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Lunar Eclipse: Fact and Myth

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Author:Sheryl A. Decaprio - Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute
Description: Lunar Eclipse: Fact and Myth consists of three major parts: 1) a description of the physical occurrence of an eclipse, 2) a method of computing the time a specific eclipse will occur, and 3) a survey of various folklore interpretations of the moon and of a lunar eclipse. The intention of the unit is to introduce students to a scientific application of mathematics and to use familiar math skills to solve an unfamiliar problem. Necessary skills include: proportions, operations with decimals, geometric constructions, chart reading, graphing, and interpolation.
Levels: Middle School (6-8)
Languages: English
Resource Types: Lesson Plans and Activities
Math Topics: Fractions/Decimals/Percents, Ratio/Proportion, Constructions, Astronomy

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