Solar and lunar eclipses

This lesson plan explores solar and lunar eclipses through the 5E instructional model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of these celestial events by constructing models of the Earth-sun-moon system. The lesson aligns with the standard MS-ESS1-1, which involves describing cyclic patterns including eclipses.

Lesson Plan Details

Grade Level: Grade 8

Language: English

Hours per Lesson: 1.0

Lessons: 1

By kryan

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Lesson 1: Exploring Solar and Lunar Eclipses Through the 5E Model

Overview

In this lesson, grade 8 students will explore the fascinating phenomena of solar and lunar eclipses by developing and using models of the Earth-sun-moon system. Through interactive activities, students will gain an understanding of how these celestial events occur, observing the cyclic nature of eclipses and their occurrence in relation to the positions of the Earth, sun, and moon.

Exploring Solar and Lunar Eclipses Through the 5E Model

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Lesson Plan Info

1 Lesson, 1.0 hours total

Created 4/29/2025

Updated 4/29/2025

Aligned to: NGSS MS-ESS1-1.