location of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, and their location in their orbits, when you think that the smallest possible Neap Tide would occur.
16. How do the Earth and Moon affect each other's orbits over time? Learn more about energy transfer and tidal locking Here, Here, and Here.
17. Go through the following links, and then summarize what leads to a lunar eclipse, and explain why it is red. The Lunar Eclipse and the "Blood Moon". Read about it Here .
Lunar eclipse "blood moon" simulation
Why is there only certain times in Earth's orbit when eclipses are possible? Why isn't there always a lunar eclipse when the moon is full. There's an excellent explanation here.
a) Tides and Sea level - a visualization of spring and neap tides from the shore
b) Tides - A view of the Earth, Sun, and Moon from Space.
c) Tides Simulation - in this one you can add or remove the effect of the sun and the earth's rotation to see how each effects the tides.
12. Take this Moon Phases and Tides Quiz...Redo it until you get 100%!
MORE LEVEL II STUFF HERE
13: Study Level II Vocab Here:
14. The timing of changes in the moon's orbit and earth's orbit can also affect the size of the tides. (Beyond a normal Spring or Neap Tide). In your Science Notebook, draw the location of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, and their location in their orbits, when you think that the largest possible spring tide would occur. (Hint: Consider the elliptical orbits of the Sun and the Moon. (discuss with your partner)
15. In your Notebook, draw the location of the Earth, Sun, and Moon, and their location in their orbits, when you think that the smallest possible Neap Tide would occur.
16. How do the Earth and Moon affect each other's orbits over time? Learn more about energy transfer and tidal locking Here, Here, and Here.
17. Go through the following links, and then summarize what leads to a lunar eclipse, and explain why it is red. The Lunar Eclipse and the "Blood Moon". Read about it Here .
Lunar eclipse "blood moon" simulation
Why is there only certain times in Earth's orbit when eclipses are possible? Why isn't there always a lunar eclipse when the moon is full. There's an excellent explanation here.