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Comparing the Earth, Moon, and Sun Digital Inquiry Resource
Comparing the Earth, Moon, and Sun Digital Inquiry Resource
Comparing the Earth, Moon, and Sun Digital Inquiry Resource
Comparing the Earth, Moon, and Sun Digital Inquiry Resource
Comparing the Earth, Moon, and Sun Digital Inquiry Resource
Comparing the Earth, Moon, and Sun Digital Inquiry Resource
Comparing the Earth, Moon, and Sun Digital Inquiry Resource
Comparing the Earth, Moon, and Sun Digital Inquiry Resource
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"This was such a great student-driven resource for my classroom. The simplicity of the response format was a great low-prep activity, and the variety of different resources students had to explore was very engaging. Students loved it and I saw great results showing understanding of the concepts! "
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Alexandria G.
"I am absolutely thrilled with this resource! It's incredibly well-designed, easy to implement, and highly engaging for my students. The content is thorough and aligns perfectly with my curriculum. I appreciate the time and effort that went into creating this. Highly recommend it to fellow educators!"
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Janna G.

Description

Question: What makes the Moon and Sun so different from Earth?

Objective: I can combine information from multiple sources to explain what physical characteristics make the Moon and Sun so different from Earth.

★ Updated Formatting and Response Activities for 2023 ★

Activity Information

This resource includes a PDF with a link to Google Slides files that you can copy and distribute electronically to your students. It is compatible with Google Classroom. It is not intended to be used in printed format.

In this activity, students will independently collect information from 4 sources and construct a response that includes evidence from their new learning.

4 Interactive Slides to Learn New Information

  1. Video with questions
  2. Informational text with questions
  3. List with questions
  4. List with questions

1 Slide for Integrating Information (2 differentiated options)

  • Written Response
  • Fill in the Blank

___________________________________________________

Product Information

1. This resource includes a PDF with a link to Google Slides files that you can copy and distribute to your students. It is compatible with Google Classroom. It is not intended to be used in printed format.

2. While this file is not editable, you can add information, remove pages, and change links.

3. Please purchase the correct number of user licenses. 1 teacher = 1 user license

4. This file is included in the Earth Science Digital Inquiry Bundle and 5th Grade NGSS Bundle.

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Comparing the Earth, Moon, and Sun Digital Inquiry Resource

The Science Penguin
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Teaching Duration
45 minutes

What others say

"This was such a great student-driven resource for my classroom. The simplicity of the response format was a great low-prep activity, and the variety of different resources students had to explore was very engaging. Students loved it and I saw great results showing understanding of the concepts! "
star
Alexandria G.
"I am absolutely thrilled with this resource! It's incredibly well-designed, easy to implement, and highly engaging for my students. The content is thorough and aligns perfectly with my curriculum. I appreciate the time and effort that went into creating this. Highly recommend it to fellow educators!"
star
Janna G.

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Description

Question: What makes the Moon and Sun so different from Earth?

Objective: I can combine information from multiple sources to explain what physical characteristics make the Moon and Sun so different from Earth.

★ Updated Formatting and Response Activities for 2023 ★

Activity Information

This resource includes a PDF with a link to Google Slides files that you can copy and distribute electronically to your students. It is compatible with Google Classroom. It is not intended to be used in printed format.

In this activity, students will independently collect information from 4 sources and construct a response that includes evidence from their new learning.

4 Interactive Slides to Learn New Information

  1. Video with questions
  2. Informational text with questions
  3. List with questions
  4. List with questions

1 Slide for Integrating Information (2 differentiated options)

  • Written Response
  • Fill in the Blank

___________________________________________________

Product Information

1. This resource includes a PDF with a link to Google Slides files that you can copy and distribute to your students. It is compatible with Google Classroom. It is not intended to be used in printed format.

2. While this file is not editable, you can add information, remove pages, and change links.

3. Please purchase the correct number of user licenses. 1 teacher = 1 user license

4. This file is included in the Earth Science Digital Inquiry Bundle and 5th Grade NGSS Bundle.

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Rated 4.86 out of 5, based on 148 reviews
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January 9, 2026
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This was such a great student-driven resource for my classroom. The simplicity of the response format was a great low-prep activity, and the variety of different resources students had to explore was very engaging. Students loved it and I saw great results showing understanding of the concepts!
Alexandria G.
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Jan 9, 2026

This is great news, Alexandria! We're so glad that you and your students loved the DI!

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Rated 5 out of 5
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I love these slides for supplementing my science curriculum.
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Love Science Penguin
Rated 5 out of 5
October 12, 2025
This digital inquiry resource helped my students discover the size and distance relationships between Earth, Moon, and Sun through hands-on exploration rather than just memorizing facts. My kids were amazed when they realized how these comparisons work and started making real connections to what they see in the sky.
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1,226 reviews • Oregon
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Oct 13, 2025

This is great news! We're so glad your students enjoyed this DI!

Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
September 22, 2025
Met expectations
Great value
Students loved doing this inquiry on their own . Great resource
Rebecca C.
1,037 reviews • New York
Grades taught: 4th, 6th
Always a Hit!
Rated 5 out of 5
September 6, 2025
I am absolutely thrilled with this resource! It's incredibly well-designed, easy to implement, and highly engaging for my students. The content is thorough and aligns perfectly with my curriculum. I appreciate the time and effort that went into creating this. Highly recommend it to fellow educators!
401 reviews • Texas
Grades taught: 5th
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Sep 8, 2025

Thank you for your kind words, Janna!

Rated 5 out of 5
July 14, 2025
This was SUPER helpful for my students! Great resource
Emily N.
927 reviews
Grades taught: 5th
Rated 5 out of 5
June 9, 2025
This resource is well-designed and very helpful in my classroom. My students stayed engaged, and it saved me a lot of prep time!
MICHELLE COSTER
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909 reviews
Grades taught: 6th

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