Learning Goals
Students will be able to formulate investigable questions about the Sun-Earth-Moon system and Artemis images using observed patterns in motion and position.
Students will be able to develop physical models of lunar phases, eclipses, and seasons to explain cyclic patterns in the Sun-Earth-Moon system.
Students will be able to model the role of gravity in orbital motion within the Earth-Moon-Sun system and Artemis mission reconstructions.
Students will be able to analyze Artemis mission images and footage to determine the positions of the Sun, Earth, Moon, and spacecraft at specific moments.
Students will be able to calculate and represent scale using exponents and orders of magnitude to justify a 3D model of the Artemis mission.
Students will be able to document evidence, data, and source notes in an investigation log and revise claims based on feedback.
Products
Sun-Earth-Moon Investigation Notebook
A research notebook that records question development, model trials, Artemis photo analysis, scale calculations, and personal conclusions. It shows how the student tested ideas, interpreted evidence, and revised explanations over time.
Artemis Mission 3D Model and Evidence Presentation
A collaborative 3D model and formal presentation explaining the positions of the Sun, Earth, Moon, and spacecraft across selected Artemis photos. The team must justify model choices with evidence, show scale decisions with exponents, and address conflicting or uncertain observations.
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