1. Open up your laptops, go to MrHyatt.rocks, and do today’s bell work
Scale
Scale Description 4
Through independent work beyond what was taught in class, students could (examples include, but are not limited to):
research current and past earth and sun conditions.
investigate causes and possible solutions for global climate change.
compare and contrast the patterns in the organization and distribution of matter in the sun, earth, moon system.
compare and contrast different solar events and their impact on earth. 3
understand how the motions of the sun, stars and planets as observed from Earth relate to the motions of the Earth and other planets in space.
understand how the movement and position of Earth influences life on Earth.
be able to differentiate between astronomy and astrology. 2
determine the meaning of symbols, key terms, and other astronomy specific words and phrases relating to the Earth, Sun and Moon
illustrate the patterns of distribution of matter in the sun, earth, moon system.
list the physical properties of the Earth, Sun and Moon.
describe the key parts of the Earth, Sun and Moon System 1
show the patterns of distribution of matter in the sun, earth, moon system.
select from a list the physical properties of the sun, earth and moon.
list the key parts of the structure of earth, sun and moon.

2. Two Different Days Definition Length (time) Sketch Definition
Solar Day
Sidereal Day
Definition
Length (time)
Sketch
Definition
Length (time)
Sketch
Why is there a difference?

3. Two Different Years Definition Length (time) Sketch Definition
Solar (Tropical Year)
Common year
Definition
Length (time)
Sketch
Definition
Length (time)
Sketch
Why is there a difference?

4. Two Different Months Definition Length (time) Sketch Definition
Lunar (synodic) month
Sidereal month
Definition
Length (time)
Sketch
Definition
Length (time)
Sketch

5. Make this in your science journal
Lunar/synodic month
Sidereal month
Definition
Length (of time)
Sketch

6. Phases happen because of how the Moon is lined up with the Sun

8. Make this in your science journal
Lunar/synodic month
Sidereal month
Definition
Length (of time)
Sketch
From full moon to full moon
29.5 days
One 360 revolution around earth
27.3 days

9. Movement of the Moon
Sidereal (star referenced) revolution of the moon – 27.3 earth days (moon year)
One full revolution
Rotation of the moon – 27.3 earth days (1 moon day)
Because the revolution of the moon is equal to the rotation of the moon when viewed from earth, we only ever see one side of the moon.
Synodic (sun referenced) revolution of the moon – 29.5 earth days
*Also time it takes to go through phases

10. Compare and Contrast Lunar/synodic month Sidereal month
Why is there a difference?

11. Compare and Contrast Lunar/synodic month Sidereal month
Full range of moon cycles
Based on moon’s position compared with Earth and Sun
Used in Lunar Calendars
29.5 days
Moon is orbiting earth
Similar lengths of time
Both have the word “month” in the name
A 360 degree revolution around earth
Based on moon’s position compared with distant stars
27.3 days
Why is there a difference?
One has to do with the moon orbiting, the other with how the sun is shining on the Moon

12. Some Words you need to know – Copy these down into your science journal
These words are on the plastic papers on your lab tables
Lunar (Synodic) Month –
Sidereal Month –
Occultation –

13. Please put away Science Journals Backpacks Drinks Phones Pencils
Please keep out:
Computers
Lab Materials

14. Moon motion activity number 1
It is extremely important to read all directions to successfully complete this lab
Please put ALL the supplies back in the little plastic bags when you are done – thank you.
Also, the bags rip rather easily, please be careful
Write your answers on the answer sheet in Canvas
Everybody turns in their own answer sheet – Due tomorrow!
Work in groups of 2, not 3 or 4
Because you have to get out of your seat it doesn’t work well with large groups