Eclipses Space Shadows And Sign Language In Science

Mrs. Mapa introduces 8th-grade science students to solar and lunar eclipses. The lesson includes sign language for key terms, objectives, and agenda. Students learn to identify and differentiate between solar and lunar eclipses through diagrams and explanations. The lesson concludes with a review and a task to complete in their Interactive Science Notebooks.

What is the sign language gesture for 'eclipse'?

• Waving your hand in a circle

• Sliding pointer fingers and thumb together

• Drawing a line across your forehead

• Wiggling your thumbs down

What is an eclipse?

• An event in space where one object casts a shadow on another

• An event where the sun disappears

• A phase of the moon

• A type of star

What is the main objective of the lesson?

• To draw diagrams of planets

• To learn about the phases of the moon

• To understand the difference between solar and lunar eclipses

• To practice sign language

In a solar eclipse, which celestial body is between the sun and the earth?

• The Earth

• Venus

• The Moon

• Mars

During a solar eclipse, what happens to the sun?

• It becomes brighter

• It moves closer to the earth

• It changes color

• It is covered by the moon

In a lunar eclipse, which celestial body is between the sun and the moon?

• Mars

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Earth

What happens to the moon during a lunar eclipse?

• It becomes invisible

• It is covered by the earth's shadow

• It moves closer to the sun

• It changes color

What is the Spanish word for 'sun'?

• Cielo

• Estrella

• Sol

• Luna

What should students do on page 39 of their Interactive Science Notebooks?

• Draw a diagram of the solar system

• Complete the Moon Phases Calendar

• Write an essay about eclipses

• Create a model of the earth

What is the final task for students after the lesson?

• Write a report

• Take a quiz

• Complete the I Learned page

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