Science6-8
Eclipses and Tides Bell Ringers
By Leah T.
This 5-day packet provides daily bell ringers for 6th graders to review key concepts about eclipses and tides. It's designed to activate prior knowledge and build foundational understanding in Earth science.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 5-10 minute warm-up activity at the start of class.
- Discussion question: How are solar and lunar eclipses different?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a word bank with key vocabulary terms.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on the tidal patterns of a specific coastal region.
- Estimated time: 5-10 minutes per day.
Science6-8
Eclipses and Tides Bell Ringers
By Leah T.
This 5-day packet provides daily bell ringers for 6th graders to review key concepts about eclipses and tides. It's designed to activate prior knowledge and build foundational understanding in Earth science.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 5-10 minute warm-up activity at the start of class.
- Discussion question: How are solar and lunar eclipses different?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a word bank with key vocabulary terms.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and present on the tidal patterns of a specific coastal region.
- Estimated time: 5-10 minutes per day.