LEARNING TARGETS – MOON CHARACTERISTICS AND PHASES
Moon Surface, Characteristics, and Origin
1.
I can identify the leading theory as to the origin of the Moon.
2.
I can compare the characteristics of the Moon to that of Earth.
3.
I can describe different lunar surface features.
4.
I can describe the appearance of the near side and far side of the Moon.
5.
I can describe why we always see the same side of the Moon.
6.
I can describe the Earth and Moon as a system held together by a central point of balance known as the
Barycenter.
7.
I can describe and compare the lunar cycle and the differences between sidereal and synodic lunar months.
Phases of the Moon
8.
I can describe the moonlight seen from Earth as reflected light from the sun.
9.
I can identify the amount of sunlight that illuminates the moon at all times.
10.
I can describe, identify, and draw the 8 lunar moon phases.
11.
I can describe what causes an observer on Earth to see different lunar phases.
12.
I can compare and draw the Earth view and solar (top) view of each lunar phase.
13.
I can compare and contrast the difference between the waxing and waning moon.
14.
I can describe why an observer can see 2 full moons in the same calendar month.