Kōkiri Lab
Kōkiri Lab

Earth Systems & Space · Week 3 of 9

Test the model

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Today's goal

Use the model to predict and check a phase a week ahead.

By the end

Prediction log with a revision.

What we'll do (60 minutes)

  1. Predict the phase and rise time for a date10 min
  2. Check against the diary or a reliable source20 min
  3. Revise the model where it failed20 min
  4. Record what changed and why10 min

Need a hand?

Choose the date from two options.

Want a challenge?

Predict rise time too.

AI this week

Kōkako, your AI mentor: Asks you one question at a time, such as “What would your model predict next?”. It never tells you the answer or whether you are right. You: Test the prediction against the real Moon, and revise the model.

Student worksheets for Earth Systems & Space (Word)