Year 7 Moon Phase Model and Assignment

Task:
Make a 3D model to show your understanding of the phases of the moon.
Ensure you include the position of the Sun.
Use recycled materials from around your house or make it 3D digitally using
computer software such as Minecraft - the choice is yours!
Annotate your model showing the different phases of the moon.
Checklist:
1. 3D model created and photographed.
2. Questions answered fully in a word document.
3. Upload your photograph and questions to the CLE.
4. Bring your model to school.
Questions to answer:
1. What is your independent variable in your model experiment?

2. What is the dependent variable in your model experiment?

3. During which phase of the Moon is it:

a. between the Sun and the Earth

b. on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun?

4. Why is the phase in which half the Moon is visible called a quarter moon?

5. Sometimes the Moon is visible during the day. What phases of the Moon would you be
most likely to see during the day?
 Moon Phases Marking Rubric Name:

Criteria Exceeded 8-10 Expected(Medium)5,6,7 Beginning(Low)1,2.3, Not Shown 0

4
Knowledge And All moon phase Most moon phase Few moon phase Model not
Understanding representations representations are representations are submitted
are accurate, in accurate, in correct accurate, in correct
correct order and order & reasonably order & labelled.
labelled properly. modelled & labelled. Some questions are
All questions are Most questions are answered accurately.
answered fully answered accurately. Model is incomplete.
and in detail.
Creativity Original design 3D Original design3D usage Design2D Some usage No design
Communication usage of recycled of recycled materials of recycled materials.
Effort materials is displayed neatly & able Displayed adequately.
displayed to be understood. Some Minimal effort has
immaculately effort has been been demonstrated.
presented & easy demonstrated.
to understand
overall. Great
effort has been
demonstrated.