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Astronomy activities for Microsoft Word
Science Activities Moon Phase, Eclipse, and Tides Webquests Activity Editable
NO PREP! Two different webquests on two different pages that can be used together or separately. Easy to incorporate and can be used as one class period or two depending upon grade level etc. These webquests can be used together or separately. The first webquest focuses on moon phases and eclipses, and the second webquest is about tides. Students explore websites to find information and answer the questions. The file is editable to adapt to your needs - p.1-2 is set up to be printed as a two sid
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5th - 11th
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Planisphere Lab Activity: A Star Wheel for Constellation Exploration
Inexpensive and ingenious! Planispheres are a unique tool for learning astronomy: a make-it-yourself star map, adjustable for any time of night in any month of the year. They are designed to show the position of prominent constellations in the night sky. It's a low-tech way for Ss to learn the location (and thus give meaning to key vocabulary terms) of the horizon, zenith, meridian, ecliptic and celestial equator on the celestial sphere. This lab includes two types of planispheres: one for stan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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HS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Solar System Project with Rubric
This solar system project allows students to explore different aspects of their assigned planet. The first page of the document is what you give the students to explain what your expectations are. Students are then required to research their assigned planet with their group members to find the answers to the questions. I have also included three rubrics that you will use to assess their knowledge and performance of the project. One rubric is used for the posterboard and/or model, another one
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3rd - 6th
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Earth Science worksheets: Label the planets in our solar system
Earth Science worksheets: Label the planets in our solar system2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to identify and label the eight planets in our Solar System from looking at the picture (Earth, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune).Word bank providedStudents can also color in the planetsWorksheet aimed for higher kindergarten/lower primary levels
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K - 10th
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Also included in: Primary Space Bundle: (10 worksheets, 60%+ off)
Lab Activity Effect of Sunspots on Satellites (Claims Evidence Reasoning Task)
A short lab activity for astronomy or earth space science. Students make a double line graph of the number of sunspots and the number of crashed satellites in a given year. Then they look for patterns and write a science conclusion utilizing claim, evidence, reasoning scaffolding framework.
Grading rubric and sample student responses are included
This lab activity blends well into a unit on electromagnetic waves, planetary mechanics, or the Sun's influence on Earth.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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2024 Solar Eclipse 5E NGSS Inquiry Lesson - Local Data & Safety Exploration
Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with the 5E inquiry lesson. This no prep, editable, option will teach your students about what to expect in their area, the cause of eclipses, importance in studying the phenomenon, safety considerations, and how to create a pinhole projector. Scientific practices such as asking questions, developing models, and analyzing data will be utilized. Your students will be prepared for this once in a lifetime opportunity!
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Bill Nye: S3E1 The Planets (Solar system) video follow along (with answer key)
Bill Nye - The Planets video follow along.
In word format so you can make any changes to adapt it better to your classes needs.
Very easy for my 6th grade EC classes, it includes 10 multiple choice questions. This way they get a chance to watch the video and not spend all of the time on reading and answering the follow along questions.
Includes 1 open-ended brief response question.
Answer key included
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4th - 7th
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Flame Test Lab of Compounds and Colors with hand sanitizer and household salts
Flame Test of Compounds and Colors is a low cost lab demonstration to fire up your students. This chemistry lab uses hand sanitizer and household chemicals of sodium chloride (table salt), potassium chloride (salt substitute), sodium borate (insecticide with borax acid) and potassium hydrogen tartare (cream of tartar) in a safe and fun fiery introduction to compounds! Excite electrons and ignite your students interest in elements with this demonstration of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and p
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS4-1
, HS-PS4-3
ADOPT-A-CONSTELLATION- research stars in common constellations EDITABLE
ADOPT-A-CONSTELLATION-find information online about stars in common constellations-including magnitudes, distances, color, placement in the sky. Also including information about the constellation itself- history, mythology, and best times if the year to view.A list of websites to use for resources is included as well. This works well after my Star Reference Sheet activity which explains star magnitudes (absolute and apparent). Grading rubric is included.
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5th - 9th
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Scale model of the Solar System
During this activity students will calculate the scale distances for each of the planets makes 93,000,000 miles=1 cm. Then students will use their rounded results to create a poster that represents the scale distances of the planets. Once my students were done I let them decorate with beads, string, and glitter! Once they complete their posters they will complete conclusion questions as a group.
I spent one day teaching part 1 to the students so they understood what the scale distance represent
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Scale model of solar system WebQuest and project!
Solar System Project Rubric
This is a simple rubric to send home with criteria and suggestions for a solar system model. It is also used for grading the final product.
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2nd - 5th
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Bill Nye The Moon Video Questions
This 19 question video guide with included teacher key is designed to go along with the Bill Nye The Moon video or DVD. You will need to have the video to use this product. This product covers solar and lunar eclipses, how we can see the moon, tides and the moon's gravity. This would work well in a general science, Earth Science or Astronomy class.
Having students take notes during a video increases their retention from the video and gives them something to take home and study. Through crea
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4th - 12th
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The Farthest: Voyager In Space Video Viewing Guide Editable
If you haven't watched The Farthest: Voyager In Space yet, I highly recommend you do so! It is a wonderful documentary that covers the scientific and cultural significance behind the Voyager spacecraft.
I developed this viewing guide to use with my physics students while showing this video. It asks questions not only relevant to the planets and the mission of Voyager, but also about the scientists who worked on the project, the cultural significance, as well as the Golden Record.
I believe t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Asteroid, meteor, meteorite, and comet poster activity with rubric
Asteroid, meteor, meteorite, and comet poster activity with rubric Includes all the basic requirements for a poster.Students must draw the Earth, the atmosphere, and space. Then correctly place, label, and define each of the 4 on the poster. Grading point system is premade for easy expectations and grading. On a word document so you can edit any parts you would like to. Simple easy activity that most students enjoy Used in my middle school classroom, see thumbnail previews for some of my 6th g
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5th - 10th
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NASA Badge Bookmark
I created this NASA "badge" style editable bookmark for the 2019 collaborative summer library program, "A Universe of Stories". You're able to edit the photo, name and date issued. This is a great resource for anyone learning about space, astronauts, NASA, etc.
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Not Grade Specific
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Understanding Parallax
This lab makes understanding parallax simple. Students use real world examples and draw so that parallax can be visualized. The concept is reinforced throughout. A summary YouTube video is included. My students completely understood the concept after this lab!You may edit this lab, the answer key is provided.Educating the World Together!Get Science
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Astronomy Lab Bundle
Astronomy Video "How the Universe Works: Big Bang"
The episode link to YouTube is provided in the title if the video is not available on DVD. Excellent series that was on the Discovery Channel and is now on the Science Channel. This worksheet is on episode #1 and explains the Big Bang Theory on the origin of the Universe (47:27). The latest graphics and explanations are used to help students understand a complex and abstract subject. 13 questions (not in any order) can be answered while watching the video or as an Internet activity. A puzzle ac
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-2
Astronomy/Earth Science Lab Series - Using Star Charts to find Constellations
New from No More Boring Science - How to use star charts! The focus of this lab is to help students gain confidence using star charts to find constellations. There are two activities in this lab: using a polar star chart map to find constellations on a blank section of the sky, and then translating constellations from a polar projection map to a mercator projection map. The first activity is more advanced than the second, but all maps and charts are included. Keys are included as well!
If you l
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Life Cycle of A Star Project - Astronomy Baby Book
Students learn about the life cycle of stars by creating a baby book for a new born star that traces its life cycle from birth until death. The "family tree" of stars is also explored so students are exposed to different type of stars.
The preview file shows a fill in the blank version of the family tree page of the book that could be used instead of having students create their own page.
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4th - 8th
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Space Exploration WebQuest
This WebQuest is design for students to explore different websites to learn about space exploration. I used it in a 90 minute block class with 6th grade students. This was different way for students to get the information.
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5th - 8th
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Magnetism Lab - Earth's Magnetic Field
***Editable***
Use these three quick-labs to explore magnetism! Three labs with an accompanying worksheet will astound your students and teach them about magnetism as well as the Earth's magnetic field. Prior knowledge required when exploring the worksheet on Earth's magnetic field.
Labs require the following materials: iron filings, bar magnets, a compass, and a ruler
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4th - 8th
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Science worksheets: Label phases of the moon
Science worksheets: Label phases of the moon2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to label different phases of the moon (waxing crescent, first quarter, full moon, waning crescent, new moon , waxing gibbous,waning gibbous, last quarter) Word bank providedWorksheet aimed at kindergarten/primary levelAnswer Key included on second page.
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Primary Space Bundle: (10 worksheets, 60%+ off)
HS-ESS1-6: Age of Earth and Moon Formation NGSS Activities
This NGSS-aligned resource is meant for an Earth and Space science course or Astronomy course. Students will engage with labs, quantitative and visual data, videos, and scientific texts to gather evidence regarding the age of the Earth as well as the formation of the moon. This series of guided activities should take roughly two or three class periods. Students will develop a fuller understanding of Earth's early history and age and why it is such a unique, dynamic planet. Students will complete
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS1-6
Solar System Bundle
This is a growing bundle used to teach about our solar system. Bundle and save! You will be able to download any additional lessons that are added in the future for free. Be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking on the green "follow me" next to my seller picture to receive notifications of new products and upcoming sales. Don't forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits that can be used for future purchases! Want free tips and resources sent to your inbox once a week? Subscribe to my newslet
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8th - 10th
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