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What is the phenomenon that allows a lunar eclipse to occur?

  • The Sun blocking the view of the Earth.
  • The Earth reflecting sunlight onto the moon.
  • The moon blocking the Sun's light.
  • The Earth blocking sunlight from reaching the moon. (correct)

    • How often can a lunar eclipse be expected to occur?

  • Every week.
  • Once every month.
  • Three times a year.
  • Two times a year. (correct)

    • During which phase does a lunar eclipse typically occur?

  • Full Moon. (correct)
  • First Quarter.
  • Last Quarter.
  • New Moon.

    • What is a key characteristic of a penumbral lunar eclipse?

    <p>The moon is partially obscured by the Earth's penumbra.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factors could be analyzed to predict the occurrence of future lunar eclipses?

    <p>The orbit of the Moon around the Earth and the Sun's position.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a lunar eclipse to occur?

    <p>The tilt of the Moon must be directly in line with the Earth and Sun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which time of day does a solar eclipse generally occur?

    <p>During the day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the event when the Moon moves in front of the sun?

    <p>Solar eclipse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which type of eclipse does the Earth block the sunlight from reaching the Moon?

    <p>Lunar eclipse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many times a year can a lunar eclipse occur?

    <p>Twice a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of a solar eclipse?

    <p>The Moon blocking sunlight to the Earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phenomenon happens when one celestial object blocks the light from another during an eclipse?

    <p>Shadowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What angle describes the tilt of the Moon relative to the Earth's orbit?

    <p>5°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which celestial object creates a shadow on the Earth during a solar eclipse?

    <p>The Moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can a lunar eclipse only happen when the Moon is full?

    <p>The Earth needs to cast a shadow on the Moon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a lunar eclipse from a solar eclipse?

    <p>The position of the Earth, Moon, and sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the Moon is observed during a lunar eclipse?

    <p>Full Moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which celestial object is primarily responsible for causing a solar eclipse?

    <p>The Moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does a solar eclipse have on daytime illumination?

    <p>It creates a temporary darkness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we observe in the sky during a solar eclipse?

    <p>The Sun appears as a crescent shape.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the position of the Moon relate to the Earth and Sun during a solar eclipse?

    <p>The Moon is between the Earth and Sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during a lunar eclipse?

    <p>The Moon moves into the Earth's shadow.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the Umbra during a lunar eclipse?

    <p>It is the large shadow created on the Moon by Earth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for a lunar eclipse to occur?

    <p>The Sun, Earth, and Moon must be in a specific alignment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a lunar eclipse typically occur?

    <p>At night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does a lunar eclipse not occur every month?

    <p>The Moon's orbit is tilted by 5°.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alignment is necessary for a lunar eclipse to take place?

    <p>The Earth must be in between the Moon and Sun.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between lunar eclipses and full moons?

    <p>Lunar eclipses occur when the Moon is fully illuminated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the frequency of lunar eclipses?

    <p>They happen roughly 2-3 times a year.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often can a lunar eclipse occur in a year?

    <p>Two times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What shape is the orbit of celestial bodies around another object?

    <p>Ellipse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rotation period of Earth on its own axis?

    <p>365 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does it take for the Moon to complete one orbit around Earth?

    <p>27.5 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a partial eclipse?

    <p>When only a part of the sun is obscured</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What alignment is necessary for a lunar eclipse to occur?

    <p>Earth between the sun and moon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what condition does a solar eclipse occur?

    <p>When the moon is between the Earth and sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about Mercury's revolution period?

    <p>It is shorter than Earth's revolution period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines an eclipse?

    <p>The alignment of three celestial bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why don't eclipses occur every month?

    <p>The moon’s orbital plane is tilted by 5°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of eclipse happens when the Earth is directly between the sun and the moon?

    <p>Lunar eclipse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an umbra in the context of eclipses?

    <p>The region of total shadow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What allows scientists to predict future solar and lunar eclipses?

    <p>The predictable orbits of the moon, Earth, and sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true about the frequency of lunar eclipses?

    <p>Lunar eclipses are common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What model do scientists use to understand the movements of celestial bodies during eclipses?

    <p>Computer simulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is required for a solar eclipse to occur?

    <p>The moon must align between the Earth and the sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Eclipses

    • Eclipses are explained using celestial object movements.
    • Eclipses occur when one celestial object passes in front of another, blocking sunlight and creating a shadow.

    Design

    • Use only terms for definitions.
    • Headings for tables, examples, and non-examples must be bolded.
    • Use font size 11 for CFUs and include sentence starters.
    • Ensure sentence stems are relevant to key concepts or skills.
    • Remove unnecessary facts or jargon, use student-friendly language.
    • Limit concept development slides to 4.
    • Ensure table content is centered.
    • Tasks must include a SCSA key verb.

    Do Now & Daily Review (2022 onwards)

    • Daily review should be 10-15 minutes long.
    • Recall: Do Now tasks are straightforward, focusing on recalling information (e.g., labeling diagrams, fill-in-the-blank, word banks).
    • Recite: Use vocabulary words for choral responses, avoiding long statements.
    • Apply: Daily review tasks relate to the daily review schedule.

    Prompt Boxes

    • Prompt boxes can be copied and inserted into slides.
    • The boxes are hidden during presentation.

    Daily Review - Recall

    • Identify examples as either rotation or revolution.
    • Include sentence starter: Example - is rotation/revolution because...

    Daily Review - Recite

    • Rotation: One complete turn on an axis.
    • Revolution: One full orbit.
    • Orbit: Path around an object.
    • Solar System: Star and surrounding objects.

    Daily Review - Apply

    • Compare sunlight reflected during a full moon and a new moon. Include sentence starter: The amount of sunlight reflected during a full moon is...

    Learning Objective

    • Explain eclipses using celestial object movements.
    • Define eclipse and umbra.
    • Contrast solar and lunar eclipses.
    • Explain why eclipses do not occur every month.

    Activate Prior Knowledge

    • The Moon orbits the Earth and the Earth orbits the Sun.
    • All celestial bodies have an elliptical orbit.
    • Draw the phase new moon, labeling the sun, Earth, and moon.

    Concept Development

    • An eclipse occurs when one object passes in front of another, blocking sunlight and creating a shadow.
    • Solar eclipse: Sun-Moon-Earth order, occurs during the day, look at the Sun.
    • Lunar eclipse: Sun-Earth-Moon order, occurs at night, look at the Moon.

    Concept Development - Solar Eclipse

    • A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth are aligned (SME).
    • The Moon blocks sunlight, creating a small shadow on Earth.
    • Umbra is the shadow on Earth.

    Concept Development - Lunar Eclipse

    • A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon moves into the Earth's shadow (SEM).
    • Earth blocks sunlight, creating a large shadow on the Moon.
    • Umbra is the shadow on the Moon.

    Concept Development - Eclipses Don't Occur Monthly

    • Eclipses require alignment—Sun, Earth, Moon.
    • The Moon’s 5° tilted orbit often moves above or below the Earth's orbit.
    • Lunar eclipses can only occur twice a year where the 5° tilt aligns with the Earth and Sun.

    Skill Development/Guided Practice

    • Fill in tables to identify solar and lunar eclipses.
    • Identify eclipses as total or partial.
    • Describe the position of Earth, Moon, and Sun during a solar and lunar eclipse.

    Skill Development / Guided Practice - Definitions

    • Solar eclipse: The Moon moves in front of the Sun.
    • Sunlight is blocked, creating a shadow.
    • Lunar eclipse: Earth moves between the Moon and Sun.
    • Earth blocks sunlight, creating a large shadow.

    Skill Development/Guided Practice - Video

    • Watch a video about solar versus lunar eclipses and understand the difference between the two.

    Independent Practice

    • Identify solar/lunar eclipses by observing the positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun.
    • Describe these positions in diagrams.

    Activate Prior Knowledge - Models

    • The Moon orbits the Earth, and the Earth orbits the Sun.
    • Celestial bodies orbit in elliptical paths.
    • Draw a heliocentric model of the sun, Earth, and Moon.

    Daily Review - True or False:

    • Earth takes 365 days to rotate.
    • Mercury has the shortest revolution period.
    • The Moon takes 27.5 days to complete an orbit.
    • Jupiter spins on its axis.

    Closure - Because, But, So

    • Solar and lunar eclipses are different because they are observed during different times (day or night).
    • They are different but both depend on the order of the Sun, Moon, and Earth.
    • They are different so we can predict the phenomena.

    Check for Understanding (Various Pages):

    • Questions about the type of eclipse shown in images.
    • Defining solar/lunar eclipses.
    • Determining the order of celestial objects.
    • Addressing why eclipses do/do not occur every month.

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