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Chapter 30: Moons and Rings |
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Welcome to Modern Earth Science. Chapter 30 describes the composition, structure, and origin of Earth’s moon, lunar orbit and rotation, eclipses, phases of the moon, and the characteristics of the moons and rings of other planets. Use the links below to find learning tools that will help you review the chapter and extend your study of moons and rings. |
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Review and Practice |
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Reading Skills: K-W-L
This worksheet will help you organize your thoughts before and after you read the chapter or an article.
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Glossary: Chapter 30
Use this handy list of terms to help you understand the new vocabulary in this chapter.
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Thinking Critically: Made in Space
Read a brief discussion of weightless environments and answer questions about the benefits and disadvantages to manufacturing products in a weightless environment.
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Quiz Yourself: Moons and Rings
Click on the drop-down menu below to test your knowledge of the characteristics of the moon and the satellites of other planets.
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Homework Help: Chapter 30 Review
Do you understand the vocabulary and concepts in this chapter? Click below for a worksheet that guides you through the important points to know.
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Teacher Notes
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Enrichment and Extension |
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Online Research: SciLinks
Visit NSTA's SciLinks Web site, which links you to some of the most up-to-date science information on the Internet. When you get to the site, log in, and then enter a keyword for the topic you want to research. The topics and keywords for Chapter 30 are listed below.
TOPIC: Earth’s Moon
SciLinks CODE: MES300
TOPIC: Eclipses
SciLinks CODE: MES302
TOPIC: Lunar Cycle
SciLinks CODE: MES304
TOPIC: Moons of Other Planets
SciLinks CODE: MES306
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Research Note: Europa: Life on a Moon?
Men have walked on Earth’s moon. Is there something living on one of Jupiter’s moons? Find out more here.
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