Learn about lunar eclipses and solar eclipses with these activities that only take minutes to prepare. Everything you need to teach these concepts is included along with background knowledge in case you're new to teaching space or astronomy.
This engaging resource includes:
the umbra and penumbra; lunar eclipses: total, partial and penumbral; solar eclipses: total, annular, partial, and hybrid.
a complete lesson plan with suggestions for differentiation.
a variety of activities such as creating diagrams, creating models, and reading.
student pages and templates.
answer keys and suggested answers.
photos of student examples.
opportunities to extend learning.
ideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.
a digital version of all the student pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF file and use the access link in the file to get your digital copy. There are some hands-on/in-person activities that begin and end the lesson that are not digital.
an alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes.
These lessons align with:
the Alberta Program of Studies for Grade 6 Sky Science (old outcomes)
