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Dark Side of the Moon

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discover the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun during each of the phases of the Moon. They then draw a diagram to show the position of the Moon, Earth, and Sun in each of the phases of the moon.
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Phases of the Moon

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students create a model of the phases of the Moon by giving students pictures of the phases of the Moon, a picture of the Earth, and a picture of the Sun. They then take a picture, and stand in correct place to make the phases of the...
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Lesson Plan #2- Phases of the Moon

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create phases of the moon out of white paper plates. Students utilize the created phases of the moon to practice sight identification. A classroom competition is held in order to determine who is best at identifying the phases...
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Moon Phases

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the phases of the moon. In this moon phase lesson, 6th graders discover that the moon changes in a cycle as it orbits Earth. Students label pictures of moon phases and keep a moon phase journal. Students...
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The Phases of the Moon

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners view an applet to study the phases of the Moon in relation to the orientation of the sun, moon, and Earth.
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: Physical Setting Earth Science 2008

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Throughout this earth science exam, high school geologists complete a series of multiple-choice and short-answer questions about the solar system, atmosphere, and Earth system. This is an amazing test, as are all of the exams developed...
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Seasons

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Winter, spring, summer, and fall—take the learning of the seasons beyond the elementary level to the middle school classroom. Curious learners begin by watching videos about the seasons and the rotation of planet Earth. Then,...
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It's Just a Phase

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars describe the phases of the moon and play a game with moon phase cards.
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: Physical Setting Earth Science 2006

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Test your class on Earth science with this extensive resource. This test, created by the University of the State of New York Regents, consists of 50 multiple-choice questions and 32 short-answer questions that cover the branches of earth...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: Physical Setting Earth Science 2009

For Students 9th - 12th
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...
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination: Physical Setting Earth Science 2010

For Students 9th - 12th
Every topic under the sun is covered in this New York State Regents High School Examination. With an earth science focus, participants answer 85 questions about the solar system, geologic time, rocks and minerals, landforms, and more! An...
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Astronomy

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore space science by utilizing education software. In this moon cycles lesson plan, students discuss the importance of the moon and the different phases we observe from earth. Students demonstrate the earth's orbit by...
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Moon Light Through the Month

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in small groups to arrange moon phase cards into the correct sequence. The goal is to circle as many consecutive numbers as possible in two minutes.
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Regents High School Examination, Physical Setting, Earth Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this earth science worksheet, learners complete a series of multiple-choice and short-answer questions on the different moon phases, gravitational pull, and the Earth's layers.
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Cultural Calendar

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students design their own cultural calendar.  In this calendar making lesson, students decide on a culture for a calendar theme and discuss how calendars differ from the US calendar.  Students create their own calendar using a...
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Pattern Detectives

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover patterns in language, math and science. They experience patterns by hearing stories, and becoming pattern detectives.