Night Light

by David Hill

REMEMBERING - What are the facts?

1. How many kilometres from the moon to Earth?

2) What is the diameter of the moon?

3) Which objects have stronger gravity - small or large objects? � Explain your answer.

4) How many people have walked on the moon?

5) What are the two brightest objects in our night sky?

6) How long does it take for the moon to orbit (go around) Earth?

UNDERSTANDING - Words and their meanings

1. Choose 3 words from the article that are new or interesting to you.

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2) Write a sentence for each one showing that you understand the meaning.

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CREATE - Your turn!

Look carefully at the diagram on page 15 of Night Lights.�Watch and listen to the videos on your group page.

Your challenge is to make a diagram to show the�8 phases of the moon as seen from the New Zealand (Southern Hemisphere)�Use the checklist on the next slide to make sure you include ALL the parts to make a fantastic diagram and collect all the points.

Rate your own work, ask a buddy and your teacher!

Image: Pixabay

Example: Diagram of a human eye

Label

Clear picture

CHECKLIST - Diagram

1. Do the images (drawings, pictures, or photos) clearly show the shape of each phase? (1 point)
2. Are labels used to name each phase? (4 points - 0.5 for each label)
3. Does the diagram show all 8 Phases of the moon? (4 points - 0.5 for each �correct phase)
4. Are all 8 Phases in correct order (4 points - 0.5 in the correct order)
5. Are there 2 sentences to explain the diagram? (2 points - 1 point per � sentence)

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RATING - Check your work