6.E2U1.9 – STEMAZing Systems Thinking

Slow Reveal Graph: How do the phases of the moon impact tides?

This slow reveal graph has been designed specifically to start to address the 6th grade 6.E2U1.9 Arizona Science Standard. Google Slide Deck for Teachers (without question prompts on slides, includes teacher notes) Google Slide Deck for Teachers (with question prompts on slides, includes teacher notes)

Phases of the Moon

Learning Objectives Children will… • become part of a model to demonstrate the phases of the moon. • match the phase of the moon they see using the model to phase of the moon cards. Key Questions What are the phases of the Moon and what causes them? What causes day and night on Earth?…

A Penny for Your Moon and a Quarter for Your Earth

Learning Objectives Children will… • demonstrate the motion of the Moon’s rotation. • demonstrate that the Moon keeps the same face toward Earth. Key Question Does the Moon rotate or turn on its axis? Materials for Each Child Penny Quarter

Moon Phases, Tides, Eclipses, and the Solar System: A 6th Grade Earth and Space Science Unit from ASTA Deeper Dive

This unit bundles together standards 6.P2U1.4, 6.E2U1.7, and 6.E2U1.9. Link to Tool 4 Unit Sequence for 6th Grade Earth and Space Science Unit Link to video walkthrough of 6th Grade Earth and Space Science Unit Developed by Mesa Public School Team Members: Mandy Heal, Kaylynn Gallardo, Jamie Rapkiewcz, and Sandi Anderson