PRESENTATION OUTLINE
TODAY’S LESSON IS ABOUT
What are the moon phases?
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MOON PHASES?
- new moon
- waxing crescen
- first quarter
- waxing gibbous
- Full moon
- Waning gibbous
- Third quarter
- Waning crescent
WHY DOES THE MOON LOOK DIFFERENT IN DIFFERENT MONTHS?
- IT’S BECAUSE THE MOON ORBITS EARTH AND EARTH ORBITS THE SUN
FUN FACTS ABOUT MOON PHASES
There are 8 different phases that the moon goes through during a lunar cycle
Different parts of the moon appear to be illuminated as it orbits the Earth, due to how the Sun's light is reflecting off of the moon.
AND WHAT ABOUT AN EXAMPLE?
Why do moons move during moon phases?
It’s a result of the gravitational tug of war between the Earth and the Moon
HOW MANY MOON PHASES ARE THERE?
CAN WE SEE THE MOON AT DAY TIME?
WHY DOES THE MOON LOOK DIFFERENT AT DIFFERENT TIMES?
- IT CHANGES ITS SHAPE
- IT CHANGES COLOUR
- IT ROTATES AROUND THE EARTH
3.IT ROTATES AROUND EARTH