Description
Exploring Space Packet: Moon Phases, Sun, Stars, Solar Eclipse & Constellations Activities: Blast off into learning with this engaging All About Space Packet! Your students will explore the Moon Phases, Solar & Lunar Eclipses, Stars, and Constellations through exciting reading passages, comprehension activities, and creative science extensions.
This ready-to-use resource includes flip books, constellation templates, reference charts, answer keys, and rubrics, everything you need to bring astronomy to life in your classroom! With colorful visuals, rich vocabulary, and hands-on learning, your students will be over the moon about science!
INCLUDED:
- All pages in color and BW options
- Answer Keys included for all passages and activities
- 9 Informational Reading Passages on:
- Moon Phases
- Solar and Lunar Eclipses
- The Sun and Solar System
- Stars and Constellations
- The Zodiac Constellations
- Each passage includes:
- Text-Dependent Questions
- Main Idea & Summary Response
- Two Reference Guides:
- Moon Phases Reference Chart
- Zodiac Constellations Reference Chart
- Moon Phases Packet
- Moon Phases K-W-L Chart
- Moon Phase Facts & Cycle Diagram
- Label and Describe the Phases
- Moon Knowledge Check Page
- Solar Eclipse Packet
- Solar Eclipse K-W-L Chart
- Solar Eclipse Facts & Path of Totality Diagram
- Eclipse Tracking & Diagram Notes Page
- Solar Eclipse Knowledge Page
- Constellation & Space Teach-Go Pennants Extensions
- Create Your Own Constellation Art + Writing Template
- Constellation Research Template
SKILLS COVERED
- Informational Reading & Text Evidence
- Writing and Research Skills
PERFECT FOR
- Science or Reading Centers
- Whole-Group or Partner Lessons
- Interactive Notebooks & Science Journals
- Sub Plans or Homework Extensions
- Space-Themed Bulletin Boards
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mayra diaz –
Students were very engaged with this resource! Easy no prep activity.
Lilly J. –
It was so interesting. The students loved it! Thank you!
Surviving While Having Fun –
Such a fun and easy resource! I needed a last minute activity for the eclipse and this was perfect! The flipbook was easy to use and assemble! The students loved the “tracking” page! I like that it is for eclipse and the moon.
Katy Schmidt –
What a cute resource to learn about the eclipse. My students love to do flip books!
Elizabeth W. –
This resource was both engaging and fun for my students to get them ready for the big eclipse!
Victoria B. –
I used this alongside a Worm Moon reading comprehension to start our Moon phase module. This is a great resource, good graphics, options as far as printing. Overall, very good purchase.
Organizing 3rd Grade –
Perfect for 5th graders when learning about the phases of the moon
Lucinda W. –
Kids were engaged and easy prep for me! Great discourse amongst children! WIN WIN!
Rebecca H. –
Great activity to guide students in learning about the moon phases.
Teaching with No Walls –
Absolutely love these activities! By far one of my favorite sellers.
Shannon L. –
I have a student who loves space. I incorporated this into his ILP and he is loving his May Do time now.
Abby C. –
This resource was a great tool to have on hand to supplement my science curriculum. I am so happy I purchased this!
Ashley O. –
Great resource. My students love it. Thank you so much!
The Elementary Atelier –
We did a solar system report earlier in the year, and my kids loved it. They were really excited to revisit space! I put these into my fast finisher rotation and they’re the first things chosen.
viet V. –
Great Resource
Funtastic In First –
I used this in two different ways, I had my higher students complete this independently during our reading stations, and then I used this as a fluency tool for a small group. We did the main idea together in the small group for further scaffolding.
Kimberly V. –
My students really enjoyed using this product as we learned about the solar system and lunar eclipse. Thanks!
LaToshia M. –
This resource was great. My students were able to learn so much about the solar system & lunar eclipse.
Misty G. –
These solar system and moon phase activities were a great addition to my science lessons! The worksheets helped students understand concepts like lunar eclipses, constellations, and moon phases in a clear and engaging way. My students were interested and actively learning throughout. Easy to use and very effective—I’ll definitely keep using this resource!
Tracy B. –
This is a wonderful resource. I found it so helpful!