Learning Goals
- I know the relative motions of the earth and moon to each other
- I know the relative motions of the earth and moon to the sun
- I can explain why we have seasons
- I can explain the significance of the following latitude lines:
the equator 0 degrees
the tropic of cancer 23.5 degrees North
the tropic of capricorn 23.5 degrees South
the arctic circle 66.5 degrees North
the antarctic circle 66.5 degrees South
- I know general properties of the moon
- I Know 3 theories that explain the formation of the moon
Lesson
- Students to complete chapter 28 outline questions
- Explain the relative motions of the earth, sun and moon.
- Show the film clip on the motions of the earth and sun. (SEASONS) LINK
