Including six copies of Earth's Moon and an accompanying lesson plan, this 6-Pack provides five days of standards-based activities that will engage third grade students, support STEM education, and build content-area literacy in Earth and space science. From tides and tracking time to gravitational pull on orbits, the moon affects life here on Earth. Take a trip to the moon through the fact-filled pages of this book! Through Earth's Moon, students will learn about the physical features and phases of the moon, tides, lunar calendars, and more. This informational text includes vibrant images, fun facts, helpful diagrams, text features such as a glossary and index, and a hands-on "Think Like a Scientist" lab activity that is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. The accompanying 5E lesson plan incorporates writing to increase overall comprehension and concept development and provides teachers with: clear step-by-step instructions; before-, during-, and after-reading strategies; introductory activities to develop academic vocabulary; reproducible student activity pages including a reader quiz; learning objectives and materials lists; an answer key; and a Science Safety Contract for students and parents.