The Sun & Stars 3rd Grade Science Activities Worksheets Star Color Chart

This resource about stars, including our sun, can be used as a supplement to your science unit. Students will gain a deeper understanding of stars and their characteristics.

Includes:

TASK CARDS

This is a set of 16 cards with multiple choice questions about the sun and other stars. Includes recording sheet and answer key.

GRAPHIC ORGANIZER

Students compare and contrast our sun and other stars. This activity will help students understand the similarities and differences between different types of stars and what makes our sun a star.

COUNTING STARS ACTIVITY

This activity provides a unique opportunity for students to estimate the number of visible stars by taking a sampling. This can be used as a homework assignment since students need to observe the night sky. It's a fun and engaging way to get your students interested in science!

STAR COLOR CHART

With this activity, students color stars to show the different types. They also add cut-and-glue labels to show which are the coolest and hottest star colors. Includes answer key.

DIGITAL ACTIVITIES

This resource has been prepared for use in Easel and includes embedded audio so students can hear the instructions and questions being read aloud. The color chart and task card answers are self checking! These digital activities can be assigned through your online learning platform to be completed on any device.

Other resources to support your space science unit:

• Space Travel Brochure Templates
• Space STEM Activities
• The Sun and Planets Reading Comprehension Passages

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