Introduction

Third grade: Earth Science
b. Students know the way in which the Moon's appearance changes during the four-week lunar cycle.
The moon changes everyday. It is also called many differnt things each day. Today we are going to find out how and when it has its big changes. we will also learn some very fun facts about the moon then play a game at the end. So have fun.

Questions

1. When the moon is waning what is happening to it?
   
   
2. A.In the month atht you are born what is the name of the moon and what does it mean?
   B. What does the moon mean in the month I was born in?
   
   
3. A.What are the names of the 'seas of the moon?
   B. What is SAROS?
   
   
4. Why are some areas of the moon darker then others?
   
   
5. Take the challenge.
   
   

The Internet Resources

• moon challenge
• information on the moon
• the moon
• Moon viewer
• Moon names

The Big Question

What are the caracteristis of the moon? and How does it change?