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Astronomy projects for Microsoft Word
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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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Space Exploration Research Project - No Prep!
For this project students will choose one space exploration mission from a list of 23 included. (You may add or change these as this package is editable.) They will then be given a list of questions to research and will be asked to create 5 complex questions of their own to research as well. Once they have completed their research they will be putting this information into a presentation of their choice and creating a model of their space vehicle. This package includes everything you need to giv
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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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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Earth, Sun, And Moon Interactions Choice Board Project
This project is available as a Microsoft Word download for easy editing and differentiation. The project covers the Earth, Sun, and Moon interactions including Eclipses, Different Seasons, and Changing Tides. Download includes a Rubric and Accountability Sheet to notify parents of the project at the time it is assigned.
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4th - 7th
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!
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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Galaxy Research Project Digital Poster
Combine art, literacy, and science with this individualized galaxy project. Students research their own galaxy and present their findings in an artistic way. Template comes with teacher grading form, teacher instructions, student instructions and galaxy list. All pages are fully editable.Please click this link to follow me on TPT: Problems, Experiments, and SolutionsPlease leave a review of this product to earn TPT credit (5 cents of every dollar spent on a product you purchase and review that i
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6th - 12th
Earth Moon and Sun System Assessment (with rubric and scaffolding information!)
This product should be used as the final assessment for the NGSS Standard MS-ESS1-1 where students are asked to create a model of the Earth Moon and Sun system, and how all of the phenomena work together. This covers the ENTIRE standard. This assessment includes:- Rotation vs revolution of - Eclipses- Moon phases- Tilts of axis's and orbits- Seasons- Equinoxes and Solstices etcI've included 2 pages of all the information that should be taught prior to this assessment as teachers notes at the end
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7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Solar System Model Assignment & Rubric
This is my students' favorite science project of the year! This file contains directions for students to create their solar system models at home. It also contains a rubric so that teachers can assess the models. It is editable, so feel free to make any changes you need to. Thanks for looking! :)
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K - 6th
Milky Way Galaxy Model Lab
Students will make a model of the milky way or spiral galaxy using glue, 8 large cotton balls, and glitter glue. The glitter glue is to show old and new stars (red ad blue) and the cotton balls are to make the spiral arms and the 'bulge' in the middle of the galaxy! There are follow up questions on the back of the lab sheet for students to answer after they have made their model.
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Not Grade Specific
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Life Cycle of a Star Project with Rubric
Students will pick how they want to show the life cycle of a star. They can create a children's book, 3D display on a poster board, creative video, or anything else that can be approved by the teacher. Includes rubric for grading. Edit and change as you wish!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Feedback gives you FREE MONEY and also helps me make my products better!Here’s how:You can earn TpT Credits by leaving ra
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6th - 12th
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Planet Vacation Brochure
This an easy and fun project to complete with an astronomy unit. Students really enjoy this activity! The task is to construct a brochure advertising a planet of their choice for a vacation getaway. Since most planets can't support life, they have to be creative and decide ways to make it a fun vacation spot.
This project is adaptable to many subjects across various grade levels.
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4th - 12th
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Mission to Mars - Curiosity Rover Project (STEM)
Looking to engage your students in the most current science news? This 3 day unit from Lab207 is built around the recent Curiosity Mission that NASA sent to Mars. Through the course of this project students will engage in independent research, a building project, and design work. I ran this project in my class this week and the students LOVED it! More details on the project below.
Objectives:
-Students will explain the formation of Mars
-Students will compare and contrast earth and Mars based
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8th - 12th
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Constellation Project
This is an astronomy project on constellations, where students research three constellations and then create a constellation of their own.
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4th - 12th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS1-2
Constellation Tube Viewer Activity
This is a great hands-on activity to help teach constellations to students. I did this with my Grade 6 Earth Science students and they loved it. It can be adapted for lower grade levels as well. Students can choose which constellation tube pattern they wish to create. This provides you will different constellations at the end of the project. I like to have the students display their constellation tube at their desk and cover the name of the constellation up. Students then walk around looki
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4th - 8th
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Solar System and Planets Project
You can use this packet as individual assignments or as a project that is used to cover the Solar System. I personally used this as a project for my sixth grade Earth Science students, but it may be adapted for different grade levels.
Missions Include:
Folder Cover Design
Mission 1: Explore the Planet
Mission 2: Explorer Groups (Team name/logo design)
Mission 3: Vocabulary Sketchbook
Mission 4: Travel Brochure
Mission 5: Diary Entry
Mission 6: Advertisement and Presentation
When assigned as a
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4th - 7th
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Fun Solar System Planet Research Project
Can your students sell a planet?! Sure they can, and they will once you assign this purposeful, creative project. Small groups of students will research one of the planets in our solar system. The group's mission is to SELL SELL SELL their planet to the class through an oral presentation and creating a visual component to support their presentation. We all know that facts alone can be useless, but knowing how to SELL the facts can be fun, entertaining and educational! Groups can create broc
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5th - 8th
Sun, Earth, Moon Systems Educational Poster Project (Editable)
Have your students show what they know about Sun, Earth, and Moon Systems with this editable educational poster project! Differentiated project options allow students to explain either the moon phases and eclipses or the seasons and tides. Rubric allows for clear expectations and expedited grading. Please see preview for a copyrighted version of the full product.Product Includes:3 page editable documentteacher guide pagestudent instruction pagerubric
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6th - 12th
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Planet Sales Pitch Activity - Sell Your Planet!
This is the promt that will guide students as they complete this activity:
You are a Real Estate Agent and you need to prove to the class why they would want to come to your planet. Pick one daily life activity that you would like to show how it is performed on a different planet. (breakfast on Mars, shopping in Venus, playing volleyball on Jupiter, etc.) What would that activity look like on another planet considering its conditions? Be specific with visuals and explanations. Think creatively
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4th - 8th
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SES 4U_ Unit 2_ Solar System_ Unit Project with rubic
This is a unit project that can bee presented by the students at the end of the unit. Marking scheme has been included. The students are responsible for creating a 10-15 minute presentation on a space object not taught in the course. They will present to their peers.
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12th
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Also included in: SES 4U_ Unit 2_ Solar System_ ENTIRE UNIT BUNDLE
Technology in Space Research Project Presentation
Students will research technology that is used in space. The possibilities are endless, from satellites, start up companies, major companies, telescopes, Mars rovers, probes, missions, NASA, Space X, rockets, robots, and more. I have also provided some links for future technology that students can research past the list that has been provided. Students will then present their technology in whatever fashion, including slides, video, website, poster, the possibilities are endless. What is included
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
Planet Research Project and Rubric Independent Work Printable Space Solar System
This very simple printable provides you with the basic template for an excellent planet report. Pass it out and go over it with students to show them exactly what it is that you are looking for in a report. It's great for first timers and old pros!
There's spaces to fill in assigned dates and due dates to make everything perfectly clear to parents. The grading rubric is also add to this sheet. They just staple it to the top of their report and a ton of work is done for you! Enjoy!
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3rd - 6th
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Invent an alien: learning about the solar system & systems of the body
This project gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the solar system, systems of the human body, and adaptations. Students will be given the opportunity to research a planet (it's atmosphere, weather, composition, etc.), then invent an alien that would be able to survive on the planet. While inventing their alien, students need to create systems of the alien's body that will allow it to survive on the assigned planet. Students also need to ensure that the alien's bod
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3rd - 9th
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