For our project we are observing and researching the planetary features of the moon, as well as observing and recording the phases of the moon. We are also exploring the effect the gravitational force from the moon has on local oceanic tides. We are attempting to show a correlation between the phases of the moon and the behaviors of animals, including humans. For the cultural aspect of our project, we will use historical and contemporary folklore to see the ways the moon influences the lives of Native Americans.
The bulk of the work done on our project has been mostly an individual
effort by each research partner. That includes research online
and in libraries, with each partner concentrating on her specific topic:
Jennifer is researching ocean tides and geological features seen from Earth;
and Roxanne researching information on behaviors of animals and humans
and phases of the moon. We have both been researching the planetary
features of the moon, including, lunar domes, mare, terra, and craters.
Individually we observe the moon every night, when visible at that time,
through naked eye, and chart its position in the sky, rising and setting
times, geography, and phases. At our twice-weekly meeting, we share
our findings, and collaboratively work on our web page.
Roxanne has been compiling stories about the moon from the Iowa
Tribe of Oklahoma, a Plains tribe with whom Roxanne has constant communication
with. It has more significance to our project to concentrate on this
particular tribe being that Roxanne is a current member. This
means we will have reliable sources for our moon stories, as well as out
information.
Currently, we are sorting through the efforts of our research,
cross-referencing sources, and narrowing our focus. We will be meeting
more often now that the bulk of our research is done. We will teach
each other what we have learned, and discuss any uncertain topics we have
discovered. We are continuing our nightly observations of the moon,
and will be using binoculars by the end of this week. We will also
be meeting soon to update and improve our web page. We will communicate
with Zita after our meetings to inform her of our progress.
Our goal from completing this project is to have a greater knowledge
of the moon, so as to share with others the facts about this common point
of wonder. We also hope to understand in depth certain phenomena
of the moon, including the geology and other planetary features of the
moon. We want to understand the phases of the moon, and the correlation
between certain events on Earth, like oceanic tides, and the behavior changes
of animals.
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