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Seasons, Moon Phases, and Tides Unit Plan

Rating Scale: 4 – Understand, 3 – Somewhat Understand, 2 – Unclear, 1 – Have No Idea

Rating / Prior Knowledge
4 3 2 1 / 4.8C:Collect and analyze data to identify sequences and predict patterns of change in shadows, in the tides, seasons, and the observable appearance of the Moon over time.
4 3 2 1 / 5.8C:Demonstrate that Earth rotates on its axis once approximately every 24 hours causing the day/night cycle and the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky.
4 3 2 1 / 5.8D:Identify and compare the physical characteristics of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
4 3 2 1 / 6.11B:Understand that gravity is the force that governs the motion of our solar system.
8.7ABC
4 3 2 1 / 8.7A:I can model and illustrate the rotation of the Earth on its axis that causes day and night. / 4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1 / 8.7A:I can model and illustrate how the revolution of the Earth and the tilt of its axis cause the change in seasons. / 4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1 / 8.7B:I can predict and demonstrate the phases of the lunar cycle. / 4 3 2 1
4 3 2 1 / 8.7C:I can relate tides to the position of the Earth, moon, and sun. / 4 3 2 1
Rotate/Rotation / Example:
Revolve/Revolution / Example:
Tilt / Example:
Axis / Example:
Lunar Cycle
Waning
Waxing
Crescent
Gibbous
Full Moon
New Moon
First Quarter Moon
Third Quarter Moon
High Tide
Low Tide
Which of our vocabulary words describes what the Earth is doing to give the appearance that our Sun rises and sets giving us day and night? / At which position would the southern hemisphere be in Winter?




If this is the moon phase we see tonight:

Then what was the name of the moon phase 2 weeks ago? / Draw a diagram of the correct arrangement of the Earth, Moon, and Sun that would produce a SPRING TIDE.
Write the correct moon phases in the table below:
Percent of Moon Visible / Name of Moon Phase
Aug 1: 0%
Aug 7: 50%
Aug 14: 100%
/ Write about the difference in the amount of hours of light between the two points on Earth:

  1. What is the cause of day and night?

  1. What causes seasons?

  1. What’s the difference between Earth’s rotation and revolution?

  1. What determines the cyclical properties of tides?

  1. Why does the appearance of the moon change?

Review

Indicate the number of molecules for this chemical formula / How many total atoms are in this chemical formula
Indicate the number of molecules for this chemical formula / How many sulfur atoms are in this chemical formula