SCIENCE 1 -- Research an Astronaut!

As we kick off our unit on space, I thought it would be fun to learn about being an astronaut. Using the links below, find the answers to the questions on your Astronaut Research handout.

Education
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/F_Astronauts_in_Training.html

Being in Space
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/home/F_Living_in_Space.html
http://www.pbs.org/spacestation/station/living.htm

International Space station
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/space-exploration/international-space-station-article/
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/onthestation/facts_and_figures.html#.UvAjzPldX_Y

Watch a space shuttle launch!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujrA7vFSN_4

Fun Facts
http://teacher.scholastic.com/space/mission.htm
http://www.brighthub.com/science/space/articles/83810.aspx

SCIENCE 1 -- Phases of the Moon Webquest

Introduction The Moon changes shape every day. Sometimes you can see only part of the Moon. Other times, you can see the entire Moon. Why does this happen? The purpose of this WebQuest is to help you learn why we see phases of the Moon. Tasks Your task is to explain why the Moon changes appearance throughout the month. You will complete five tasks.   Use your worksheet to record what you learn.   It will help you understand why the Moon's appearance changes. The First Task Complete the Task One on your worksheet. Draw and name eight important phases of the Moon. You will... Draw the eight Moon phases. Write the correct name of these phases. Process Watch this video to help you. Here are some websites you can use to complete Task One. How Do the Phases Get Their Names? Phases of the Moon Phases of the Moon – What Can You See Tonight? The Second Task Science has special terms. You need to know what these terms mean. For Task Two, define the following terms: gibbous, waning, and waxing. You will identify which phases are waxing and waning. Process Get the definitions of the terms at this webpage. Glossary of Lunar Terms The Third Task For Task Three, draw your birthday Moon. What phase was it on the day you were born? Find out and fill in the circle. Also, draw a picture of the phase of the Moon on your 2013 birthday Process Use this website. Select your birthdate. StarDate Online – Phases of the Moon Calendar The Fourth Task How does the Moon change during the month? For Task Four, complete the Task Four worksheet. See how the Moon changes each day. Complete the worksheet for January 2016. Process Go the website below.  Select the current month and year. StarDate Online – Phases of the Moon Calendar The Fifth Task For Task Five, show the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun at each of the eight phases.  Process Use the websites below to complete the worksheet identifying the correct phase and draw a picture of that phase of the Moon. Lunar Phases Interactive Lunar Phases Simulator