Researching Effective Methods for Teaching the Phases of the Moon

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Jan 2011

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American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #217, #248.01; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 43, 2011

Astronomy and Astrophysics

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This project investigates the effectiveness of several commonly used methods for teaching the phases of the moon to fifth and sixth grade students. Common teaching methods investigated are the use of diagrams, animations, modeling/kinesthetics, and direct observations of the moon (in a planetarium). Students are taught about the phases of the moon using one or more of these methods. Their understanding of why the phases of the moon occur is measured by a pre and post assessment. With this data, the effectiveness of each teaching method is evaluated individually and comparatively. In addition, the method's capacity to discourage the common eclipse misconception about moon phases is also investigated. The results of this research will be useful to teachers and provide foundational data for future research in the development of educational planetarium shows.

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