Sun and Moon Wonders Explored
Year 3-4 Science 45 minutes 25 students
Learning Objectives
Describe features of the sun and moon Use simple scientific language Compare and contrast the sun and moon Develop curiosity about space
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Describe the sun and moon
Success Criteria
I can list three features of the sun I can list three features of the moon I can explain one difference between them I can use describing words
What do you already know?
What have you noticed about the sun? What have you seen about the moon? When do you see each one? How are they different?
Sun and Moon Features
Feature Sorting Challenge
Work in pairs Sort picture cards into 'Sun' or 'Moon' groups Discuss your choices with your partner Be ready to explain your thinking
Extension Invitation
Research one amazing sun fact Find out something surprising about the moon Use books or safe websites Share your discovery next lesson
Reflection and Recap
Share one new thing you learned Can you name three sun features? Can you name three moon features? What questions do you still have?