Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding Rotation

For Teachers 1st
First graders do an experiment on the rotation of the earth.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sunny Delight

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore completing experiments through the scientific method.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Building a Scale Model

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a model of the solar system. In this solar system lesson, 3rd graders create a scale model of the solar system. Working in pairs students solve mathematical problems to correctly measure the distance each planet is...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Once in a Blue Moon

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the phases of the moon. They use technology to access websites on the Internet dealing with the moon.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Irregular Verbs Practice #2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this irregular verbs practice worksheet, students read an informative instructional activity. Students then respond to 14 questions that require them to finish the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs.
Interactive
Curated OER

Beginning Sentence Completion Exercise 28

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this beginning sentence completion exercise 28 instructional activity, learners working online complete ten sentences by selecting the correct word(s), with immediate feedback.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Weather Journal

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write in a journal using weather observations as the focus, they develop writing techniques in addition to scientific observation skills.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Atlantic Ocean: Day and Night

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This module explores day and night. Learn about what we see during the day and night and why we see what we see.
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Other

Center for Science Education: Eye on the Sky: What Makes Day and Night?

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This activity will allow you to model day and night cycles. A rotating student holding a map (provided) models the earth. A lamp is used to model the sun. Numerous worksheets (pdf) and additional website resources are also provided.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Rio De Janeiro: Day and Night: The Sun

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Gabriella lives in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Help her learn more about the sun and identify the properties of the sun.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: France: What Makes Day and Night?

For Students 1st - 3rd
Papa and his son Pierre work at a grape farm. Pierre loves to go out and play as soon as the sun comes up. What do you know about the sun and the Earth?
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: A Scientific Explanation to What Causes Day and Night

For Students 4th - 8th
Explains how the rotation and the axial tilt of the Earth are responsible for the phenomenon of day and night. Provides information about the Sun, the solar system, and the Earth, and how the circumference of the Earth was first measured...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Earth Science: Earth's Motion in Space

For Students 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the motion of the Earth with its day and night cycle, the seasons, the Earth's orbit around the Sun, and its year-long cycle.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Tick Tock, Does Your Mouse Know the Time on the Clock?

For Students 9th - 10th
For this science fair project, you will build a device that records your nocturnal pet's activity by monitoring movement of its exercise wheel to see how it varies during the day and night. You can also experiment with various ways of...
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Other

Quiz: Tides, Eclipses, Day and Night, Seasons

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 15 question multiple choice quiz on tides, eclipses and seasons.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: How Do Healthy Habits Affect Your Bones and Muscles?

For Students 1st - 3rd
We all need good habits to be healthy and strong. Take a trip to a turtle farm set in the Cayman Islands to learn about exercise, eating right, correct posture, and bone health. Win stars for every correct answer and earn a certificate...
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Center of the Ocean: The Sun, the Earth, and the Moon

For Students 2nd - 5th
Nita lives on Coco Island in the Indian Ocean, and is learning more about the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon. Join her and learn about day and night.
Lesson Plan
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Kinesthetic Astronomy: Longer Days, Shorter Nights

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This kinesthetic activity demonstrates to students that the Earth's tilt is what is responsible for shifting light patterns and the change in seasons.
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Project Britain

Primary Homework Help: Earth and Space Quiz

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource provides information about Earth and space. In addition, there is a quiz provided.
Website
Other

Edu Media: 2. Make Observations at Different Times of Year

For Students K - 1st
Choose from four animations that show why the amount of daylight is different throughout the year. Topics include the seasons, the sun's apparent path, and days and nights over the year.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Rotation of the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A KWL activity combined with a demonstration model. Students record their ideas and questions about why we have day and night. They then shine a flashlight (the Sun) on a rotating styrofoam ball (the Earth) and record their observations....
Website
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 1 Ess1 1: Sun, Moon, and Star Patterns

For Teachers K - 1st
The NSTA vetted source includes resources to help students describe patterns of the sun, moon, and stars using observation. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
Interactive
BBC

Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Physical Processes: Earth, Sun, and Moon

For Students 3rd - 5th
Help Sarah Jane and her team put the solar system's planets back in order. Following the activity, read more about the sun, the Earth, and its moon, and then take a quick quiz to check for understanding.
Activity
Songs for Teaching

Sciences Songs All Day Long: Nocturnal Animals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
By listening to this song your students will learn all of the animals that are awake during the night. They will equate the sounds they hear at night with the animals and their sounds in the song.