Information about the hike on Monday, May 25 (Site does not work on some mobile devices.
Monday
We will review some highlights of the space program and then students will do a WS (Earth Motions).
Tuesday
Students will take notes as Benson explains several concepts related to the Earth-Moon relationship, including tides, phases, and eclipses.
Wednesday
Weather-permitting we will launch rockets today.
Thursday
We will watch a video that explains why Pluto is no longer considered to be a planet.
Friday
Students will take notes as Benson explains solar activity, sunspots, northern lights, etc.
Interesting Links
Monday: Brief History of Animals in Space
Monday: Video of Probe Landing on Mars in 2004 (6-minute YouTube video)
Monday: History of Exploration of Mars
Tuesday: Another Moon phase animation
Tuesday: Moon phases this month
Tuesday: Online Moon Phase Exercise (very good)
Tuesday: Lunar Eclipse Animation
Tuesday: Lunar Eclipse Explained
Tuesday: Tides - select "Launch Interactive"
Tuesday: Spring and Neap Tides
Tuesday: Bay of Fundy Tides Explained
Tuesday: Various Moon Animations
Thursday: Northern Lights Explained
Thursday: Northern Lights Explained
Thursday: Northern Lights over Iceland
Question of the Week
Video of the week:
Why is Pluto no longer considered to be a planet?
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