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Chapter Opener: Lost on the Moon
Did you know that every picture or diagram you've seen of the solar system is incorrect? This video will give you an idea of the incredible distances between objects in the solar system, their relative sizes, and why that information can't be depicted in a textbook.
How big is Earth compared to other objects in the universe? Find out in this Buzzfeed video.
Need help with how the solar system formed? Watch this three minute video from NASA Space Place.
Need help with resources for your research project? Try these:
Databases are the best source of information for research projects. Click on "Kids" on the left pane, then choose either elementary or middle school.
Planets for Kids - Don't be fooled by the name. There are other topics such as moons, stars, and galaxies.
NASA for Kids - Lots of topics here to help you.
Do you need help with moon phases and eclipses? Try these sites:
The University of Utah has a site where you can practice with activities and online quizzes.
Use this site to see various visuals of moon phases.
This Moon Challenge has three levels - can you drag and drop moons to their correct place in the lunar cycle?
Use this page from timeanddate.com to see when and where you can find upcoming solar and lunar eclipses.
Up for a challenge? Try this Moon Phases Webquest from Mr. Science in Utah.
On this teacher's page, you can find various animations to watch.
Use timeanddate.com to figure out when the next solar/lunar eclipse will be visible in our area - or anywhere in the world. You can also see when transits of Mercury or Venus will happen (that's when Mercury or Venus pass between Earth and the Sun, and they can be seen as a small black dot - with the right equipment)
This video by the Tyler Morning Telegraph will give you lots of information about the geometry of a solar eclipse, the difference between a total and partial eclipse, and more.
This Gizmo will help you if you're having trouble with the most difficult way to identify phases.
If you want extra practice (or finish your classwork early), try these links:
Planetary Posse - a favorite song of many former students! This will help you remember the names and characteristics of the planets.
How big is everything in the universe, anyway? Let the Smithsonian show you.
SETI is an organization that searches for life on other planets.
Hurricane Tracker shows you the path of recent hurricanes and tropical storms in the Atlantic and Pacific.
Moon Phases Webquest Links:
Use the websites below to help you answer Parts 1-4.
http://www.astrosociety.org/education/publications/tnl/12/12.html
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=swf::800::600::/sites/dl/free/0072482621/78778/Lunar_Nav.swf::Lunar%20Phases%20Interactive (read the Introduction and How To sections first)
Eclipses: Use the websites below to help you answer parts 5-7.
Lunar Eclipse: http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/LEprimer.html
Solar Eclipse: http://www.mreclipse.com/Special/SEprimer.html
http://www.howstuffworks.com/solar-eclipse.htm (just click NEXT on each page - ignore the ads)
http://www.howstuffworks.com/lunar-eclipse.htm (just click NEXT on each page - ignore the ads)
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=swf::800::600::/sites/dl/free/0072482621/78778/Eclipses_Nav.swf::Eclipse%20Interactive (read the Introduction and How To sections first)
Part 8: Just for fun – use this website: http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases_calendar.phtml
Study Materials for Space Science:
6th Chapter 01 Vocab Review.docxUse this Google Doc to see if you remember the definitions - you can type the definition next to each word. Later, use the Quizlet above to see if you have the correct answers.
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