Exploring the Sciences

Choose 2 sciences, give the name and pictures that represent the science (you can print the pictures or draw them) and the definition of the science

Use the links below to explore some of the many different types of sciences that are out there:

http://phrontistery.info/sciences.html

http://chemistry.about.com/od/mathsciencefundamentals/a/ologylist.htm

***If the link does not work, copy and paste the addresses into the address bar***

What to Know about Phases, Tides, & Eclipses

If you can answer these questions/explain these concepts (word document attached:  What to know for Phases, etc )you’re in pretty good shape, in terms of knowing about Phases, Tides, & Eclipses

Phases:

  • What causes them?
  • Difference between Waxing and Waning
  • Identify if the moon is waxing or waning
  • How long does it take for the moon to go through the phases?

Tides:

  • What causes them?
  • Where high & low tides occur (compared to moon)
  • How many occur at any time?
  • Position of Moon, Earth, & Sun for Spring and Neap tides (Which phases)
  • Identify Neap & Spring tides based on data

Eclipses

  • Difference between Solar and Lunar eclipses
  • Position of Earth, Moon & Sun for each eclipse
  • Total vs Partial
  • Umbra vs Penumbra