Earth and space sciences
Based on the Australian Curriculum, Earth and space sciences in Science Year 3 includes:
- ACSSU048 Earthâs rotation on its axis causes regular changes, including night and day
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Phases of the Moon – Comprehension Worksheet
Analyse different moon phases and how their visual appearances change over time with this reading comprehension worksheet.
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How to Make a Sundial
Print this sundial science worksheet, and follow the instructions to make a sundial with your students when exploring concepts of time.
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Moon Phases Diagram
A set of two posters depicting the phases of the moon in the southern hemisphere.
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Planets of the Solar System – Project Template
Create a visual display of information about the planets of the solar system using this project template.
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Day and Night – Worksheet
Encourage your students to illustrate the day and night cycle with this free worksheet.
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Movement of the Sun, Earth and Moon Model
A hands-on model to demonstrate the interplay and movements of the sun, Earth and moon.
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Earth's Rotation and Revolution – Teaching Presentation
Explore the difference between rotation and revolution while learning about the day and night cycle, what causes the seasons to change and more with this teaching presentation.
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Earth and Space Vocabulary Posters
Display this set of 18 mini-posters in your classroom when learning about Earth and space vocabulary.
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Day and Night Cycle – Poster
Display information about Earth’s day and night cycle with this colourful science poster.
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The Moon of Planet Earth Worksheet
Engage your students with a high-interest reading passage about the moon with this informative article and accompanying response sheet.
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Celestial Bodies – Earth, Sun and Moon – Teaching Presentation
Learn information about the Earth, sun and moon while comparing the physical characteristics of each with this 22-slide teaching presentation.
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Earth, Sun and Moon Pictures
Colourful pictures of the sun, Earth and moon.
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The Relative Distance From the Sun to Earth
Scaled images of the sun and Earth to use when exploring relative size and distance.
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Earth, Sun and Moon – Poster Pack
Display these posters with information about the Earth, Sun and moon in your science classroom.
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Day and Night Venn Diagram
A worksheet for students to brainstorm the similarities and differences between day and night.
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Interplay of the Sun, Earth and Moon Poster
A poster showing the interplay of the Sun, Earth and Moon.
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Night and Day Word Wall
A set of vocabulary words related to night and day.
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Sun and Moon Effects - Your Shadow Activity
An activity to highlight the changing position of the sun.
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The Tides Poster
A poster highlighting the tides on Earth and how they are effected by the Moon.
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Rotation vs. Revolution – Sorting Activity
Determine if examples are due to Earth’s rotation or revolution with this sorting activity.
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Earth Day - Acrostic Poem Template Pack
An acrostic poem template to use in the classroom to celebrate Earth Day and National Poetry Month.
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Rotation vs. Revolution Poster Set
Display information in your classroom about the differences between rotation and revolution with this poster set.
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Sun, Earth and Moon Task Cards
Review information about the Earth, Sun and moon with this set of task cards.
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Moon Phases – Cut and Paste Activity
Create a diagram showing the different moon phases and their names with this cut-and-paste activity sheet.
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Rotation vs. Revolution – Cut and Paste Worksheet
Demonstrate an understanding of rotation vs. revolution with this cut and paste worksheet.
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Science Experiment - Changing Shadows
A science experiment which explores how shadows change throughout the day.
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Moon Phases Tic-Tac-Toe (Small Group)
Identify and remember the different phases of the moon with this small group tic-tac-toe game.
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The Seasons Around the World Poster
A poster highlighting the different seasons around the world.
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Sun, Earth and Moon Teaching Resource Pack
A collection of teaching resources including posters, worksheets and experiments to use when teaching your class about the interplay of the sun, Earth and moon.