Amp Moon 1.2-1.3

Open Ended

Look at this image and think about what you know about the Moon. Then, record your thoughts in the space below.

Open Ended

Look at this image and think about what you know about the Moons surface and its characteristics. Then, record your thoughts in the space below.

Draw

Draw the size of the Earth and Moon as best you know, and how far apart you think they are.

Poll

When can Eric Wu take pictures of the three Moon features?

• Claim 1: Photographs of these features can be taken on any night.

• Claim 2: Photographs of these features can only be taken on some nights.

Classwork Time
Freyer Model's

Use these four words to complete the Freyer Model

Moon Illuminate
Sun Scale

Multiple Choice

How wide is the sun? (Diameter)

• 1.4 million km

• 1.4 billion km

• 1.4 trillion km

Multiple Choice

If the sizes and the distances were both shown accurately of the solar system, which answer would best describe what would happen?

• It would fit on your computer screen just fine

• You would need a really big computer screen

• It would not fit at all!

Multiple Choice

In which model can you see the ball most clearly?

• Model 1

• Model 2

Multiple Choice

Which model is more accurate?

• Model 1

• Model 2

Poll

Which of the two models do you think is most useful?

• Model 1

• Model 2

• Each has their own benefits