Chapter 3 - Cycles of the Moon

Cycles of the Moon

Chapter 3 Homework

Notes Chapter 3 Cycles of the Moon

Chapter 3 Cycles of the Moon Quiz Review

CHAPTER 3 TIMELINE add these to your timeline in your composition book

Moon Phase Simulator

LUNATION - Watch the moon go through its phases.

Astronomy Animations

LOONAR TUNES more songs about the moon and eclipses.

A TRIP TO THE MOON (1902) Georges Méliès-

(how our views have changed in a century)

* Extra Credit -- watch "If We Had No Moon"

write a 1 page summary of the information in the video or 25 facts

you can get up to 25 pts Extra Credit (due by 9/18)

If We Had No Moon click to watch video.

Ever wonder what it would be like if there was no moon?

Watch the videos to find out!

What Causes Lunar Eclipses

What is an Eclipse?

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Vocabulary - click on the word for an image or video

Tides The rising and falling of the bidies of water follow exhibiting a daily, monthly and yearly cycles. On Earth the tides are caused by the gravity of the Sun and Moon.

Tidal Bulge Elongation of the Earth caused by the difference between the gravitational force on the near and far side of the Earth.

total solar eclipse A solar eclipse in which the moon completely covers the bright surface (the photosphere) of the Sun.

A lunar eclipse in which the moon completely enters Earth's dark shadow.

Umbra - the region of a shadow that is totally dark