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The document explains the moon's phases, detailing the eight distinct phases it undergoes over a 29.5-day cycle, including New Moon, Full Moon, and various gibbous and crescent phases. It also discusses beliefs and practices associated with the moon, such as its influence on planting, weather, and tides. Additionally, the document includes assessment questions related to the moon's appearances and characteristics.

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Science v Lesson 4 4th Quarter 2

The document explains the moon's phases, detailing the eight distinct phases it undergoes over a 29.5-day cycle, including New Moon, Full Moon, and various gibbous and crescent phases. It also discusses beliefs and practices associated with the moon, such as its influence on planting, weather, and tides. Additionally, the document includes assessment questions related to the moon's appearances and characteristics.

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Changes in the Appearance of the Moon

The moon is a satellite of the Earth. It rotates on its own axis while revolving around the
Earth. It does not have light of its own. It gets its light from the sun.
The moon has eighth phases. It takes about one week for a moon to change from one
phase to another.
The moon goes through these eight phases in 29 ½ days. The period it takes the moon to
complete is called month.

8 Phases of the Moon

New Moon - when the moon is between the sun and the Earth, you cannot see the moon it is
totally black.

Waxing Crescent Moon - as the Moon moves around the Earth, we get to see more and more of
the illuminated half, and we say the Moon is waxing.

First Quarter Moon - when half of the moon is lighted at the right side and occurs first week of
the month.

Waxing Gibbous Moon - The Moon appears to be more than one-half but not fully illuminated by
direct sunlight. The amount of the Moon that we can see will grow larger and larger every day.
* ("Waxing" means increasing, or growing larger.)

Full Moon - when part of the moon facing the Earth is all white, you can see the whole lighted
side of the moon.

Waning Gibbous Moon - The illuminated part of the Moon that we can see decreases, and we
say it's waning. The amount of the Moon that we can see will grow smaller and smaller every day.
*("Waning" means decreasing, or growing smaller.)

Last Quarter Moon - when half of the moon is lighted at the left side and occurs after a week of
the month.

Waning Crescent Moon- The Moon appears to be partly but less than one-half illuminated by
direct sunlight. The crescent will grow smaller and smaller every day, until the Moon looks like the
New Moon.
Beliefs and Practices Associated with the Moon

Have you heard of superstitions about the moon? Superstitions are beliefs based on opinions,
observations, and experiences but have no scientific explanation. Even in the modern age, some
people still believe in superstitions.

1. Moon and Planting


- Many farmers believe that planting when the moon is in specific phases may bring good
harvests. The moon tells them when to plant and when to harvest. During the waxing phases of the
moon- from new moon to full moon, the moisture of the soil is at a higher level. This may bring
germination and growth to plants, that is why many farmers opt to sow the seeds of their crops
during this time.

2. Moon and Weather


When the Sun, Moon, and Earth line up and the moon is at its perigee (closest to the Earth),
you can expect lower temperature. The moon does affect weather but not significantly. When the
phase of the moon is full moon or new moon, it causes a “bulge” in an ocean; a similar thing
happens with the atmosphere; it attracts the atmosphere to itself.

3. Tides
Gravitational forces exist between the moon and Earth to hold each other in their respective
positions. These gravitational forces affect Earth’s tides.
- Tides are the rising and falling of sea levels with respect to land.
- When one side of the Earth is close to the moon, this side of the Earth will be pulled towards the
moon, causing it to bulge.
- High tide is the rising of ocean level.
- Low tide the other side experiences low water level since the water is concentrated on the other
side.
Ex. Fishermen believe that the moon also affects the number of fishes they could catch.
ASSESSMENT:

A. Match the names of the moon to its corresponding appearance.

1. Full Moon A.

2. New Moon B.

3. Gibbous Moon C.

4. Crescent Moon D.

5. First Quarter Moon E.

6. Last Quarter Moon F.

B. Match the name of the moon to its corresponding description. Write the letter in the
blanks.

A B

_______ 1. Full Moon A. has half light at the right side an occur
first week of the month

_______ 2. New Moon B. has half light at the left side and occurs
after a week of the month

_______ 3. Gibbous Moon C. all white

_______ 4. Crescent Moon D. totally black

_______ 5. First Quarter Moon E. small part of the edge has light

_______ 6. Last Quarter Moon F. more than half has light


C. Write True if the statement is correct and False if it is wrong. Write your answers in
the blank before the number.

_______1. After a week of the month, half of the moon is lighted at the right side and is called New
Moon.

_______2. More than half of the moon is lighted, is called Last Quarter Moon.

_______3. Full Moon, the whole face of the moon has light.

_______4. Only small part at the edge of the moon is lighted, It is called Full Moon.

_______5. New Moon, we don’t see light in the moon.

B. Read the statements and circle the letter of your correct answer.

1.It has more than half light.


A. New Moon B. Full Moon C. Gibbous Moon

2.Half is lighted at the right side and appears first week of the month.
A. First Quarter Moon B. Last Quarter Moon C. Crescent Moon

3.Only a part at the edge is lighted.


A. Gibbous Moon B. Last Quarter Moon C. Crescent Moon

4.Half is lighted and appears second week of the month.


A. First Quarter Moon B. Last Quarter Moon C. Crescent Moon

5.It is totally black.


A. New Moon B. Full Moon C. Gibbous Moon

6.It is all white.


A. New Moon B. Full Moon C. Crescent Moon

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