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.
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.
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TEKS - Additional Resources
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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