Earth, Sun and Moon Teaching Resources

What Causes the Seasons to Change? – Teaching Presentation

Explore what causes the seasons to change and learn about solstices and equinoxes with this teaching presentation.

Night and Day Word Wall

A set of vocabulary words related to night and day.

Day and Night Cycle Poster

Display information about Earth’s day and night cycle with this colourful science poster.

Phases of the Moon – Data Worksheet

Moon Phases – Teaching Presentation

Learn about the different phases of the moon and how its appearance changes over time with this teaching presentation.

Day and Night Venn Diagram

Brainstorm the similarities and differences between day and night using this Venn Diagram worksheet with your students.

Snapshots of the Moon – Moon Tracking Booklet

Obverse the moon over the course of the month and chart observations with this moon phases mini-book.

How to Make a Sundial - Template

Print this sundial template, and follow the instructions to make a sundial with your students when exploring concepts of time.

Phases of the Moon Class Display

Learn about the phases of this moon with an out-of-this-world classroom display.

Day and Night, Night and Day Worksheet

Compare day and night with this one-page worksheet.

Movement of the Sun, Earth and Moon Model

Demonstrate the interplay and movements of the sun, Earth and moon with this hands-on model.

Earth, Sun and Moon Pictures

Colourful pictures of the sun, Earth and moon.

Moon Facts Writing Template

Describe and illustrate information about the moon with a printable writing template.

Objects in the Sky Flipbook

Describe and illustrate different objects found in the sky with this printable science flipbook.

Objects in the Sky – Interactive Activity

Demonstrate an underestansding of the sun, moon, stars and clouds with this interactive activity.

Solar and Lunar Eclipse Posters

Display these solar and lunar eclipse diagrams in your classroom when learning about the alignment of the Sun, Earth and moon.

Rotation vs. Revolution – Sorting Activity

Determine if examples are due to Earth’s rotation or revolution with this sorting activity.

Phases of the Moon Activity - Task Cards

Review information about the different moon phases with this set of 24 Phases of the Moon Activity task cards.

Moon Phases Mini-Book

Read, learn and complete comprehension exercises while studying the 8 moon phases.

Rotation vs. Revolution – Cut and Paste Worksheet

Demonstrate an understanding of rotation vs. revolution with this cut and paste worksheet.

The Relative Distance From the Sun to Earth

Scaled images of the sun and Earth to use when exploring relative size and distance.

Rotation and Revolution Bingo

Engage your students with a lively game of bingo while learning about Earth’s rotation and revolution.

Objects in the Sky – Interactive Peg Cards

Practise identifying different objects in the sky and associated vocabulary terms with this set of 24 interactive clip cards.

Moon Phases – Vocabulary Cards

Reinforce science vocabulary with a set of 15 vocabulary cards covering the different phases of the moon and related terms.

Moon Phases Tic-Tac-Toe (Small Group)

Identify and remember the different phases of the moon with this small group tic-tac-toe game.

Sun, Earth and Moon Task Cards

Review information about the Earth, Sun and moon with this set of task cards.

The Nighttime Sky - Worksheet

Explore features of the nighttime sky with this one-page worksheet.

The Daytime Sky - Worksheet

Explores features of the daytime sky with this one-page worksheet.