7th Grade Science Help
Eclipses, Tides, & Phases of the Moon (ELL)
Practice Moon, eclipse, and tide vocabulary with ELL-friendly definitions. Pair Tier 3 words with pictures and keep verbs simple: move, change, cover, pull.
Standards
- MS-ESS1-1 — Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
NGSS = Next Generation Science Standards. This vocabulary is also written to support WIDA's Standard 4 (Science) English Language Development standard.
Beginner ELL Core Idea
- The Moon moves around Earth.
- Gravity pulls the Moon and water.
- Moon shapes change in a cycle.
Daily Sentence Frames
- The Moon orbits Earth.
- Gravity pulls the water.
- The Moon looks bigger or smaller.
- An eclipse blocks light.
Spelling (Listen + Type)
Hear each Moon/tides word and practice spelling it.
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Vocabulary Match
Match eclipse, tide, and Moon words to their meanings.
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Flashcards
Flip through eclipse, tide, and Moon terms and definitions.
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Drag-and-Drop Match-Up
Drag each term onto the correct definition.
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Multiple Choice Quiz
Choose the correct definition for each word.
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Type the Term
Read a definition and type the matching word.
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Speaking Cards
Practice saying each word with sentence starters.
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Group Sort
Sort Moon, eclipse, and tide words into categories.
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Order the Moon Cycle
Put the Moon phase cycle in order.
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Study Guide
All terms and meanings in one table.
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All-in-One (Legacy)
Everything on one page (combined view).
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