1. Lunar Mission PowerQuest Phases of the Moon Grade 3 Created By: Linda Lerch

2. TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER INTRO Lunar Essential Question  Did you know that the moon is the brightest object in the sky except for the sun?  If you look at the sky every night for a month, you will notice that the moon's shape is constantly changing.

3. TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER INTRO Lunar Mission  In this mission you will click on the link below. Study the diagram that appears and read all of the information about each moon phase.  After reading the information, click on the rocket below to print out a worksheet. Correctly label each phase of the moon. Phases of the Moon

4. TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER INTRO Lunar Observation Guide Worksheet for Monthly Observation: http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/moon/moon_worksheet/moon_wo rksheet.html http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/interactives/moon/moon_worksheet/moon_wo rksheet.html  You will need to go outside each night for the entire month to see what the moon looks like.  Draw a picture of each night’s observations in the provided circles. Note From Mission Control: This lunar observation will begin your astronomical training. Your lunar mission will not begin until you have completed one month of observations.

5. TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER INTRO Lunar Mission Since the moon shines by reflecting sunlight, what it looks like to us depends on the angle at which the Sun's light is hitting the moon. For example, if sunlight is coming from the right, the right half of the moon's globe will be bright and the left will be dark. Note From Mission Control: Notice the sun is shining from the bottom of the page.

6. TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER INTRO Lunar Mission Click on the moon below to test your lunar observation skills. Follow the online instructions. You must complete all 3 levels to continue your journey. Note From Mission Control: If ActiveX pop-up blocker appears….click on the yellow bar at the top of the page to allow it to run.