Grade 8 Unit 06: Sun, Earth, and Moon (12 days)

TEKS

(7)  Earth and space. The student knows the effects resulting from cyclical movements of the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The student is expected to:

(A)  model and illustrate how the tilted Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night, and revolves around the Sun causing changes in seasons;

(B)  demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle; and

(C)  relate the positions of the Moon and Sun to their effect on ocean tides.

 

Reading/Questions/Assignments

1. Read 5.1 Earth in Space
   1. 1. What is the difference between rotation and revolution?
   2. 2. What angle is the Earth's tilt?
   3. 3. Define equinox and solstice.

Resources

1. Solar System Scope

Review

Before you take the test on this unit you should do the review.