The Moon. KS2 PP Lesson and worksheets

The Moon. KS2 power-point of 41 slides.
This power-point can be used as a complete stand-alone lesson or as an additional spin off to related topics which encourage the pupils to think about the Moon and how it affects Earth. I have kept the information simple with a mix of slides and activities including short youtube clips, NASA clips, paired talk activities, homework moon observation (diary activity) and a challenge to make a quiz about the information learned. Each slide includes pictures which illustrate the key learning points.
There are worksheets which support the power-point including: A Moon description activity, Word Mat, Lunar sequencing, Phases of the Moon factsheet, Phases of the Moon sorting cards (make 2 sets and play ‘pairs’ or ‘snap’, a high tide and low tide worksheet, how the Moon causes tides worksheet, Moon Diary template.
Useful alongside lessons or topics on Space, Sun and Planets, Space travel, The Sky.
Learning objectives
• To understand the relationship between the Moon and the Earth.
• To recognise and explain the ‘Phases of the Moon’.
• To use key scientific vocabulary about the Moon in descriptions and explanations for example:
satellite eclipse phases rotation axis orbit
• To know that gravity from the Moon and Sun has an effect on Earth.