Sun & Eclipses: One-Class Research Activities & Read-aloud Lesson

This easy-prep activity is perfect for learning about the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse, and goes along with a read-aloud of the nonfiction picture book, “Sun! One in a Billion” or the poetry book “A Few Beautiful Minutes.” One-Class Research activities are a no-pressure way for young elementary students to explore and begin using the library’s online resources.

After listening to the book, students learn more about the Sun, eclipses, stars, and the solar system using Pebble Go, World Book Kids, National Geographic Kids website, Britannica Kids (free or paid version), or the BrainPOP Jr. website. This is not a complete research unit; it’s a very first introduction and exploration for kindergarten through 3rd grade students to the library resources. Keywords to type in the search bar are provided and pre-researched, so students are guaranteed to find what they are looking for.

Please note: These lesson activities are designed to complement a read-aloud. The actual read-aloud story comes from you!

Recommended books: “Sun! One in a Billion” by Stacy McAnulty and illustrated by Stevie Lewis, or
“A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse” by Kate Allen Fox and illustrated by Khoa Le
Other picture books about the sun or eclipses may be substituted by changing the book cover image.

This research lesson has 32 total pages & slides, and includes:

• Seven (7) Printable One-Class Research Activities
  • Editable in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • 6 different versions for students to use a single online resource – Pebble Go, Pebble Go Next, World Book Kids online encyclopedia, National Geographic Kids website, Britannica Kids online encyclopedia, or BrainPOP Jr. websites
  • 1 version lets students choose from 4 resources
  • Includes space for students to write a new fact they learned.
  • Printed 2 per sheet of 8.5″ x 11″ letter-size paper.
  • Full color and black & white versions
• Seven (7) Digital One-Class Research Activities
  • Editable in Google Slides
  • 6 different versions that use a single online resource, just like the printable version
  • 1 version lets students choose from 4 resources, like in the printable version
  • Additional resource graphics are included to customize the activity to what you have access to. (e.g. Wonderopolis, DK Find Out, ebooks, etc.)
• Comprehensive, Editable Lesson Plan in Google Docs for kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade, including:
  • 2018 AASL National School Library Standards for Learners,
  • National Common Core ELA Standards,
  • Objectives or learning targets,
  • Essential questions,
  • Assessment,
  • Materials and preparation,
  • Lesson procedure, and
  • Reflection.
• Teacher Notes and Video Directions to show you how to use this activity in an online learning platform, such as Google Classroom or SeeSaw.

Nonfiction books can be used instead of online resources if your students don’t have 1:1 devices or reliable Internet access.

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Standards Addressed:

AASL National School Library Standards – See the AASL Standards Framework for Learners to view full text.

• Inquire – C.1 – D.1.
• Collaborate – A.1. – A.2. – B.1. – D.1.
• Curate – C.1.
• Explore – A.1. – A.3. – C.1.

Common Core English Language Arts Standards –
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• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.4 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.4 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.2.4 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.3.4
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.K.10 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.1.10 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.10 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.10
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.1.5 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2.5 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.5
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.K.10 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1.10 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.10 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3.10
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.K.7 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1.7 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.7 –  CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.7
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.K.1 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.1 – CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1

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