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Moon Phases

Moon Phases

TEKS Objective

The student is expected to observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky such as clouds, the Moon, and stars, including the Sun.


Essential Understanding

The student knows that the natural world includes the air around us and objects in the sky.

Science Background

Moon Phases: Stardate (website) - Monthly calendar of moon phases.

Moon Phases
The University of Texas McDonald Observatory, Stardate, stardate.org

Earth’s Moon: NASA (website) - The moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. It influences Earth’s cycles, including tides. Learn more about our moon at the link below.

Earth’s Moon
NASA, www.nasa.gov

Understanding the Moon Phases: MoonConnection.com (website) - A detailed illustration of Earth and the moon, along with accompanying text, helps students understand the phases of the moon.

Understanding the Moon Phases
MoonConnection.com

Signature Lesson

Moon Glow: NASA, Starchild (website) - Investigate the relationship between the Earth and moon, the phases of the moon, and the alignment of Earth, Sun and moon that produces solar and lunar eclipses.

Moon Glow
Nasa, Starchild

Supporting Lessons

Observing the Moon: The University of Texas McDonald Observatory (PDF) - With binoculars and the naked eye, observe and record changes in appearance of the moon over time, and then compare these observations to images posted on the StarDate website (www.stardate.org).

Observing the Moon
The University of Texas McDonald Observatory, StarDate, www.stardate.org

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