WebQuest

Fly Me To The Moon

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Moon Task:

Your task is to explain why the Moon changes appearance throughout the month.  Using the webpages provided, you will complete each of the following projects.  As you explore the Moon, you will complete this worksheet.It will help you better understand why the Moon's appearance changes.

Task 1:

Complete Task 1 on your worksheet. Your task is to draw and name the eight phases of the Moon. You will need to...


Task 2:



Task 3:
In Task 3 you will show the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun at each of the phases you studied in the Task 1. You will...
  • observe and draw the Moon over a period of time. If possible, you will compare your observation of the Moon with the naked eye to your observation of the Moon with binoculars or a telescope.
  • include illustrations of the Earth, Sun, and Moon at each of the eight phases.
  • complete the Moon Challenge. Level 3, and have your worksheet initialed by the teacher.
  • answer the questions on the worksheet.
Task 4:
You will explore various websites to learn interesting facts about the moon and explain why the Moon, stars, and sun appear to change position in the sky. In this task, you will complete the Earth, Sun, Moon Phaser Quiz.
During Apollo 10's lunar mission, a cassette recording of relevant songs befitting a flight to the Moon was played. Frank Sinatra's recording of "Fly Me To The Moon" was included along with other songs such as "Going Back to Houston" and "Moonlight Serenade." Therefore this song was one of the first ever to be played in outer space.

Your final task is to listen and view the following video to prepare for your take off. After viewing the video, make a playlist of music that you and your collleagues can enjoy as you blast into space. Don't forget to add Frank Sinatra's song. Your playlist must include 5 additional songs.


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