Solar and Lunar Eclipse Classroom Project
Description of Cricut Lesson & Activity
An engaging, educational project that brings the Earth, Sun, and Moon to life for kids, making learning about their orbits and eclipses a blast!
Grade 3-5
Easy
1 Hour
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Science
ISTE Standards
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1.1a Learning Goals
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1.1b Customized Learning Environments
State / Local / Other Standards
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NGSS 4-ESS1-1: Earth’s Place in the Universe - Students will develop an
understanding of the Earth and its place in the solar system. -
NGSS 4-ESS2-1: Earth’s Systems - Students will learn to identify patterns in the
movement of celestial bodies.
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Learning Objective(s)
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Students will be able to explain the processes of solar and lunar eclipses and identify the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth during each event.
Materials Required
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Black Kraftboard
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White Kraftboard
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White Printer Paper
Other tools and materials:
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Black Pen
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Glue
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Split Pin Brads
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Printer
Instructions
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Cut the Kraftboard and cardstock on your machine. Print then cut the planets.
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Stack and glue the large white circle and the large black star circle together.
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Glue the Sun to the large circle on the large arm.
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Glue the Moon to the small circle on the small arm.
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Glue the Earth to the medium circle.
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Place Brad through the hole in the sun arm and the center of the star circle.
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Place brad through the earth and the opposite side of the moon arm, then through the other end of the sun arm.
Assessment
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Students will complete a worksheet that includes labeling diagrams of solar and lunar eclipses, providing explanations for each eclipse type, and answering multiple-choice questions related to the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth.