Earth, Sun and Moon Teaching Resources

The Daytime Sky - Worksheet

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

The Seasons Around the World Posters and Worksheet

Teach about the Earth's rotation around the sun and the corresponding seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres with this 2-page worksheet.

Earth's Rotation – Flipbook

Model and explain how Earth’s rotation causes the sun to move across the sky with this interactive flipbook.

Earth, Sun and Moon – Vocabulary Cards and Puzzles

Reinforce science vocabulary with this set of word wall cards and vocabulary puzzles covering the Earth, sun and moon.

Objects in the Sky – Exit Tickets

Assess understanding of different objects in the sky with this set of 24 exit tickets.

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.

Objects in the Sky – Writing Prompts

Describe objects in the sky, such as the clouds, moon and sun, with this set of 8 space science writing prompts.

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.

Rotation vs. Revolution – Cut and Paste Worksheet

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

Phases of the Moon – Journal Project

Observe, describe and record patterns of the lunar cycle with this moon-tracking project.

Objects in the Sky Flipbook

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

Day and Night Mini-Book

Learn about the differences between night and day with this printable mini-book.

Objects in the Sky – Vocabulary Cards and Writing Templates

Create a vocabulary and writing center with a word wall and writing templates that cover objects in the sky.

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.

Moon Phases – Cut and Paste Activity

Create a diagram showing the different moon phases and their names with this cut-and-paste activity sheet.

Phases of the Moon Class Display

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

The Relative Distance From the Sun to Earth

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

Sun Observation Project

Use observations of the sun to describe patterns that can be predicted with this journal project.

Moon Facts Writing Template

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

Rotation and Revolution Bingo

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

Phases of the Moon – Data Worksheet

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.

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.

Oreo® Moon Phases Worksheet

Explore moon phases with Oreos® in this tasty worksheet.

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.