Guiding Questions 1. What can we observe (see) in the night sky tonight? 2. Can we see a planet in the sky? 3. What does the Moon look like tonight? Note: This activity is designed for the nights of April 1 - 6, 2020, during the hour after sunset, in the area of Lynn, Massachusetts, but the activity can be done with success anytime, and anywhere. This Space Science activity is different from the first four (4) activities I posted. I want you to go outside on the next clear night, soon after sunset, and look for the Moon. It should be almost right above you. Next, look towards Boston in the west where the Sun just set, and try to find the brightest star in that area. This very bright star is not really a star. It is the planet Venus! Of course, you also see some stars in the sky tonight. Which object is farther away from Earth, the Moon, Venus, or the stars you see tonight? After you enjoy looking at the beautiful night sky, I want you to draw a picture of what you observe. Include the date and the time of your observation. You can also label the Moon and Venus. Scroll or move down on this page for the complete instructions for this activity. The image below has a link to a web page with a short video to help you find objects in the in the night sky this month. Simply, click here or on the picture with your cursor to open the new web page so you can watch the video. What's Up - April 2020, A short video describing what you can see in the night sky this month. Courtesy NASA/JPL-Caltech Activity
Standards For This Lesson 6.MS-ESS1-1a. Develop a model of the Sun-Earth-Moon system to explain the causes of lunar phases and eclipses of the Sun and Moon. 6.MS-ESS1-5(MA) Use graphical displays to illustrate that Earth and its solar system are one of many in the Milky Way galaxy, which is one of billions of galaxies in the universe. Additional Resources
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5/11/2020 02:09:46 pm
Hi miss detrich I am so sorry because I did not know we are supposed to look at the sky on April so I couldn’t answer the question I just see these questions on May 11and it’s my brother Sammy birthday so i am so sorry
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Mrs Detrich
5/12/2020 01:27:40 pm
No problem, Faith. :) You can look at the night sky any night. There is always something interesting to observe. Venus will be visible in the evening sky for a few more weeks. Soon you will also be able to see Mercury and the crescent Moon in the evening.
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FAITH AKINBAMI
5/13/2020 08:19:55 am
Okay miss detrich thank you so much because I was so scared. I will do as you say.
FAITH Akinbami
5/13/2020 08:25:15 am
But please miss detrich can you tell me the day I can see sky and answer the question.
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