This lesson is the sixth and final lesson in the “Space” topic and covers what solar and lunar total/partial eclipses are and why they happen. The lesson contains an optional class practical/demonstration of eclipses, AFL mini-whiteboard tasks to assess understanding, video task, and stretch and challenge tasks for higher ability students throughout.
This lesson is designed to be easy to teach, student led, and is ideal for non-specialist teachers.
This Lesson Contains:
- Lesson powerpoint, including activity delivery instructions and tips for teachers, full answers, mini-class practical instructions, plenary task, AFL whiteboard tasks, and relevant video link
- Student eclipses worksheet (PDF) and answer sheet (PDF)
Lesson Objectives:
- State what a solar and lunar eclipse are
- Explain how solar and lunar eclipses happen
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