Format
1. This program begins with a tour of the current evening sky.
2. We then discuss various cycles and patterns including lunar phases, eclipses, and tides.
3. Participants view high-resolution imagery of the Moon's surface, learning about lunar geology as well as the Apollo missions.
4. Time is allowed for questions and answers.
Objectives
- Recount how the Moon formed from the impact of another planet with the Earth billions of years ago.
- Explain the difference between the light and dark regions of the Moon's surface.
- Name some geologic processes that result in a variety of lunar surface features.
- Name the phases of the Moon and identify them in order of appearance.
- Explain why the Earth’s oceans have tides.
- Describe the reasons for solar and lunar eclipses.
Standards Alignment
State Standards
OHIO'S LEARNING STANDARDS
Grade 5:
Earth and Space Science – Cycles and Patterns in the Solar System
- The Solar System includes the Sun and all celestial bodies that orbit the Sun. Each planet in the Solar System has unique characteristics.
- The Sun is one of many stars that exist in the Universe.
- Most of the cycles and patterns of motion between the Earth and Sun are predictable.
Grade 6
Physical Science – Matter and Motion
- There are two categories of energy: kinetic and potential.
- An object’s motion can be described by its speed and the direction in which it is moving.
Grade 7
Earth and Space Science – Cycles and Patterns of Earth and the Moon
- The relative pattern of motion and positions of the Earth, Moon and Sun cause solar and lunar eclipses, tides and phases of the Moon.
Grade 8
Earth and Space Science – Physical Earth
- A combination of constructive and destructive geologic processes formed the Earth’s surface.
- Evidence of the dynamic changes of Earth’s surface through time is found in the geologic record.
Earth and Space Science – Forces and Motion
- Forces between objects act when the objects are in direct contact or when they are not touching.
- Forces have magnitude and direction.
Grade 9-12
Physical Science – Forces and Motion
- Forces – Types of forces (gravity, friction, normal, tension)
- Forces – Field model for forces at a distance