Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Earth and Sun

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart, students will learn the relationship between the Earth and the Sun.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Sun and the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The young scholars will understand the relationship between the Earth and the sun and how this relationship affects observable phenomena on Earth, such as the seasons. The activity will help students learn about these concepts and will...
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: The Sun and Moon

For Students 6th - 8th
An expertly illustrated presentation which highlights the sun and moon, and their relationship to the Earth.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Earth and Space the Seasons

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the relationship between the sun and earth and how the seasons happen. Vocabulary of the equinox, solstice, etc. is included.
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Our Amazing, Powerful Sun

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are introduced to the Sun by exploring various aspects of it, including its composition, interior workings, and relationship to the Earth.
Activity
Harvard University

Harvard University: The Solar System

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
These hands-on activities are a great way for students to gain perspective on the relative sizes and distances of each planet, the relationship between the sun and Earth, and much more.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Egypt: How Do the Sun, Moon and Earth Revolve Around Each Other?

For Students 2nd - 5th
Omar helps his parents sell things at the market. Join him while he learns about the relationship of the Sun, Moon, and Earth.
Handout
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Phases of the Moon Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Examine the changes that occur with the moon's movement in relationship to the Earth and Sun with this astronomy simulation.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Seasons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this activity, students create a small model of the Earth using a styrofoam ball and a skewer. They then explore the relationship between the Earth and the Sun (a flashlight) to understand why it is hottest at the Equator, and why we...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Moon Phases Box

For Teachers K - 1st
This activity is designed to allow students to observe and recognize the phases of the moon. They will develop a better understanding of the relationship between the position of the earth, moon and sun and how that affects the area of...
Graphic
Curated OER

Harvard University: The Solar System

For Students 3rd - 8th
These hands-on activities are are a great way for students to gain perspective on the relative sizes and distances of each planet, the relationship between the sun and Earth, and much more.
Graphic
Curated OER

Bill Arnett's Ss Montage

For Students 3rd - 8th
These hands-on activities are are a great way for students to gain perspective on the relative sizes and distances of each planet, the relationship between the sun and Earth, and much more.
Graphic
Curated OER

Harvard University: The Solar System

For Students 3rd - 8th
These hands-on activities are are a great way for students to gain perspective on the relative sizes and distances of each planet, the relationship between the sun and Earth, and much more.