Sun and Moon's Effects on Earth by Tess Parker

Start here!

tpark101 — 2025-06-23 00:33:23 UTC

Have you ever wondered why the Sun appears in different places throughout the day or why the Moon looks different each night? Comment or record a video below on your thoughts on these questions and what you already know about the Sun, Moon, and Earth.

Watch this video!

tpark101 — 2025-06-23 00:39:37 UTC

Comment or record a video below on what you learned and what you still wonder.

What this video!

tpark101 — 2025-06-23 00:41:29 UTC

Comment or record a video below on what you learned and what you still wonder.

Moon Phases Interactive

tpark101 — 2025-06-23 01:03:09 UTC

When you open this simulation, click launch. Pay attention to the person standing on the Earth. That represents where you are on Earth and what you see based on where you are. Pay attention to the location of the moon in relation to the Sun and Earth and what phase the moon is in. The picture at the top will be what you would see if you were to look up at the sky. When you open the simulation, you will start at the New Moon phase, where the moon will appear completely dark in the sky. You have two options to progress through time.

You can drag the moon or the Earth.
You can use the play button, < 1 hour, > 1 hour, << 1 day, or >> 1 day buttons on the ride side of the screen.

Comment or record a video below on what you learned and what you still wonder.

Discussion

tpark101 — 2025-06-23 01:09:48 UTC

Share what you have learned so far with your peers! Include anything you find interesting, confusing, or wonder more about. Look through your classmate's posts. If you see that a classmate is confused about something, try to help clarify things for them. If you see that anyone shares the same interesting facts or wonderings, comment and let them know.

Assessment

tpark101 — 2025-06-23 01:10:36 UTC

Time to test what you know! Use your first name and last initial!

Join Code: 0059 1852

3-2-1 Reflection

tpark101 — 2025-06-23 01:12:29 UTC

Comment below:

3 things you learned

2 things you found interesting

1 question you still have

Watch this video!

tpark101 — 2025-06-23 18:22:05 UTC

After watching this video and going outside to examine your shadow this morning, comment or record a video below on what you learned and what you still wonder. How do you think your shadow will change at noon?