6th Grade Science Guide

6.1.1: Moon & Seasons 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 1

● Relate Moon phases to the Moon's position. ● Name the phases of the Moon and list them in order. ● Notice that we always see the same face of the Moon. (Extension) ● Explain the meaning of a year and a day. (Extension) ● Find the length of a lunar year and day. (Extension)

from Earth is shown on the right as the Moon orbits Earth. Learn the names of Moon phases and in what order they occur. Click Play to watch the Moon go around, or click Pause and drag the Moon yourself.

Activity: Edible Lunar Phases (Moon Pies or Oreos)

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can explain patterns of changes in the appearance of the moon as it orbits Earth.

● Students learn about the lunar cycle and then create a visible model out of oreos or moon pies.

● Pg. 19 Interactive Notebook ● Moon Phases Review Bill Nye (2.20 in length) ● Pg 13-16 Interactive Notebook ● MoonRap ● Bill Nye Moon

Activity: Lunar Phases Check for Understanding

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can explain patterns of changes in the appearance of the moon as it orbits Earth.

● Students complete a worksheet as a check for understanding.

● Pg. 17-18 Interactive Notebook

Activity: Lunar Cycles & Tides (Optional for Extension)

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can model the movement and relative position of Earth, the moon, and the sun.

● Students will learn through modeling why we have lunar tides.

● Pg. 20-27 Interactive Notebook

Activity: Solar & Lunar Eclipse

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