Phases of the Moon Animation
Added: 29 Aug 2016
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Simulation
Animation visualising the phases of the moon from the aspect of standing on the Earth along with viewing from outer space. Students will see the new moon, waxing crescent moon, first quarter moon, waxing gibbous moon, full moon, waning gibbous moon, last quarter moon and the waning crescent moon.
How it maps to the curriculum
- JC
- Science
Strand: 02. Earth and Space
Strand unit: 04. Model of Earth-Sun-Moon System
Suggestions for use: Use the animation as a presentation by projecting onto the whiteboard. Students must then create the appearances of the moons in order from memory using Orea's / play-doh
Key Skills:
- Being Creative
- Managing Information and Thinking
