Moon's Motions

Astronomy Chapter 1 Notes

Notes

Read the notes from slides 7-12 in Chapter 1 Astronomy, and answer the questions on your "Moon's Motions Stations" worksheet.

Station A

Cornell Method Note Taking - Student Deck - 3-12-19

Cornell Notes: "What are the Phases of the Moon"

Use the attached article to complete this station.

View the slideshow above to learn how to take notes using the Cornell method.

Read the "What are the Phases of the Moon" article with a partner, and take notes using the attached blank Cornell note sheet.

Click here for the ARTICLE AUDIO

Station B

Does the moon rotate?

Watch the video, and answer the questions on your "Moon's Motions Stations" worksheet.

Station C

Moon Phase Flip Book

Watch the video above to learn how to create your flip book.

The neccessary papers are on the black desk in the front corner of my room near the windows.

Station D

Actively Learn

Click the picture above. You will be taken to the Actively Learn site.

Click on the "Google" button when you arrive at the "Log in with" page.

Complete the "Lunar Phases" assignment.

Station E

Moon Phase Demo

Use the light and the foam ball on a stick to model the moon's cycle of phases as demonstrated in the video above.

Look at the tape on the ground to see the labeled phases.

Station F

How far away is the moon?

See Mr. Fulton BEFORE you watch this video! Tell me you "need to guess the moon's distance."

Station G

Mastery Quiz

Take this practice quiz. Review your answers and look through the "Feedback" section of questions you missed to learn about the topic. Take the quiz as many times as you need until you get a PERFECT SCORE!

Station H

2022 Northern Hemisphere Moon Phases

Check out this video that shows every moon phase for the upcoming year.

Station I

Mr. Lee!

Once this song is in your head, you'll never forget it! Enjoy!

Station J

Flocabulary: Moon Phases

Click the picture above to go to the Flocabulary site, use the "Log in with Google" button, and complete the "Moon Phases" assignment.

You must achieve 80%+ for each section. Ask Mr. Fulton for a 'reset' for any section you did not score 80% or better.

Station K

Moon Phase Match Game

Click on the picture above and practice identifying the eight main moon phases.

IF YOU FINISH EARLY

There are 158 moons in our solar system! This is NOT a required station, but if you finish early or have some down time, it's definitely worth a listen!