ASTR.SCI.8.B
Model how the orbit and relative position of the Moon cause lunar and solar eclipses.
Astronomy · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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Skills
- model (how the orbit and relative position of the Moon cause lunar eclipses) #dok2
- model (how the orbit and relative position of the Moon cause solar eclipses) #dok2
- analyze (relationships among the Moon’s orbit, position, Earth, and Sun during eclipses) #dok3
- predict (when eclipses occur based on orbital positions and alignments) #dok3
- compare (lunar and solar eclipses in terms of cause and observation) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can describe the orbit and relative position of the Moon in relation to Earth and the Sun. #dok1
- I can identify the conditions required for lunar and solar eclipses to occur. #dok1
- I can model how the Moon's orbit and position cause lunar eclipses. #dok2
- I can model how the Moon's orbit and position cause solar eclipses. #dok2
- I can compare lunar and solar eclipses based on their causes and observable features. #dok2
- I can analyze diagrams or physical models to determine when and why eclipses occur. #dok3
- I can predict the likelihood of an eclipse by evaluating orbital alignments. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The relative positions and movements of the Moon, Earth, and Sun are responsible for the occurrence of lunar and solar eclipses.
- Understanding the mechanics of moon orbits and alignments allows us to model, explain, and predict eclipses.
Essential Questions
- How do the orbit and positioning of the Moon relative to Earth and the Sun cause lunar and solar eclipses?
- What must be aligned for a lunar or solar eclipse to occur?
- How do models help us understand and predict eclipses?
- What are the differences and similarities between lunar and solar eclipses?
- Why don’t eclipses occur every month?