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11th grade astronomy simulations
Tides Lab Using Water Balloons - Hands On Experience That Kids LOVE!
This lab is a really fun way to use discovery and investigation to teach students how gravity and inertia cause tides, along with the moon. The cost is low (a package of water balloons and yarn) and it is a great activity to get kids moving and outside. They work in small groups and go through a series of steps and procedures and record data. This was one of the most fun labs of the year for students and was instrumental is having kids understand why we have high tides on the side of the Earth c
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6th - 12th
Life Cycle of a Star Virtual Exploration Lab
What are the stages of a star's life? In this virtual lab, students will use mathematical data to analyze the life cycles of different stars based on their initial mass. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of Stars⚗️Analyze the Fusion of Hydrogen Atoms into Helium⚗️Explain the Correlation between a Star's Mass and its' Age⚗️Investigate the Formation of Neutron Stars & Black HolesNOTE: This activity links to the Star in the Box Simulation from Las Cumbres University. Check
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
Solar & Lunar Eclipses Virtual Exploration Lab
What is the difference between a Solar and Lunar eclipse? In this virtual lab, students will manipulate the Earth & Moon to determine what causes an eclipse. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of an Eclipse⚗️Identify the Lunar Phases that occur during Eclipses⚗️Draw Diagrams of a Solar & Lunar Eclipse⚗️Compare & Contrast Partial and Total EclipsesNOTE: This activity links to the free Interactive from Earth Space Lab. Check it out below!Solar & Lunar EclipsesPu
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
Big Bang Evidence: Red Shift - Virtual Lab Simulation
NO FLASH NEEDED! Students will explore the early steps of the Big Bang and then prove the Universe is expanding by manipulating the light of a galaxy moving away from or towards Earth. This virtual lab is excellent for remote or in-class laboratory exploration. The virtual lab simulation worksheet contains auto-fill in blanks, so no annotation software is needed. The links for the free sites used are located within the lab.
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6th - 11th
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MS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-2
Gravitation Bundle: Newton’s Law, Satellite Motion and Kepler’s Laws
Looking for a great resource for teaching all the important topics in gravitation and planetary motion? This comprehensive physics bundle contains everything you need for your students to understand Newton’s law of universal gravitation, satellite motion and Kepler’s laws of planetary motion. This money saving bundle contains the following products:(1) Gravitation: Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation(2) Gravitation: Satellite Motion(3) Gravitation: Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion(4) PhET On
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Measuring Star Brightness - Absolute vs. Apparent Magnitude Virtual Lab
In this 3-part virtual lab, students will understand the ways in which astronomers measure star brightness. This lab covers both apparent and absolute magnitude. In Part 1, students watch a short video and read through a small webpage to answer 7 background questions about magnitude. In Part 2, they use the "Apparent magnitude, Absolute magnitude, and Distance to stars" JavaLab, created by DongJoon, to practice adjusting star brightness to their absolute magnitude by moving them to a distance of
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9th - 12th
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The Martian Classroom Labs and Activities
Product DescriptionThis is an multi sensual immersion into the world created in The Martian by Andy Weir. All are in Word format so that you can customize to your school's needs. The Martian Video Questions We have included both a blank Student Video Question worksheet and a Teacher Answer Sheet. Asks questions in order of the movies so that you can stop and discuss the various topics as the movie is viewed. Great intro to the concept of Mars colonization.The Martian Book QuestionsA chapter by
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Earth's Rotation & Seasons Virtual Exploration Lab
How does the Earth's tilt result in the four Seasons? In this virtual lab, students will observe the Earth rotating on its axis and how it's tilt changes as it revolves around the Sun. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of Rotation vs. Revolution⚗️Describe how the Earth's Rotation results in Day & Night⚗️Analyze how different Seasons occur in different Hemispheres simultaneously⚗️Create Visual Models of the Earth's Tilt at different LatitudesNOTE: This activity links to t
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
The International Space Station – Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity
The International Space Station - Meeting Our Needs Scavenger Hunt Activity – Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity. This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity, your classroom must have at least 1 device per 3 students. Smartphones,
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in: Space Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Digital Science Activities
The Inner Planets Virtual Exploration Lab
What do the Inner Planets have in common? In this virtual lab, students will investigate the four inner planets of the Solar System and how they compare to one another. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of the Solar System⚗️Identify the Inner Planets based on Size & Appearance⚗️Record Data such as Number of Moons, Orbit Period, & Surface Characteristics⚗️Analyze the Mantle, Crust, & Core Compositions of the Inner PlanetsNOTE: This activity links to the Nine Plane
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
The Outer Planets Virtual Exploration Lab
What do the Outer Planets have in common? In this virtual lab, students will investigate the four Outer Planets of the Solar System and how they compare to one another. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of the Solar System⚗️Identify the Outer Planets based on Size & Unique Features⚗️Record Data such as Number of Moons, Orbit Period, & Surface Characteristics⚗️Analyze the Atmospheric, Mantle, & Core Compositions of the Outer PlanetsNOTE: This activity links to the
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
Introduction to Astronomy Virtual Lab Bundle
Get 30% off each lab with the Introduction to Astronomy Virtual Lab Bundle! These six interactive lab assignments will help your students explore the Planets & Stars of our Solar System and the Earth-Sun-Moon system. Students will learn:The Inner Planets⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of the Solar System⚗️Identify the Inner Planets based on Size & Appearance⚗️Record Data such as Number of Moons, Orbit Period, & Surface Characteristics⚗️Analyze the Mantle, Crust, & Core Compos
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS1-1
Introduction to Earth Science Virtual Lab Bundle
Get over 30% off each assignment with the Introduction to Earth Science Virtual Lab Bundle! These Virtual Labs cover a wide range of topics, including Earth's Systems, Stars, & the Solar System! Included in this Virtual Lab Bundle are:AstronomyThe Inner PlanetsThe Outer PlanetsLife Cycle of a StarEarth's Rotation & SeasonsLunar PhasesSolar & Lunar EclipsesEarth's SystemsLayers of the EarthPlate TectonicsThe Fossil RecordThe Rock CycleThe Water CycleLayers of the AtmosphereGlobal Wind
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6th - 12th
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MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS3-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, HS-ESS3-2
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Analyzing Starlight / Spectral Analysis Lab (Digital and Face to Face)
There are few things as fun as a spectral analysis lab in an astronomy unit. I have always had the good fortune of having all of the materials to run this lab in person – complete with spectral tubes and prism glasses – but I realized that not all teachers had the same opportunity. All of the simulations I found online simply weren’t high quality or very engaging, that’s why I put this package together. In this download you will find three versions of a Starlight Lab, all of them designed to tea
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7th - 12th
Constellations Lab
I was about to lecture on constellations this year and realized that perhaps the students could teach themselves by using Stellarium-web.org, where they can move and manipulate the sky. I created this worksheet/guide for them to follow! It worked great and they enjoyed it. I had to give them some verbal help, but overall it was much more effective than a lecture. You will need computer access for your students, although you could do it as a demo on a smartboard but that would be less effecti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Introduction to Stars and Planets Virtual Lab Bundle
Get 30% off each lab with the Introduction to Stars & Planets Virtual Lab Bundle! These three interactive lab assignments will introduce your students to the Inner and Outer Planets of the Solar System and the Life Cycles of Stars. Students will learn:The Inner Planets⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of the Solar System⚗️Identify the Inner Planets based on Size & Appearance⚗️Record Data such as Number of Moons, Orbit Period, & Surface Characteristics⚗️Analyze the Mantle, Crust, &a
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
Space Science & Atmospheric Science Activities for Middle School & High School
A bundle of activities for space science and atmospheric science students.Please see individual files for additional details.Click here to follow my store and receive the latest updates.Original Artwork (©AwesomeScience). For Personal Use Only. Uneditable.Page count does not include Terms of Use and links to supplementary activities. Copyright ©AwesomeScience 2013 – The Present.All Rights Reserved by Author. By using this Resource you agree to the Terms as outlined in the Terms of Service. This
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
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PhET Simulation Online Lab: Kepler's Laws
This PhET Kepler's Laws online physics lab will guide your students through an exploration of Kepler's three laws of planetary motion. First, they will learn about the characteristics of an ellipse. Next, by manipulating the variables and observing the real-time effects on planetary motion, students will investigate the elliptical orbits of planets and the relationship between orbital period, orbital speed, gravitational strength and the planet's distance from the sun. Students will collect and
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Growing Bundle: PhET Simulations Online Physics and Chemistry Labs
KEPLER'S LAWS VIRTUAL LAB SIMULATION
FLASH NOT REQUIRED!! KEPLER'S LAWS VIRTUAL LAB SIMULATION uses online, non-flash simulations. The lab has easy, step-by-step instructions that include thumbnails to show students where they need to click. The lab worksheet also includes auto-fill text boxes so no annotation software is needed for the students to fill in answers. This lab is excellent for remote or in-class laboratory exploration.
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5th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Star & Element Formation Choose-Your-Own-Adventure (Editable)
This activity is great for a 50 minute period within an astronomy unit. As students learn about star and element formation it can be difficult to provide a tangible simulation of what is occurring. This choose-Your-Own-Adventure activity places students in the "shoes" of a hydrogen atom floating in a Stellar Nebula and through a series of choices, leads them through the star formation process resulting in becoming part of a heavy element, white dwarf, black hole, stellar nebula, etc. Students ca
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
Lunar Phases Virtual Exploration Lab
How does the Moon's orbit result in the Lunar Phases? In this virtual lab, students will observe the different phases as the Moon revolves around the Earth. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of the Moon⚗️Describe how the Moon's Rotation & Revolution keep it facing the Earth⚗️Identify & Draw the Lunar Phases in the Correct Order⚗️Analyze how Two People on Earth can see the same Lunar PhaseNOTE: This activity links to the free Interactive from Github. Check it out belo
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
Asteroid Impact Interactive(Simulation) Lab
In Part I of this Interactive/Simulation Lab, Students create their own asteroid by adjusting the variables (Velocity, Diameter, Composition, etc.) and then choose where they want their asteroid to Impact. After impact, the interactive will display the damage data.In Part II, students will design asteroids with Solar System objects as targets.An answer key is provided (although, answers will vary according to students choices). Word and PDF files included. An extra credit section available at
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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PhET Solar System Worksheet (HS-ESS1-4)
Looking for a way to introduce Kepler's Laws? The PhET Solar System Worksheet is a great way to do just that! Students do not need to have any background information to complete the worksheet. It is meant to be an introductory/exploratory activity. The directions are very explicit and have pictures on how students should set up different parts of the simulation, so this can also be used for a sub day or distance learning!I use this before going over the Kepler's Laws notes. Within the worksheet,
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Gravity Simulation Lab (Digital Version Included) Distance Learning
This simulation lab is perfect for supporting a unit on Gravity. Students will use the simulation to examine gravitational forces and its effects on the Sun, Earth and Moon system by completing various tasks. Variables will include gravitational forces, velocity, mass of objects, gravity/no gravity (inertia) and orbital shape. In addition this simulation will reinforce and demonstrate Newton's Laws. Students walk away understanding what can be a very difficult concept and brings it alive! And to
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, HS-PS2-4
Also included in: Gravity Activities Bundle
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