Week 1: Earth Moon System
Week 1: Earth Moon System 1. What did you do in the lab today? During the first week of lab, we reviewed the syllabus and discussed the activities we would do throughout the semester. We discussed the Earth, Moon, and Sun, focusing on the Moon's phases, the causes of seasons, and the phenomenon of a lunar eclipse. We worked in small groups to come to a consensus on the answers, and then came together as a whole group to discuss what was actually happening. We learned: All phases are completed when the Moon fully orbits Earth. The Moon is lit by the Sun, which is why it appears to have phases when the Earth partially blocks it. A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth blocks the Moon's light from the Sun. Earth is tilted towards the North Star. The seasons happen when Earth is tilted away from or towards the Sun. 2. What was the big question? How do the Earth, Moon, and Sun interact? 3. What did you learn in Thursday's discussion? My notes: 4. Textb...