Learn about the Moon, phases of the Moon, and tides with this set of lessons that only takes moments 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.
the Moon: size, composition, and interesting facts.
Phases of the Moon, including Indigenous names for full moons.
Spring Tides and Neap Tides. Information about diurnal and semi-diurnal tide cycles is included in a reading passage about tides and how the Moon, Sun, and Earth affect tide cycles.
three detailed lesson plans with suggestions for differentiation.
a variety of activities such as building interactive notebook pages, acting out concepts, doing online research, and recording observations of the Moon in the night sky.
options to extend student learning.
vocabulary list with pronunciations and definitions.
student pages in a variety of formats including a digital version.
answer keys and suggested answers.
assessment options.
"I can" statements in student-friendly language and format for students to self-assess their learning in each lesson.
photos of student examples.
ideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.
optional teacher slides to help deliver content.
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.
an alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes listed by each activity in the lesson plan.
