Unit Eleven: Earth, Sun and Moon

Impact Craters

The Earth and Moon have evidence that large rocks from space have impacted the surface.  Based on your observations in lab, determine if the energy associated with a crater makes deeper or wider impact sites.

Moon Phases

Why do we see different phases of the Moon?  Utilizing the fact of how much of a body is enlightened by the Sun and your observing angle, you will be able to explain the different phases visible from Earth.

Moon Phase Calendar

Lunar Phases Simulator

Lunar  Phase Game

Eclipses and Tides

Based on the alignment of the Earth, Sun and Moon you will be able to describe the how tides are caused and what type of eclipse is visible.

Eclipse Simulator 

A different eclipse sim 

Tides Simulator

NASA Eclipse Site - know when every eclipse will occur

Seasons

Earth, Moon, and Sun