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T2W14 ScienceLP G3
T2W14 ScienceLP G3
● Describe the various phases of the moon including new moon, first-quarter, full moon, and third-quarter
moon.
● Explain how the moon causes the tides.
I can describe the various phases of the moon including How can we model the moon phases?
new moon, first-quarter, full moon, and third-quarter
moon.
I can explain how the moon causes the tides. I can model the various phases of the moon including
new moon, first-quarter, full moon, and third-quarter
moon.
Source for decoding information: Based on the UbD template © Grant Wiggins & Jay McTighe Page 1
Source for decoding information: Based on the UbD template © Grant Wiggins & Jay McTighe Page 2
Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence (STUDY)
Performance Task (How will we know if they learned it?)
Solve Checkpoints
Sum it up, Brain Check, and Apply Concepts in Science pack.
Source for decoding information: Based on the UbD template © Grant Wiggins & Jay McTighe Page 3
Stage 3 – Learning Plan (DO)
Learning Activities (How will students learn it?)
The motion of Earth and the moon causes repeating patterns that can be seen in nature, including day and night,
seasons, and other cycles.
Earth is always spinning around. As it turns, one part of Earth is in the sun’s light while the other part of Earth is in
dark shadow.
During this lesson, students will understand the phases of the Moon, and why they occur.
Students watch a YouTube video about The Phases of the Moon to have an idea about the topic they will be covering.
Students brainstorm Q&A about the lesson.
Teacher displays interactive lesson on Think Central, and walk the students through the lesson by explaining new
terms, watching explanatory videos for each term and concept, and solving interactive practice accompanied by the
interactive lesson.
Teacher goes over lesson book pages with students to read and analyze information and opens discussion with
students about topic.
Worksheets:
Phases of the Moon word puzzle
Phases of the Moon matching 1
Phases of the Moon matching 2
Exploring the phases of the moon
Moon Phases
The Moon: A Natural Satellite
Learning the Moon’s Phases
Identifying the Moon’s Phases
Finally, students will model Phases of the Moon using Oreo biscuits.
Resources
Worksheets:
Phases of the Moon word puzzle
Phases of the Moon matching 1
Phases of the Moon matching 2
Exploring the phases of the moon
Moon Phases
The Moon: A Natural Satellite
Learning the Moon’s Phases
Identifying the Moon’s Phases
Source for decoding information: Based on the UbD template © Grant Wiggins & Jay McTighe Page 4
Reflection (ACT)
Were the lessons successful? How do you know? What would you do differently next time?
Display pictures of new vocabulary to support B.L. students understand their meanings.
Source for decoding information: Based on the UbD template © Grant Wiggins & Jay McTighe Page 5