Assignment: Movement of the Earth, Moon, and Sun 7.ESS.4 Assignment

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3 activities: 3 games

35 min

Activity 1: Question Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Lunar Frenzy

Have you ever wondered why the shape of our moon seems to change in the night's sky? Come be an astronaut and learn about the phases of the moon. You will learn about how much of the moon is actually lit up, where the light comes from, and if the moon is actually made of cheese.

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Teacher Ratings (88) 3.9 stars.

Student Ratings (17596) 3.5 stars.

Activity 2: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 13 min

Ms. Rose and Lunar Phases!

In this game, your teacher is Ms. Rose and she will help you work through a series of mini-games to learn about lunar phases. You will learn about the moon's rotation, lunar phases, and tides, all of which are products of the moon orbiting Earth. Can you fill in the missing phase on a lunar calendar or label the tilt of the moon's orbit?

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Teacher Ratings (82) 3.6 stars.

Student Ratings (15973) 3.3 stars.

Activity 3: Instructional Game. Estimated duration: 11 min

Lunar Wolves (Mid)

This is your chance to experience what it would be like to be raised by wolves. You will join a wolf family to learn about the moon. The wolves will teach you about the movement of the moon and how we perceive it. You will then have the opportunity to understand how the rotation and revolution of the moon work. Like the wolves, you will become an expert on the moon's phases.

Ratings

Teacher Ratings (189) 4.0 stars.

Student Ratings (36495) 3.6 stars.