4th Grade Astronomy Resources

Engage your students with this comprehensive Solar and Lunar Eclipse Activity Set, designed to help them have a basic understanding of the Solar and Lunar Eclipses. This set includes a variety of activities suitable for students in grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and even 6.

This activity set includes five different activities that challenge students to learn new vocabulary, facts, and perspectives related to the Solar and Lunar eclipses.

The activities are:

• 3 Lunar Eclipse Reading Comprehension Passages and Fun Facts: The passages include multiple-choice questions, written response questions, and answer keys
• 4 Solar Eclipse Reading Comprehension Passages and Fun Facts: The passages include multiple-choice questions, written response questions, and answer keys
• 2 Word Search Puzzles: Find hidden words related to the Solar and Lunar eclipses in a grid of letters. The words can be horizontal, vertical, diagonal, or backward.
• 2 Crossword Puzzles: Solve clues to fill in the crossword puzzle with words related to the Solar and Lunar Eclipses.
• 2 Word Scrambles: Unscramble words related to the Solar and Lunar eclipses and write them in the correct spaces.
• 2 Vocabulary Passages: Read two short passages about the Solar and Lunar eclipses and fill in the blank spaces with the correct words from the vocabulary list. The passages introduce some important terms and concepts related to these eclipses.

You can use this product as a whole-class activity, homework assignment, small group, or independent activity on the Solar and Lunar Eclipse.

Each activity comes with an answer key for teachers and allows students to check their work independently.

Free TeachShare CREDITS for your next PURCHASE!

Log in to your TeachShare account. Go to your My Purchases page. Beside each purchase, you'll see a Provide Feedback Button. Simply click it, give a quick rating, and leave a short comment on that product.

Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you credits that will save you $$ on future purchases.

Also, follow me here to get notified when I upload new products.

The best way to teach vocabulary to kids is by playing educational games.

In this bundle you will get:

• Moon Phases Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet Fun Back To School Ressource
• Moon Landing Day Word Search Puzzle Worksheet - Activity Games For Kids
• Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• Months of The Year Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• BIG Summer Vacation Fun Word Search Worksheet - End of School Year Activity
• Classroom Objects Word Search - Back To School Students Activities Worksheets
• 118 Beach Related Words Word Search Puzzles - End of School Activity Worksheets
• 10 Summer Vocabulary Word Search Puzzles Worksheets Activity - 100 Word to Find
• Halloween October Word Search Vocabulary Activity Worksheets
• Fourth (4th) of July Word Search Puzzle Activity Worksheet | 63 Word to Find
• Spanish Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• Italian Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet
• French Days of The Week Word Search Puzzle Worksheet

Also, I'm open to suggestions about other word searches to add to this set.

Note: This product is not for resale and absolutely not for Commercial Use.

If you have any requests we can help.

Journey Through Time and Space: Exploring the History and Science of Solar Eclipses

Prepare your students for an exciting journey into space with this comprehensive educational resource focused on the upcoming total solar eclipse! Perfect for 3rd to 6th graders, this collection of reading comprehension passages, vocabulary exercises, and creative writing prompts will engage minds and deepen their understanding of this celestial event.

Inside this resource, you'll find four two-paragraph passages, each accompanied by multiple-choice questions, vocabulary inquiries, and a short-answer prompt. The passages are designed to challenge students' comprehension skills while expanding their knowledge of solar eclipses and astronomy.

Also includes three thought-provoking creative writing prompts. These prompts encourage students to imagine themselves witnessing the solar eclipse firsthand, fostering imagination and enhancing writing skills.

This resource comes with an answer key, making it easy for teachers to assess student progress and provide constructive feedback. Whether used in the classroom or for homeschooling, this collection promises to make learning about space and celestial phenomena both educational and enjoyable.

Key Features:

- Four engaging passages with comprehension questions

- Vocabulary exercises to enhance word knowledge

- Short-answer prompts for deeper reflection

- Three creative writing prompts to inspire imagination

- Suitable for 3rd to 6th graders

- Answer key included for easy assessment

Are you looking for an easy way to explain facts about the moon and the moon phases? Students are naturally curious about the moon. These high-interest, low prep activities will explain the moon and the moon phases in a way in which students can easily make connections and understand. You can also use this as a digital resource for your students in Google Classroom for remote learning. As students learn about the phases of the moon they can follow up with this wide variety of differentiated activities.

This Moon Product includes the following:

1. Cut and paste Phases of the moon activity (the digital version has moveable pieces and audio)
2. Draw in phases of the moon
3. Write in phases of the moon
4. Students can create their own monthly calendar by shading the moon as it appears in the sky each evening.
5. You will receive a fun, simple experiment to do with the students using a basketball and a flashlight with a recording sheet.
6. This product also includes an explanation in kid-friendly language to describe the phases of the moon, moon facts, and the Apollo 11 first landing on the moon.
7. Question and Answer sheets about moon facts, phases of the moon, and the first landing. (differentiated)
8. A diagram and explanation of the solar eclipse (in color and black and white)
9. A diagram and explanation of the lunar eclipse. (in color and black and white)
10. A fill-in-the-blank moon fact sheet with a word bank and without a word bank for further differentiation.
11. You will receive an eight-page mini-booklet to learn about the moon (in both color and black and white )
12. A writing prompt for students to respond to about what they would do if they went to the moon. The writing prompt is on both primary and secondary lined paper to differentiate instruction or to best meet the needs of your students.
13. Phases of the Moon Flash Cards- Learn and play games such as Go Fish, Memory, Find a Partner, and more!
14. Phases of the Moon Cootie-Catcher-An interactive, engaging, fun way to learn about the phases of the moon. Direction on how to assemble along with a video tutorial is included.
15. I also included an answer key or you could use this as a mini-poster to discuss the phases of the moon.

****Please see the preview for a closer look at what you will be receiving****

***You can now use this product digitally in Google Classroom or print out worksheets to use in your class.***

If you are interested in just a drop feature for students to drag and drop the phases of the moon into the correct spaces, please see the following:

Phases of the Moon Digital Activity with Drag and Drop Elements

If you are interested in just the Let's Learn about the Moon mini-booklet, please see the following:

Moon Facts Mini-Booklet-

Teachers like you said...

Extremely satisfied ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This is a dream moon activity. There were no meltdowns because they were not able to make it look the same as the book or guide. It was fabulous! Thank you.

Jenna A.
Extremely satisfied ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Great variety of resources for moon phases. Use what you need. Will probably use different pieces each year depending what my students need!

Katie Abukhodair A.
March 9, 2022
Extremely satisfied ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This resource is amazing! My daughter is on the spectrum and she has high test anxiety. The variety of activities in this pack gave her a lot of practice, she enjoyed doing games using these.

__________________________________________________________________

You can find this activity in my Science Interactive Notebook for Kindergarten and First Grade. Be sure to check out this product as it includes many of the standards for Next Generation Science.

Related Products

⭐ Constellations Cut and Paste

⭐ Solar-System Cut and Paste

⭐ Solar Systems Flip Flap Book

⭐ Moon Phases Cootie-Catcher

⭐ Planets in our Solar System Cootie-Catcher

Enjoy!

Please check out my store. I have many high-quality learning experiences that align with the Common Core. If you like what you see, please consider becoming a follower by clicking on the green star. You will be aware of new products, and upcoming sales. Check out my blog at http://123kteacher.blogspot.com/

Here you will find motivating, fun ideas and interesting ways to teach young children. From time to time, I may be hosting a few giveaways. Don't miss out on this great opportunity.

Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 48 hours they are posted. It pays to follow me!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Thank you so much!

Teaching Science/Astronomy/Galaxy through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.

Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.

Major components of the product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 3 Reading Passages

- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 3 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing

- 1 Galaxies Black Line Drawing with labels

- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing

- 1 Galaxies Color Drawing with labels (great open house)

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- 1 Teacher Writing Sample

- 2 Student Writing Samples

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for

Text Dependent Questions.

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Space

Science Word Search: Galaxies

======================================================

Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:

Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

=====================================================

This set of math word problems with an eclipse theme, is designed especially for teachers and students gearing up for the upcoming total solar eclipse! Dive into these engaging problems that cover addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and 2-step addition and subtraction within varying ranges, all while exploring the exciting world of eclipses.

Each problem is crafted to align with educational standards while adding an exciting eclipse twist, making learning math both educational and thrilling. Get ready to eclipse ordinary math lessons with this unique and captivating resource!

Teaching Science/Astronomy/Earth through Close Reading and Fine Arts using GLAD strategies.

Materials include lesson plans, activity pages, and posters with both student version and teacher’s version (with teaching scripts). Prep free! Grade 1-5.

Major components of the product:

- Student Package:

- 1 Info Organizer

- 3 Reading Passages

- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets ( with 4 questions)

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet

-Teacher Package:

- 1 Info Organizer with answers

- 3 Reading Passages with Close Reading marks

- 3 Text Dependent Questions Sets with answers

- 1 Vocabulary Sheet with answers

- 1 Earth Black Line Drawing

- 1 Earth Black Line Drawing with labels

- 1 Earth Color Drawing

- 1 Earth Color Drawing with labels (great open house)

- 1 Vocab Poster with Post-it notes

- 1 Teacher Writing Sample

- 2 Student Writing Samples

- Lesson Plan embedded in 2 teaching scripts: 1 for Reading Passage and 1 for

Text Dependent Questions.

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

=====================================================

Related Lessons:

Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Earth

======================================================

Click a link below to see my other Close Reading Lessons:

Close Reading Bundle: Science + Holidays from Gail Gibbons

Plant:

Close Reading: Plant Unit

Close Reading: Apples

Close Reading: Corn

Close Reading: From Seed to Plant

Close Reading: Tell Me, Tree

Close Reading: The Fruits We Eat

Close Reading: The Pumpkin Book

Close Reading: The Vegetables We Eat

Animals:

Close Reading: Animal Unit

Amphibian:

Close Reading: Frogs

Arachnid:

Close Reading: Spiders

Bird:

Close Reading: Owls

Close Reading: Penguins!

Fish:

Close Reading: Sharks

Insect:

Close Reading: Monarch Butterfly

Close Reading: The Honey Makers

Close Reading: Ladybugs

Mammal:

Close Reading: Bats

Close Reading: Elephants of Africa

Close Reading: Polar Bears

Close Reading: Wolves

Close Reading: Whales

Reptile:

Close Reading: Alligators and Crocodiles

Close Reading: Dinosaurs!

Close Reading: Sea Turtles

Close Reading: Snakes

Environment:

Close Reading: Environment Unit

Close Reading: Caves and Caverns

Close Reading: Coral Reefs

Close Reading: Deserts

Close Reading: Marshes & Swamps

Close Reading: Rain Forests

Close Reading: Recycle!

Weather:

Close Reading: Weather Unit

Close Reading: It's Hurricanes!

Close Reading: It's Raining!

Close Reading: It's Snowing!

Close Reading: Tornadoes!

Season:

Close Reading: The Reasons for Seasons

Astronomy:

Close Reading: Astronomy Unit

Close Reading: GALAXIES, GALAXIES!

Close Reading: Planet Earth/Inside Out

Close Reading: The Moon Book

Close Reading: THE PLANETS

Matter:

Close Reading: States of Matter

Social Studies/Holidays:

Close Reading: Holiday Unit

Close Reading: Christmas Is ...

Close Reading: Easter

Close Reading: Halloween Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: St. Patrick's Day by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Thanksgiving Is ... by Gail Gibbons

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ... by Gail Gibbons

=====================================================

Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy this lesson.

• Check out my store https://www.TeachShare.com/store/Qiang-Ma for more lessons to help your students have fun while learning!

• Comments, suggestions, feedback and questions always welcomed!

• Each time you give feedback, TeachShare gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly!

• Be sure to click on the green ★ to follow me for updates and new product announcements!

=====================================================