Years 3-6

Earth, the Sun and the Moon Activity Pack

Help young learners understand our place in space. Download your free activity pack to introduce students to Earth’s rotation, orbit, and the Moon’s role in our solar system.

The movements of the Earth, Sun and Moon shape the daily and seasonal patterns we experience on our planet. From the rising and setting of the sun to the changing shape of the moon, students often see these natural phenomena but may not understand the science behind them.

This pack provides a clear introduction to the Earth’s rotation, orbit, and the Moon’s role in the solar system. It focuses on helping students connect everyday observations to scientific explanations using models, visuals, and explicit teaching.

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What’s Inside

icon-tick-darkblue Help students develop a fundamental understanding of how the Earth, Sun, and Moon interact through a single-session lesson.
icon-tick-darkblue Download activities & worksheets designed to foster scientific literacy and help students practice reasoning and model-building skills.
icon-tick-darkblue Mapped to Curriculum, including the Australian Curriculum v 9.0, NSW Science K–10, and the Victorian Curriculum 2.0, to ensure students are meeting key learning outcomes.

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