TABLE OF CONTENTS - Lindbergh School District

3.5)
Strand 6: Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects within It
2. Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained
as the result of gravitational forces
Major Objectives IS Suggested Activities
These samples activities offer ideas and are
not meant to limit teacher or student
Concept B: The appearance of the moon that
can be seen from Earth and its position relative
to Earth changes in observable patterns
Scope and Sequence – Objects and their Motion
in the Solar System
resourcefulness.
Suggested Assessments
These samples assessments offer ideas and are
not meant to limit teacher or student
resourcefulness
a. Observe the change in time and location of
moon rise, moon set, and the moon’s
appearance relative to time of day and month
over several months and note the pattern in
this change
b. Recognize that the Moon rises later each day
due to its revolution around the Earth in a
counterclockwise direction
c. Recognize that the Moon is in the sky for
roughly 12 hours in a 24-hour period (i.e., if
the Moon rises at about 6 P.M., it will set at
about 6 A.M.)
d. Recognize that one half of the Moon is
always facing the Sun and therefore one half
of the Moon is always lit
T a. Students will post the moon rise/set times
daily on the chalkboard. (2.3)
b. Students will track the moonrise/set times
for 30 days and compare the difference in
time for each event as the month goes on.
(2.3)
c. Students will go outside and view the
moon during daylight hours. For morning
classes, the best time is during first
quarter moon and for afternoon classes, it
is best during last quarter moon. (2.3)
d. Teacher will use a classroom model of
the revolution of the Moon around Earth
and the rotation of Earth. Use a strong
light to simulate the sun and position
globe in center of classroom. Have
a. Students will be able to locate
moonrise/set times from various
print/Internet sources.
b. Students will calculate the change in
rise/set times of the moon for a one week
period.
c. Students will predict the position of the
moon with relation to the sun during first
and last quarters. They will explain why it
can be see during daylight hours.
d. Students will provide an explanation as to
why only one face of the moon always
points toward Earth. Does the moon
rotate on its axis (yes)
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