Earth Sun and Moon Unit for NGSS MS-ESS1-1

SAVE MORE THAN 50% OFF LIST PRICES! This Earth Sun and Moon Unit has everything you need to teach NGSS MS-ESS1-1: Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons. 

All of the work has been done for you – from start to finish!

This Comprehensive and Rigorous Unit Includes the Following:

  1. Unit Plan outlining exactly what to do and when
  2. Seasons Notes Presentation*
  3. Seasons Informational Text & Worksheet (replaces textbook)*
  4. Rotation/Revolution Sorting Activity
  5. Seasons Diagram Analysis Worksheet
  6. Indirect vs. Direct Light Worksheet (free bonus)
  7. Angle of Light Lab
  8. Graphing Earth’s Seasons Activity
  9. Seasons CER and Data Analysis Stations*
  10. Seasons Concept Map & Vocab Worksheet
  11. Seasons Quiz
  12. Seasons Test Review Game (free bonus)
  13. Seasons Test Review Worksheet
  14. Seasons Test
  15. Moon Phases and Eclipses Presentation/Notes*
  16. Moon Phases Informational Text & Worksheet (replaces textbook)*
  17. Moon Phase Demo Teacher Instructions (easy supplies!)
  18. Moon Phase Sorting Activity (free bonus!)
  19. Graphing Moon Phases Activity*
  20. Eclipses Starter Activity (free bonus!)
  21. Eclipses Informational Text & Worksheet (replaces textbook)*
  22. Moon Phases and Eclipses Worksheet
  23. Moon Phases and Eclipses Worksheet (higher rigor)
  24. Eclipses Color and Label Worksheet
  25. Eclipses Video Links with Questions*
  26. Moon Phases and Eclipses CER Stations Activity*
  27. Moon Phases Assessment
  28. Tides Presentation & Cloze Notes*
  29. Tides Informational Text & Worksheet*
  30. Spring and Neap Tides Demo Instructions (easy supplies!)
  31. Comparing Daily & Monthly Tides Worksheet (free bonus!)
  32. Ocean Tides Worksheet
  33. Relationship Between the Moon & Tides Activity
  34. Using a Tide Chart Activity (Easier)
  35. Graphing Tides Activity (More Rigorous)
  36. Tides CER and Data Analysis Stations*
  37. Tides Quiz
  38. Moon & Tides Manipulatives Activity (free bonus!)
  39. Moon & Tides Test Review Worksheet
  40. Moon & Tides Test
  41. Content-Based Unit Sub Plan*

*Skip the line at the copier! Starred lessons include both PRINT and digital GOOGLE SLIDES options to assign.

Topics Covered:

  • Rotation versus revolution
  • Tilt of Earth’s axis causes seasons
  • Compare direct and indirect light
  • The path that Earth takes around the Sun
  • The positions of Earth during different seasons
  • Seasons are opposite in the Northern and Southern hemispheres
  • Equinoxes and solstices
  • How moon phases occur
  • Position of Earth/Sun/moon at different phases
  • Solar and lunar eclipses
  • How tides occur (gravity)
  • How daily tides occur (rotation of Earth)
  • Why spring and neap tides occur (revolution of the moon)

Teacher Notes:

  • Answer keys are always included.
  • Please note: these resources in this Earth Sun and Moon Unit are not editable. We cannot provide editable versions after purchase.
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Related Standards:

    • NGSS MS-ESS1-1: Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses, and seasons.

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Grade Levels: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 NGSS Standard: MS-ESS1-1