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The Earth in Space PPTThe Earth in Space PPT
Publisher
Mr. E. Science
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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Duration
45 mins
Number of Slides
19
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The Earth in Space

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Do you think Earth makes fun of other planets for having no life? The presentation covers the rotation and revolution of both the earth and our moon. It provides explanations for seasons, tides, and eclipses. Lesson is the 20th in a series of 26.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

planet earth, outer space, the earth's rotation, the earth's axis, rotations, revolutions, the four seasons, the moon, the lunar cycle, solar eclipses, lunar eclipse, tides

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a model of the sun and moon and  their relative movements
  • Use the presentation template with your lecture; use the video for students who were absent

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson best fits as an introduction to Earth's place in space
  • It is the 20th in a series of 26 science presentations

Pros

  • Includes 12 worksheets proving perfect for extra practice or additional instruction
  • Comes with an instrutional video

Cons

  • Video uses a few colloquialisms that won't necessarily resonate with pupils

Common Core

RST.6-8.4

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