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Lunar Eclipse Teacher Resources
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Students sequence the phases of the moon and determine when lunar and solar eclipses occur.
Students explore Second Life's virtual world and look at footage of a solar eclipse. In this solar eclipse lesson plan, students answer short answer questions about the solar eclipse.
Students examine the different moon phases and when it can be visible. In this investigative lesson students study the moon phases and fill out a worksheet.
Sixth graders understand the patterns of change observable on Earth as a result of the movement of the different bodies in the solar system. They identify the physical characteristics of the different components of the solar system.
In this astronomy activity, students complete a word search puzzle by finding 53 astronomy terms such as planets, lunar eclipse, and galaxy.
Junior geologists address 50 multiple choice questions and 35 short answer questions about the earth system. Plenty of visuals are included for interpretation: diagrams, graphs, maps, photographs, laboratory setups, weather symbols, and even a reading passage. Not only could you use this as your final exam, it could also serve as a practice for an AP earth science test.
In this compound sentences instructional activity, students identify subjects and verbs in order to determine if a sentence is simple or compound. Students also punctuate compound sentences correctly and create new compound sentences. The focus of the exercise is coordinate conjunctions and the use of commas with them.
A very good presentation on the phases of the moon can be helpful for your young scientists. An excellent description of why there are different phases of the moon each night is included in the PowerPoint, along with illustrations that go along with each example.
Combine sentences in unique ways to create interest for your readers. This two-page packet briefly explains how to combine two simple sentences and create a compound sentence. After viewing the example, lead your class through the 30 practice questions that follow. Then, have each writer revisit a past writing assignment to look for places to add coordinating conjunctions, creating compound sentences and eliminating simple sentences.
In this February facts Internet hunt worksheet, students use search engines and linked websites to answer 30 questions about topics from all subject areas. This page has numerous links to helpful web resources.