Astronomy+Sandbox

Motions of the Earth: =Sunrise/Sunset Web Site=

Earth's Orbit and Daylight
==Seasons Game/Challenge... See if you can successfully send Max on his vacation through the year!==

==Gravity Variations Interactive Challenge==

Gravity Launch
Motions of the Moon:

**Moon Glossary: Lunar Terms and Definitions**
**@Phases of the Moon WebQuest**

**Moon Phases Challenge**
**Phases and Eclipses Interactives:**
 * ** Lunar Phases Interactive** || **Eclipse Interactive** ||

Moon Data Web Site
Lunar Calendar**Use the Web Site Below to get the Primary Phases of the Moon for your Birthday Month**

**You will also need to use other resources to determine when the secondary phases occur during your month.**
==Starry Night Planetarium Software On Line==

Total Lunar Eclipse April 2014
**Eclipses Internet Scavenger Hunt** **Use the links below to complete your Eclipses Internet Scavenger Hunt.** = = **Tides Activity Sheet** **View the video, then use the links below to complete Parts 1 and 2 of the Activity.** media type="custom" key="18135272" align="center"
 * **Site Number** || **Link to Website** ||
 * **Site 1** || Astronomy for Kids: Eclipses ||
 * **Site 2** || Kids Cosmos: Explore the Sun ||
 * **Site 3** || Mr. Eclipse: Lunar Eclipses for Beginners ||
 * **Site 4** || Mr. Eclipse: Solar Eclipses for Beginners ||
 * **Site 5** || Types of Solar Eclipse ||
 * **Site 6** || Solar Eclipse Schedule ||
 * **Site 7** || Solar Eclipse Explorer ||


 * **Site Number** || **Link to Website** ||
 * **Site 1** || Tides ||
 * **Site 2** || Why Tides? ||
 * **Site 3** || Discovery.Com Video ||

The Solar System Classifying the Objects in the Solar System Web Quest

**Other useful links:**


 * Phases of the Moon** -This flash animation is one of my favorites out there showing the phases of the Moon!


 * Moon Phases Interactive** -This site does an excellent job in helping you understand why we see the moon only at certain times of the day depending on what phase that the moon is in. Be sure to click on the tab that says "introduction" to get a better understanding as to how the interactive works.


 * Phases of the Moon from Earth and Space ** -What's nice about this animation is the fact that you can switch back and forth between views from above (North Pole) and views from the side (oblique view) while at the same time, see what the moon looks like from Earth.


 * The Phaser** -Test your ability to identify all eight phases of the Moon in this great interactive game. Not only is this game helpful, but the music is fairly cool too!


 * Eclipses and Moon Phases** -Be sure to check out both MODES of this activity: **Eclipses & Moon Phases**. When you check out the Eclipse Mode, be sure to click on your different choices in the **View From** box! Also, be sure to slide the **Top View- Side View** slider as well! COOL!!


 * Moon Phases Gizmo** -The Moon phases gizmo actually lets you set how fast the phases of the Moon and the rotation of the Earth take place.


 * Why do we always see the same side of the Moon?** -As you've been carefully observing the Moon during your moon journaling, you've probably noticed that you are always seeing the same surface of the Moon. If you don't believe me, use a pair of binoculars each night and you'll notice that you are always seeing the same craters! Anyhow, in addition to my coffee cup model that we do in class, this website does a good job of demonstrating why we always see the same side of the Moon.


 * What did the moon look like on the day you were born?** -Just enter in whatever time and date that you wish, and you can see what the moon looked like on that particular day. Pretty cool...eh?


 * How much do I weigh on the Moon?** -Go to the weighing station to find out! As you learned in class, gravity is the force that pulls things towards the center of the Earth. When we weigh something, we are actually measuring this force! Your bodyweight will be different, depending on what planet you're standing on!


 * Sky Watching** -This is a great website that has tons of cool articles about what to look for in our sky over the course of the year. In particular, I like some of the photographs that they include in their articles.


 * The Sky at a Glance** -This is another great site that gives you fascinating information about what you may find in the sky on a clear night. This site usually has a good diagram or two of the evening sky which you might find to be very useful.


 * How Much Light Pollution is in Our Sky?** -This site will give you a great idea as to how much light pollution there is in our area. It will also give you a little bit different perspective of the night sky depending upon what latitude you place yourself in the world. If you move the other slider **closer towards the street light**, you will see how much more of the night sky that you are missing out on! The constellation in this activity is the constellaion of Orion. Here's [|a link] to help you find the constellation Orion in our night sky.


 * Moon Phases Calendar** -This lunar calendar comes from the Old Farmer's Almanac website. It shows you what phase the moon is currently in and what the moon should look like for the rest of the month as well.


 * What Causes a Solar Eclipse?** -In class we discovered what causes a solar eclipse. Not only does this site do an EXCELLENT job of demonstrating what causes a solar eclipse, it also does a great job of showing you what different parts of the Earth will see during a solar eclipse as well.


 * Solar Eclipse Animations** -Did you know that there are actually three types of solar eclipses? Click here to see animations of all three types of solar eclipses.


 * What Causes Tides?** -The gravitational pull of both the Sun and the Moon have a tremendous effect on the oceans of our planet. This animation does a great job of showing just how the Sun and the Moon have different effects on the oceans at different times during the Moon's revolution around the Earth.


 * Why is there 2 Bulges?** -Some of you were asking in class why there are 2 bulges of the ocean- one on the side closest to the Moon and one on the opposite side of the Earth. This site does a great job explaining why this phenomenon occurs.


 * Why Does the Size of the Sun Appear to Change?** -This investigation allows you to figure out just how far the Earth is from the Sun at different times of the year. Once you calculate the Earth's distances for each month, you get to see what the Earth's actual orbit looks like!


 * What is the Reason for the Seasons?** -Did you ever wonder why we have winter and summer when we do? Did you realize that half of the world is experiencing summer, while we're experiencing winter? This site helps reinforce some of the ideas that we will explore in class.


 * Interactive Season Animation** -This animation allows you to view the Earth as seen from the Sun. Also, be sure to move the slider from "side view" to "top view" to get a different perspective as to why we have seasons.


 * Name the Planets** -Do you know your solar system? Warm up with this activity! Click and drag the correct name over the correct picture.

Explore the Solar System -Click on the planets and other items of interest found in our solar system to learn more about each.

 * Design a Planet** -This activity lets you design your very own planet. You get to choose what kind of star it orbits around, whether or not it has volcanoes, whether or not it has water, and so much more!


 * Timeline of the International Space Station** -Since it's initial inception to today, the International Space Station has undergone quite a transformation! Be sure to check out this well designed timeline display to see just how the space station has been put together over the years. Click on the right panel of the screen to learn more about each module of the space station.