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Astronomy Common Core RL.4.2 resources
Constellations
This unit has been used in the classroom with much success. My students are asking for more. They learned from the questions and discussion that it lead to.
The unit includes the following:
* suggested lesson plans (about 15 minutes) that include a quick introduction to stars and constellations with an anchor chart (printable)
- 5 stories about the constellations with open ended questions to lead to classroom discussions. Stories are designed for elementary age students. Constellation storie
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2nd - 4th
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Myths of the Zodiac with Terrific Comprehension Questions too!
Do you want your students to read some GREAT Greek myths about the stories behind the constellations and zodiac signs? Then this is the product that you need! Great Greek myths for all of the zodiac signs, written in kid friendly language, to keep your students interested and enthusiastic about reading them!Included in this product are:- Myths for each of the zodiac signs/constellations- Anchor Chart: "What is a Myth?"- Written response comprehension questions for each myth that require stude
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4th - 8th
Constellations
Constellations has been used in my classroom with much success. My students have loved the stories and answering and discussing the questions after reading them. We discuss the stories as well as the answers to the questions as a whole class and some in reading groups. I read some of the stories to them and others they work on independently. I use these stories during our space unit.
These stories can also be used also as homework sheets, as centers, or stapled together in packet to work on whe
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2nd - 4th
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Reading Comprehension Fables to Build Background Knowledge on the Solar System
These SOLAR SYSTEM Fictional Reading Passages & Centers will help your students build background knowledge about the Solar System and astronomy while also covering the important literary standards of Recount stories and determining the lesson or moral (RL.3.2) and Comparing and Contrasting (RL.3.9). Your students will love learning about how the planet as they learn an important lesson in each fable. You will love this resource because it will allow students to build background knowledge and
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2nd - 4th
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NASA Needs Our Help! - STEM Lesson Plan
NASA Needs Our Help! is a STEM PBL: a full 2-week lesson plan geared towards elementary level students between 2nd and 4th grade. Using the 7E system for full student comprehension, this packet contains everything you need (besides an imagination!) to engage with your students and have a blast while teaching them the principles of lunar phases, the construction of the solar system, and inter-student teaching. A fully-detailed run-down of the activities, materials, and processes are given, along
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2nd - 4th
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Space Theme Digital Escape Room
Simple and fun End of Year Game. Just provide a link for your students and let the fun begin!Please leave a review! Thank you!
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3rd - 5th
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Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back Poetry Packet
This poetry packet was created to go along with Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back by Joseph Bruchac. Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back is a recommended text for Module 1A, Grade 4 ELA on EngageNY.org. Students will be able to meet many of the CCSS while learning more about the history of Native Americans and poetry.
This can be printed out as a poetry packet for each student or handed out daily, as you study each of the thirteen moon poems in the book.
After studying each poem, students are asked
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3rd - 5th
Astronomers Math, Reading, Writing, Science PBL/ Distance Learning
This low-prep, cross-curricular project invites students to step into the shoes of an astronomer! They will research a constellation (reading), draw constellations (math), create a legend for their own constellation (writing), and explore types of waves (science). This project allows students to be creative and apply skills in a real-world context. Included are both paper and digital formats (great for distance learning), as well as teacher models, suggestions for differentiation, and extension
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3rd - 5th
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5-ESS1-2
, 4-PS3-2
Crater | Movie Guide + Questions | Social Emotional Activities Digital Printable
Have you ever wanted to include a film, educational video, or movie into your lesson, but needed some questions, activities, and/or deeper thinking work to go with it to help create a more robust and impactful learning experience? Well I certainly have, and I originally created this movie guide and question set for the movie Crater to use in my own classroom for that exact reason!This resource is designed to turn a single movie into (potentially) a full week of reflective learning and expression
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3rd - 8th
Art Stories & STEAM: "Waiting is Not Easy"
Stories & STEAM is a combination of a book discussion followed by a STEAM challenge. This Stories & STEAM is inspired by Mo Willems' book collection, Elephant & Piggie. This STEAM activity contains an art challenge centered around the key problem the character encounters in the story. We perfectly paired a constellation art project to this book! Kids will enjoy learning about stars, the sun, and constellations! Try Art the STEAM way!THESE ARE NOT TRADITIONAL ART LESSONS. All of Dako
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PreK - 2nd
Teacher Guide for middle grade realistic sci-fi One Giant Leap
Developed in collaboration with teachers, this Teacher Guide for One Giant Leap by Ben Gartner contains the related core standards, comprehension questions, vocabulary bookmarks, and fun activities! Download it for free today and blast off into learning!Thank you for all you do for our kids!!
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4th - 7th
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