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The Sky and Night - Coggle Diagram
The Sky and Night
Natural Science
What Do We Observe in the Sky?
The Moon
Clouds (www.funkids)
The Sun
Stars
Moon Phases
New Moon
Moon is not visible
Waxing Crescent
Small crescent grows larger
First Quarter (Half Moon)
Half of the Moon is lit
Waxing Gibbous
More than half is lit
Full Moon
Entire face appears lit
Waning Gibbous
Lit portion begins shrinking
Last Quarter (Half Moon)
Half is lit again
Waning Crescent
Thin crescent before New Moon(www.Nationalgegraphic kids)
Observing Changes in the Moon
Moon reflects sunlight
Moon remains a sphere
Shape only appears to change
Different phases are seen as the Moon orbits Earth
Day and Night
Earth spins like a top
Rotation takes 24 hours
Daytime
Light outside
We can see the Sun
Night-time
Dark outside
We can see the Moon and stars
Length of day and night changes with seasons
Class Activities
Observe the Moon
Compare over several nights
Notice shape changes
Day and Night Sorting
Night-time
Stars
Moon
Sleeping
Daytime
Sunshine
School
Playing
Day and Night Demonstration
Rotate the globe slowly
Use a globe or ball as Earth
Use a lamp as the Sun
Technology
Make a Moon Phase Wheel
(www.twinkle)
Materials
2 cardboard circles
Brass brad
Scissors
Markers
Steps
Cut two equal circles
Draw moon phases on bottom circle
Cut viewing window in top circle
Attach with brass brad
Add arrow pointer
Shadows
What Is a Shadow?
Dark shape formed when light is blocked
Shadow Puppet Activity
Cut out animal shapes
Attach to sticks
Shine a flashlight on them
Build a Solar System
Arrange in order from the Sun
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Social Science
How People Use the Moon and Stars
(National Maritime Society)
Natural Calendar
Moon phases show time of the month
Light at Night
Moon provides illumination
Ocean Tides
Moon's gravity moves ocean water
Planting Crops
Farmers use seasons and moon cycles
Navigation
Stars help travelers find direction
North Star
Appears fixed in the sky
Indicates north
Stars as a Map and Calendar
Used to tell seasons
Used to plan farming
Guided sailors and explorers
What Happens at Night?
Stars and Moon appear
Nocturnal animals wake up
Owls
Bats
Fireflies
Air becomes cooler
Environment becomes quieter
Body rests and repairs
Growing taller
Healing muscles
Restoring energy
Stories and Culture
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Read stories about the Moon
Sing songs and rhymes
Learn how ancient people used the sky
Explore cultural beliefs about the Moon and stars