Description

Earth, Moon, and Sun Task Cards

Earth, Moon, and Sun Task Cards are a no-prep, fun way to review how the motions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun create days, years, seasons, and moon phases.

Earth, Moon, and Sun Task Cards includes 28 task cards, a student response worksheet, and an answer key. Questions are multiple choice, multiple select, and ordering.

What will students review with these task cards?

With these Earth, Moon, and Sun Task Cards, students will review:

• the relative size, position, age, and makeup of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun
• how the Earth rotates on an axis, causing day and night
• how the Earth revolves around the Sun, causing years
• how Earth’s motions around the Sun cause the four seasons
• the causes for the four major phases of the moon (New Moon, First Quarter, Full Moon, Third/Last Quarter)
• the relationship between the Moon and the tide cycles
• how to analyze a tide table

What standards are covered?

These Earth, Moon, and Sun Task Cards are specifically aligned with the Virginia Science SOL 4.6, although they closely match most science standards related to how the motions of the Earth, Moon, and Sun create days, years, seasons, and moon phases.

This unit has been updated to align with the 2018 Science SOLs AND the 2025 Science Instructional Guides.

Is a digital version included?

These Earth, Moon, and Sun Task Cards resource includes BOTH a digital version and a PDF version. The digital version can be accessed through Google Forms and allows students to easily self-check their work. You can also use the Google Forms task cards to track student progress.

When you purchase this product, you will be given access to a link that will allow you to open the file in Google Forms. You’ll then share that file with your students.

What if I want to create my own science task cards?

Four blank task cards are included so that you can create additional questions, if needed. For these task cards, you will print the blank cards and write your questions directly on the cards.

What are other teachers saying about these science task cards?

• “This resource was a great way to practice our Science unit.  Her resources are always perfectly aligned to the SOL standard!” (Crystal C.)

Don’t miss out!

Task cards are a great, no-prep way to review at the end of a science unit or before state testing. These Earth, Moon, and Sun Task Cards can easily be used as part of a science center, Scoot activity, or review game.

 

Want to save money?

These Earth, Moon, and Sun Task Cards are included in my 4th Grade Science Task Cards Bundle for a discounted price!

 

More science resources:

• Earth, Moon, and Sun Unit
• Earth, Moon, and Sun Escape Room
• Earth, Moon, and Sun Study Guide
• Earth, Moon, and Sun Jeopardy Game
• Earth, Moon, and Sun Slideshow

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Other Information:

Check about my blog post all about task cards for games and activities you can play with these task cards!

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