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Free astronomy projects
Space: Model of Earth & Moon's orbit
One of the biggest misconceptions that students have is that they believe that the Sun travels around the Earth. My students were no exception...That is why I created this model that allows students to manipulate the Earth and the moon in order to gain a better understanding. With this activity, your students will be able to orbit the Earth around the Sun as well as move the moon around the Earth. After this craftivity your students will no longer have the same misconception.If you like this act
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1st - 5th
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Free Worksheets with Editable Color by Code Activity
Make differentiation easy with the editable color by code to celebrate the 2024 Solar Eclipse! Practice missing addends and unscrambling words with the options included in this freebie!***Celebrate the 2024 Solar Eclipse with our engaging unit including exciting math and ELA activities, decodable books, interactive teaching slides, writing prompts, adorable crafts, viewer instructions, party ideas, and so much more!2024 Solar Eclipse UnitClick on the ✮ beside my store name to add me to your favo
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PreK - 1st
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1-ESS1-1
Solar Eclipse Hats Freebie 2024
On April 8th, 2024 a Total Solar Eclipse will sweep it's way across the United States!!! What an exciting time in History!! Help make this exciting day a little more fun and memorable with these cute little Solar Eclipse hats!!There are 2 different versions available. One color version to print, cut and wear. And, one black and white version to color, cut and wear.Happy Eclipse Day!!!Katie Mensekateblueedu.com
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PreK - 3rd
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OREO COOKIE PHASES OF THE MOON FOOD LAB
A popular lab, with a competitive twist! Educators, your students will have tons of fun learning/reviewing the phases of the moon with this engaging activity. Instead of simply cutting the cream out of each cookie, students will be tasked with a challenge (against their peers) for each of the 8 phases of the moon. I've also included a student version of the slides so that they can insert a photo of each phase they create. Why? Well, we all know that those cookies will not last very long at the e
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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MS-ESS1-1
Planet Research Project Worksheet - Middle School Science
Teaching your class about outer space, astronomy, the planets? Use this as a project outline, early finisher activity, or even as sub plans. In my 5th grade science class we briefly talk about the planets but don't learn a ton about each. The kids are always so interested so I've made this sheet for them to pick and research a plant of their choice!Works great for sub plans if you need a filler in your solar system unit!This product includes:⭐︎ 3 pages⭐︎ One page worksheet for picking and resear
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3rd - 8th
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Phases of the Moon Oreo Activity
Learn about the different phases of the moon with one of your kid's favorite snacks, Oreo cookies! Your kids will love diving into space with this fun and yummy STEM activity.Thank you for taking the time to download the product!***************************************************************************Customer Tips:How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:Please go to your My Purchases page. Next to each purchase, you’ll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be tak
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PreK - 2nd
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Solar Eclipse Craft & Coloring Sheet
This freebie includes a solar eclipse craft that lets kids move the moon around to eclipse the sun. It also has a simple coloring page with a few kid-friendly facts about solar eclipses.
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PreK - 5th
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Outer Space Activities: Easy Origami Rocket Tutorial and Printable Origami Paper
3... 2... 1... Blast off into your space exploration unit with this beginner level origami paper rocket project. PDF file includes easy-to-follow folding instructions and a space coloring sheet that becomes a child's own unique origami paper._______________________________________________________Howdy! I'm Katie Clemons. I keep journals with kids, and you can too! Nurture creative thinking, improve penmanship, get silly, and build keepsakes. Together!Follow me here on TPT for weekly new content.
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K - 5th
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Shadows and the Sun!! Great Activity for understanding shadows!
Shadows and the Sun, help students understand the Sun's light and why it casts a dark shadow that moves throughout the day.
If you enjoy this 2d model check out Earth's Orbit Model at http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Solar-System-Earths-Orbit-and-Moons-Orbit-558770
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS Space Engineering Design Project
What is more interesting than space, astronauts, and CANDY?In this project, students will learn about the engineering design cycle. They will learn about how astronauts must have specially designed food packages to use in space. They will go through the engineering design process to design, build, and refine a package that will allow astronauts to eat M&Ms in space. This activity is number 5 of 5 in a mini engineering unit. It is aligned tothe NGSS Engineering Design Standards (3-5-ETS1 and
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4th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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Also included in: NGSS Engineering Design Mini Unit Bundle (3-5-ETS1 and MS-ETS1)
NASA's Cosmic Constellations - STEAM Guide (Free)
ACCESS WITH OUR HANDY ONLINE LEADER PORTAL! Enjoy this engaging curriculum with our easy-to-use online tools. Explore the night sky while inspiring creativity and storytelling. Developed by Eurekus and McREL International for NASA's Discovery & New Frontiers Programs, Cosmic Constellations is a robust curriculum that fosters transdisciplinary learning. Students explore sky charts and astronomical features while investigating patterns in the sky. They discover and celebrate cultural sky lore
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K - 5th
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1-ESS1-1
, 5-ESS1-1
Moon Phases Tips and Activities
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Inside you will find 2 smartboard activities, a cute tips sheet for remembering the moon phases (new, 1st quarter, full, 3rd quarter), a project, and a quiz. What more could you ask for when it is a FREE product?!
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1st - 5th
Tour of the Solar System Travel Brochure and Rubric
Touring the Solar System Is Fun! It’s the future and earthlings can now travel safely at the speed of light to anywhere in our solar system! This activity worksheet directs students to research facts about objects in our solar system and create a travel agency brochure to advertise traveling to these places. Advertised Places Include:➢ Terrestrial Planet of Choice➢ Jovial Planet of Choice➢ Asteroid Belt➢ Comets➢ Dwarf Planet Pluto➢ Moons➢ Additional Object of Student ChoiceStudents will learn al
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6th - 10th
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Moon Phases Project
This Moon Phases Project resource contains two versions of a similar project. One version I call a ‘mini-project’ as it is less time-consuming and could even be completed in class. Both of these projects are perfect to use as a culminating activity to teaching the moon phases! They both give students the chance to apply the moon phases to important events in their lives. First, students brainstorm ten events that were significant to their lives and they record the specific dates (month/day/year)
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5th - 7th
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Planet Distances from the Sun
These labels pair perfectly with student-created models of the solar system. Students must match the distances from the sun listed at the bottom of the page to the planet labels above. But, the distances aren't in order (the planet labels are) - students will need to use their knowledge of place value to help them match the distances to the correct planets! (For example, students should know that Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, so therefore, the distance that matches Mercury must be th
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2nd - 5th
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Solar System Reports Made Easy-Freebie
This is an easy option for Solar System report projects instead of the large poster boards. Students use the planning board while researching the planet, moon or sun. If teacher chooses, the student can report their findings to the class simply by using the planning board.
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Enjoy this freebie!
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Not Grade Specific
Build a Scale Model of the Solar System
Looking for an extension activity for your astronomy and Earth's place in the universe unit? Do you need a hands-on way for students to extend their learning and make more sense of the scale of the solar system and beyond? If so, this Solar System Model Activity is the perfect resource for you! This activity is designed to support the following NGSS standards: MS-ESS1-2 Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.MS-ESS1-3 Analyze a
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6th - 9th
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe Bundle
Solar System Travel Brochure - Template
Make a tour through the Solar System with this travel brochure. Great for any age learning about the Solar System! Students draw the pictures and add their own information.Check out my other great products! Experiment or Investigation? Scientific Method Practice Scenarios Weathering, Erosion, Deposition BUNDLE*****************************************************************************Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may
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Model Of the Solar System Project Instructions
Want your students to REALLY remember the solar system? Have them CREATE an awesome solar system model/mobile. I guarantee they will love it. Mine did! All you need is a $1 bag of styrofoam balls from the dollar store for each student, a note of instructions, and they do the rest. A generic take-home note with instructions is included, as well as pictures. You'll be amazed how awesome they turn out. I did it with 3rd graders and the rest of the school was very impressed.
See them and read m
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1st - 12th
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Solar System Poster Project with E-Z Grade Scoring
This is a simple one page description of a Solar System Poster project that students could do in class, but is simple enough to be done as a home project. A very simple scoring system is described on the sheet. All you need to do is make a copy for each student, go over the sheet briefly, and you have an instant project for the classroom or to take home. When I have done the project as classwork in the past, I have printed out copies of facts from each planet. A great website is given on the
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4th - 10th
Planet Research Project Worksheet
Students use this worksheet to write facts about their planet. They then use the information on their worksheet to create a poster with other students in class who researched the same planet. The whole group will then present the information on their planet to the class!
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2nd - 3rd
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Solar System Unit
Use this packet to teach students the names of the planets, facts about each planet and also about other objects in space. We used the picture cards to color in what each planet looks like and put in order from the sun. We also did a measurement activity to visually see how far way each planet is from the sun.I would greatly appreciate your feedback! I proofread all my teaching sources and aim to provide you with high quality material. If you find any errors or have any questions or concerns ple
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1st - 3rd
Solar System Social Media Project
In this project students will create social media pages for the planets in our solar system. This is a great way to get students excited about doing research and learning about the planets. This project also allows for creativity and imagination as the students consider what each planet would post on their social media page.What's Included:1 Instruction Page8 Planet Social Media PagesSupplies Needed:PrinterCrayons/Colored PencilsDirections:The students should complete the social media page for t
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4th - 9th
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Planet Research Project
Have students choose a planet in the Solar System and research various aspects of it with this easy graphic organizer! This is a great way to have students organize their information to use later on a formal written piece!
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3rd - 5th
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