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LESSON OBJECTIVE:
● SWBAT identify and explain the similarities and differences between a solar eclipse and a lunar eclipse
by creating a graphic organizer for both solar and lunar eclipse with 80% accuracy.
STANDARDS ADDRESSED:
SPI 0607.6.7 Explain the difference between a solar and a lunar eclipse.
● ISTE 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use
information. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a
variety of sources.
MATERIALS:
● Print resources including the textbook and dictionary
● Computer
● Kispiration or Inspirations software
● Microsoft Word
● Pencil and paper
● Internet Access to
● NASA SpacePlace
https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/solar-cycles/en/
● Exploratorium
https://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/astronomy-space
● Free pictures/clipart
http://all-free-download.com/free-photos/
● Students will use the listed websites as resources for their research about solar and lunar eclipse.
Kisdpiration/Inspiration will be used to create a graphic organizer with information and images relating
to both types of eclipses. Students will submit their completed work to a Dropbox folder as well as
submit a printed copy. Sample is at the end of this document.
Procedures:
ACTIVITY 1
Prior to the computer
1. The teacher will divide the class into teams of 3 students.
2. Students will use the printed resources (textbooks, dictionaries, library books, etc.) to obtain
information and research their topic and fill out their worksheet (provided below).
At the computer
1. The teacher will have the above sites bookmarked on the computers.
2. Each student will research the bookmarked websites to complete their assigned worksheet and gather
information for graphic organizer.
After the computer
1. Student teams will meet together at a table.
2. The team will review and discuss their answers to their worksheet
ACTIVITY 2
Prior to the computer
1. Teacher will distribute an example of a graphic organizer and review the parts that should be
included.
2. Students will sketch out how they will create their organizer using the information they gathered in the
Activity 1.
At the computer
1 Teacher will have Kidspiration/Inspiration opened on each team’s computer.
2 Teams will create their graphic organizer using Kidspiration/Inspiration and include the required
information from the Moon Phases worksheet. The graphic organizer should include the following
technical requirements in addition to the solar and lunar eclipse information:
Title, a concept shape that identifies each type of eclipse, appropriately used color, either Times
New Roman or Arial font, in easy to read contrasting color, no grammatical errors
3 Students will print a copy of their graphic organizer and submit one to class dropbox.
● Closure: After the presentations, each student will write a short paragraph (3 – 5 sentences) about
the similarities and differences they discovered in their research about solar and lunar eclipses.
ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:
Students will submit and present their Graphic organizers as well as write a reflective paragraph on the
similarities and differences between solar and lunar eclipse by providing their rationale. They will also submit
their completed Moon Phases worksheet.
Each team member will receive the same score for the graphic organizer using the following rubric.
Students will receive individual scores for the assessment of their participation in the presentations and
of their reflective paragraph.
STUDENT SAMPLE
Moon Phases Worksheet (Handout that supports Lesson Plan)
Team members (in alphabetical order)
1. 2. 3.
Word Bank
a. waxing crescent
b. new moon
c. third quarter
d. full moon
SPI 0607.6.5 Predict the types of tides that occur when the earth
and moon occupy various positions.
9. The chart shows the high and low tides of Seaside, California, on Saturday, March 15, 2011. Assuming
today is March 3, 2011, how can scientists provide such charts well in advance for the dates and times
of the tides?
Tide Time Height (in meters)
Low 12:24 AM EST 0.018
High 7:02 AM EST 0.560
Low 1:02 PM EST 0.128
High 6:56 PM EST 0.512
a. Since they calculate average rainfall in a particular region, they know when the tides will be
high or low.
b. Evaporation causes the tide to decrease during the day and condensation causes the tide to
increase at night.
c. Since the Moon’s orbit is predictable, they can predict the tide changes.
d. They provide their best guess for the tide changes due to seasonal variation in weather
patterns.
13. What type of tide occurs when the moon is at a first quarter or third quarter moon?
a. Neap tides c. Full tides
b. Spring tides d. Waxing Tides
14. We have the highest high tides during ____________ and the lowest low tides during _________.
a. Spring tide, Neap Tide c. Neap Tide, Neap Tide
b. Spring Tide, Spring Tide d. Neap Tide, Spring Tide
15. The _________ is the difference between the high tide and the low tide.
a. Tide c. High tide
b. Low tide d. Tidal range
16. Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted
by the ___________, ___________, and rotation of ___________.
a. Sun, moon, earth c. Oceans, moon, earth
b. Sun, oceans, earth d. Sun, moon, oceans
SPI 0607.6.7 Explain the difference between a solar and a lunar eclipse.
17. A __________ occurs when the Moon moves directly between the Sun and Earth and throws a shadow
on Earth.
a. Solar eclipse c. Waning gibbous
b. Lunar eclipse d. Waxing gibbous
18. Which of the following must take place for a solar eclipse to occur?
a. The Sun lowers its energy output, so it appears dim.
b. The Moon comes so close to the Earth that it blocks out all the light.
c. The Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun so its shadow hits the Earth.
d. The Earth passes directly between the Moon and the Sun so it blocks the light from hitting the
Moon.
19. Which phase is the Moon in and what type of eclipse would occur
when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in the positions shown in the
diagram?
a. new moon, lunar eclipse
b. new moon, solar eclipse
c. full moon, lunar eclipse
d. full moon, solar eclipse
20. Which phase is the Moon in and what type of eclipse would
occur when the Earth, Sun, and Moon are in the positions
shown in the diagram?
a. new moon, lunar eclipse
b. new moon, solar eclipse
c. full moon, lunar eclipse
d. full moon, solar eclipse
21. Which of the following must take place for a lunar eclipse to occur?
a. The Sun lowers its energy output, so it appears dim.
b. The Moon comes so close to the Earth that it blocks out all the light.
c. The Moon passes directly between the Earth and the Sun so its shadow hits the Earth.
d. The Earth passes directly between the Moon and the Sun so it blocks the light from hitting the
Moon.
22. Which type of eclipse occurs when the Moon is in the umbra and the penumbra of the Earth?
a. Total eclipse c. Hybrid eclipse
b. Partial eclipse d. Complete eclipse
23. If you were outside during a total solar eclipse, what would you experience?
a. The sun setting in the west c. The entire sky turns red
b. The day suddenly becomes night d. The moon disappears totally
24. What color can the moon often turn in a total lunar eclipse?
a. Blue c. White
b. Reddish brown d. Yellow