Night Lights

by David Hill

REMEMBERING - What are the facts?

1. How many moons do Saturn and Neptune each have?

2) Which planets have moons bigger than Earth’s moon?

3) What happened 5 billion years ago?

4) Why did scientists use spacecraft and telescopes?

5) True or False - The Earth’s moon has its own light. Explain your answer.

6) In your own words, explain what is the “Big Splash” theory?

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UNDERSTANDING - Words and their meanings

1. Choose 5 words from the article that are new or interesting to you.

a) b) c) d) e)

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

a)�b)�c)�d)�e)

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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 for in correct position)
5. Are there 2 sentences to explain the diagram? (2 points - 1 point per � sentence)

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FAST FINISHERS

Go to page 16

Write the six questions on this slide. Research and type in the answers to each “Moon Mystery’.

RATING - Check your work