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Astronomy research for Microsoft Word
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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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
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
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
Astronomy Lesson: Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion with MATH
This 2 page worksheet with complete teacher's answer key makes it easy to integrate math into your astronomy lesson. Students put Kepler's Laws into their own words and apply simple formulas to given values for the 8 planets to test his 3rd law of planetary motion. Then, they are asked to analyze how accurate his 3rd law is mathematically. The second page includes research on 3 dwarf planets and asks students to test Kepler's 3rd law using the data they find online for these celestial bodies.
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7th - 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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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
Planet Info Packets (for solar system project)- Word Doc
This document can be used make folders or information packets students would use to research their planet. You could turn this into a jigsaw activity. Included is a quick-fact page (I glue this page to the front of a manila folder) and a 1-2 page information document about their planet, including a color photo. All planets are present (minus Earth), as well as the Sun. This does not include the slide deck or the worksheet. See the project pack for all three.
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4th - 6th
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Also included in: Solar System Aliens Project Bundle (Power Point/ Word)
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
Planets and the Solar System Teaching Resources Bundle (Astronomy)
This bundle contains three (3) items that can be used to help teach a unit on Planets and the Solar System. The items in this bundle include:Planets Research ProjectSolar System Crossword PuzzlePlanets and Solar System I Have Who Has Review Game Each of these items has its own individual preview available and a full description of each is included below: Planets Research ProjectThis project can be used in an Astronomy/Solar System unit. In the project students will select four planets (2 gas gi
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8th - 11th
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Planet Research Fact Sheet
This is a basic 2 page fact sheet to research a planet at approximately a 2nd grade level. The sheet guides students through the most important facts to research about a planet and also includes space for a sketch. This sheet would be used as a rough draft, with the class then writing the facts into sentences on fancy paper.
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2nd - 3rd
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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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Universe Research Project
This assignment is a great intro to space, or can be used as a sumative assessment at the end of a unit.
Part One: Students are assigned a planet and must create a poster. There is a list of questions that must be answered and a rubric to show students how much each questions is worth.
Part Two: Students will be researching the planets of the solar system, the sun, types of galaxies, and other msc. facts about space. There are helpful websites listed and QR codes that can be scanned. Each ques
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6th - 12th
Earth Sun Moon Astronomy Research Project W/ All Forms and Score Sheet
A 4-page set for research project on Sun, earth, and/or moon. Explains the requirements (which you can change), project ideas, as well as possible project topics. Includes "works cited" pages and presentation score sheet as well. This worked great for me because the students got to choose their research question(s) and created something that was only their own.This lesson is student-centered, meaning:--it allows you to become a facilitator!--happier teachers!--happier students!--happier administ
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5th - 12th
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Apollo 13 Mission Research Report (includes assessment rubric)
Project information for students to research and write about the Apollo 13 mission. I usually use this when I am planning to show the movie to my classes. It gives them a good review and helps them to better understand a lot of the language used in the movie. Full version includes additional research questions, as well as full assessment criteria and ready to use rubric.
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7th - 8th
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Constellation Report Project and Rubric Independent Work Printable Space Stars
This simple printable provides you with the basic template for an excellent constellation 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. Just staple the rubric to the top of the report when turned in and a ton of work is done for you!
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4th - 6th
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Scale Model of the Solar System webquest
As a 6th grade teacher trying to explain scale models using "millions of miles," it was tricky to help students visualize this. Other TPT products were a bit beyond what my students were capable of doing independently so I created this based off the 5 E's.First students will explore by researching different aspects of the planets such as their orbital periods, distance from the sun in miles, and ordering the planets by size. Then students will answer conclusion questions.
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Scale model of solar system WebQuest and project!
NASA Apollo Missions - Student Project - Moon - Technology and History in Space
NASA's famous Apollo Missions captivated the world for years, yet many of our students really know little about them. A favorite project in my classroom, allow the kids to pick from a wide variety of topics, including the different Apollo Missions, historical references, fashion, media, famous astronomers, and even conspiracies. The kids research and present on their given topic. With the wide variety of topics the kids can pick from, the rubric I have provided doesn't quite fit every topic perf
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
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
Telescope Research Project (editable)
Students will use their understanding of telescopes to research a telescope of interest and create a PowerPoint presentation of what they have learned. Project and grading rubric are fully editable. Optional instructions for student presentations included.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 is applied to your next TPT purcha
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6th - 12th
Ancient Astronomy Research Project (editable)
Engage students in research, writing, and public speaking with this editable research project. Students will perform in depth research on an assigned ancient astronomy device or observatory, write a two page cited paper, and present their findings to the class with a model or drawing of their artifact. Product includes:Project GuidelinesStudent RubricList of Devices and ObservatoriesTeacher Grading FormPlease click this link to follow me on TPT: Problems, Experiments, and SolutionsPlease leave a
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5th - 12th
Planet Comparison Chart
This is an activity where students list the planets and write down various facts about each planet. The chart can then be used for other activities which require comparing and contrasting the planets.
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4th - 12th
Characteristics of our Solar System
These investigations are for a 7th Grade Science class that is going over the characteristics of our solar system.
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7th
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