Question

lunar eclipses: exploring shadows guided notes: 7-2
discover how earths shadow creates eclipse magic
learning objectives

• explain: what a ______ eclipse is and why it happens.
• describe: how the ____, __, and ____ must align for a

lunar eclipse.

• identify: and compare the ______ types of lunar eclipses.
• model: the ______ of a lunar eclipse using hands - on activities.
• use: key ______ to discuss lunar eclipses.

key vocabulary

• eclipse: when one object in ____ moves into the ____ of another

object, blocking ______.

• umbra: the ____ part of a shadow, where ____ light is blocked.
• penumbra: the ____, outer part of a shadow where only ____ light

is blocked.

• alignment: when objects are in a ____ ____, such as the sun,

earth, and moon during an eclipse.

Explanation:

This is about lunar eclipses, which falls under Natural Science, specifically Astronomy (a subfield of Physics or Natural Science). The blanks can be filled with:

• First blank (eclipse type): lunar
• Alignment blanks: Sun, Earth, Moon
• Types of lunar eclipses: three (total, partial, penumbral)
• Model: process
• Key: vocabulary
• Eclipse definition: space, shadow, light
• Umbra: darkest, all
• Penumbra: lighter, some
• Alignment: straight line

Answer:

• Explain: What a lunar eclipse is and why it happens.
• Describe: How the Sun, Earth, and Moon must align for a lunar eclipse.
• Identify: And compare the three (total, partial, penumbral) types of lunar eclipses.
• Model: The process of a lunar eclipse using hands - on activities.
• Use: Key vocabulary to discuss lunar eclipses.
• Eclipse: When one object in space moves into the shadow of another object, blocking light.
• Umbra: The darkest part of a shadow, where all light is blocked.
• Penumbra: The lighter, outer part of a shadow where only some light is blocked.
• Alignment: When objects are in a straight line, such as the Sun, Earth, and Moon during an eclipse.