Understanding Lunar Phases and Views

Miss Rossi guides students through a science lesson on modeling lunar phases. The lesson involves using a flashlight to simulate the Sun and observing the Moon's phases from both Earth and space perspectives. Students need specific materials, including a student sheet, pencil, scissors, and access to a digital textbook. The lesson includes drawing the Moon in eight positions, identifying lunar phases, and creating Earth and space views. Students are encouraged to refer to their textbook for additional guidance and to complete their worksheets.

What is the primary light source used in the lunar phases model?

• A bulb

• A flashlight

• A lamp

• A candle

How many positions of the moon are observed in the model?

• Seven

• Nine

• Eight

• Six

Which page in the textbook helps identify the names of the lunar phases?

• Page 43

• Page 41

• Page 42

• Page 40

What is the first phase of the moon called?

• Full Moon

• Last Quarter

• New Moon

• First Quarter

What should you do after completing the lunar phase drawings?

• Color them

• Erase and redo them

• Duplicate them onto another sheet

• Submit them to the teacher

What view is created by cutting out the dark lines on the sheet?

• Sun view

• Lunar view

• Earth view

• Space view

What does the Earth view show about the New Moon?

• It is all dark

• It is half visible

• It is fully visible

• It is all bright

What should be done with the space view sheet?

• Cut it out

• Keep it intact

• Color it

• Discard it

Where should the completed sheets be placed?

• In a folder

• In the science notebook

• On the wall

• In a drawer

What is the purpose of creating both Earth and space views?

• To practice cutting skills

• To understand lunar phases from different perspectives

• To learn about the sun

• To compare different planets