The Moon's Effects on the Earth

8/5/12 The Moon and the Tides

In B4 we were discussing the ‘Supermoon’ that was clearly visible in the night sky earlier this month. It could be seen not just in New Zealand, but in other countries around the world. We were curious about what effect the Moon has on the earth, and discovered that the Moon (as well as the Sun), cause the tides that we experience at the beach. The Moon, and the Sun, have a magnetic effect on the Earth.

 

Anzac Day Focus

In B4 we did a variety of activities to increase our awareness about what ANZAC Day is, and what many New Zealanders went through so we could lead a better life. We also put our thinking caps on, and completed a Compare and Contrast map, where we compared a WW1 Lee Enfield Rifle, with a modern day Steyr rifle. After our intense discussion we composed a conclusion that explained why there are so many differences between the two, despite them both being rifles.