English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Describe the orbit of the Moon around the Earth
Describe how the Moon affects the Earth and vice-versa
Use a computer model to see what affects the orbit of the Moon
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Words and meanings to learn
waxing Moon
the Moon at any time after the new Moon and before the full Moon, so called because its illuminated area is increasing
lunar eclipse
when the Earth passes directly between the Moon and the Sun, stopping the light of the Sun from reaching the Moon
lunar month
a month measured between successive new Moons
tide
the alternate rising and falling of the sea due to the attraction of the Moon
solar eclipse
when the Moon obscures the light of the Sun to a viewer on Earth by passing directly between the Earth and Sun
Peter Klappa studied Biology (BSc Hons and MSc) at the Ludwigs-Maximilian University in Munich, Germany, where he also obtained his PhD in molecular and cellular biology. He is a National Teaching Fellow and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. As a trained Biology and Chemistry teacher, Peter has taught sciences for over 30 years, both at pre- and post-entry to university. For his excellence in teaching, Peter has received numerous awards and prizes and was nominated for the Teacher of the Year award by the Higher Education Academy in 2015 and 2019.
Resources: The handout and access to the PHET interactive simulation.
Core Handout: Moon orbit simulation.
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