12th grade astronomy guided reading books

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-ESS1-2

Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle

Formation of the Solar System Reading Comprehension

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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This reading comprehension teaches your students about the nebular theory and the formation of our solar system . After this activity, students will know how the solar nebula collapsed to produce our sun and planets.This formation of the solar system reading comprehension is a guided reading, meaning that the content is chunked with short questions between each subtopic. The reading is accompanied by 2 pages of practice questions.All questions are text-dependent and do not require prior

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Grades:

8th - 12th

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Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle

Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle

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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Save $$$ with this growing collection of Astronomy Reading Comprehensions and Questions! All resources include a printable PDF version, a Google Slides version, and answer key. Each resource includes a carefully crafted reading comprehension passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions. All questions are text-dependent and do not require prior knowledge.⭐ Why buy a growing bundle?A growing bundle is an unfinished group of products that you get for a huge discount! It sells at a d

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Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Astronomy, Chemistry, Earth Sciences

Stars and the Periodic Table--Doodle Reading

Created by

Real Ms Frizzle

With this 5-page student reading article your kids will learn how stellar fusion created the elements on the periodic table. But this is no ordinary reading article! It is an engaging "doodle reading!" What is a Doodle Reading? It is an informal reading article written in "teenage language." Doodle readings are specifically for students who believe they do not like reading or that they are bad at science. Each paragraph includes an opportunity for students to doodle, sketch, summarize, outline,

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Homework, Guided Reading Books, Lesson

Seasons Reading Comprehension and Worksheets

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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In this seasons reading comprehension and worksheets package, students will learn Earth's seasons, equinoxes, and solstices. This includes an informative, no-prep reading comprehension article loaded with diagrams. Also included in your download are text-dependent seasons reading comprehension questions in matching, short-answer, multiple choice, and analyzing-diagram formats. ⭐ SEASONS TOPICS ⭐- Earth's Tilt- Reason for the Seasons- Equinoxes (Vernal and Autumnal)- Solstices (Winter and

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Worksheets, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-ESS1-4

, MS-ESS1-1

Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle

The Milky Way Galaxy Student Background Reading

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Inquiry Science

This product will grab your students' attention and provide them with the background information they need to understand our place in the Universe. The reading includes vivid graphics, reading comprehension questions, an overview of the Milky Way Galaxy, a discussion on the evidence, a list of references, and links for additional information. The reading was written for middle and high school students.

Subjects:

Astronomy, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Guided Reading Books, Lesson

Life Cycle of Stars Reading Comprehension and Graphic Organizer

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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This stars reading comprehension teaches your students about the life cycle of stars, different types of stars, and nuclear fusion by completing this informative and no-prep life cycle of stars reading comprehension, graphic organizer, crossword puzzle, and quiz.All questions are text-dependent and do not require prior knowledge. Students will read and answer chunked questions throughout the article. After the reading, students will apply new knowledge by completing activities including

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Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle

Electromagnetic Spectrum Reading Comprehension

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Astronomy, Physical Science, Science

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This reading comprehension teaches your students about the electromagnetic spectrum and the characteristics and applications of electromagnetic waves. After this activity, students will know and understand how frequency, wavelength, and energy in waves are related and the properties and uses of each type of electromagnetic wave.This electromagnetic spectrum reading comprehension is a guided reading, meaning that the content is chunked with short questions between each subtopic. The readi

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Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle

Lunar and Solar Eclipses Reading Comprehension and Questions Worksheets

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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This lunar and solar eclipses reading comprehension and worksheets teach your students about solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, the umbra and penumbra, and types of eclipses. After this guided reading comprehension, students will know and apply how the Earth, moon, and sun align to create the various types of eclipses as seen from Earth.⭐ PERFECT FOR THE SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024!⭐ Topics Covered ⭐• Umbra and Penumbra• Solar Eclipses• Types of Solar Eclipses (total, partial, annular)• Safely Viewi

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Worksheets, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-1

Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle

The Sun Reading Comprehension

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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This reading comprehension teaches your students about the layers, structures, and characteristics of the sun, and how the sun produces energy. After this activity, students will know how the sun produces energy, its characteristics, and will be able to distinguish and explain the properties of each layer of the sun.This sun reading comprehension is a guided reading, meaning that the content is chunked with short questions between each subtopic. The reading is accompanied by 2 pages of p

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Grades:

8th - 12th

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Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle

Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - BUNDLE

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This bundle includes all 10 assignments of my individual guided reading for The Planets by Dava Sobel! Previews available on individual assignments.

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Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Comets Reading Comprehension

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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This reading comprehension teaches your students about comets, parts of comets, the behavior of comets in orbit, and the significance of comets and organic compounds . After this activity, students will know how comets form, orbit, where they originate, and how the study of comets gives us clues to the formation of the solar system.This comets reading comprehension is a guided reading, meaning that the content is chunked with short questions between each subtopic. The reading is accompan

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Astronomy, Engineering, Science

Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle

James Webb Space Telescope Resource Bundle

Created by

Mrs Glitterski Classroom

The resources in this bundle are all internet resources with links and the accompanying worksheet.

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Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Printables

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-3

, HS-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-1

Exploring Red Shift "Time Machine" in Astronomy - Guided Reading & Questions

Created by

Jake's Science Corner

In this article, students will read about how red shift is used to explore the early history of the universe and the Big Bang. Students will explore how shifting light spectra can be used to calculate the distance of stars and galaxies, and how these have evolved over time. Note - this is an A l generated article which has been teacher tested and approved.

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Guided Reading Books

NGSS:

HS-ESS1-2

Google Arts & Culture “Looking for Life Beyond Earth: Martian Discoveries” PDF

Created by

Mrs Glitterski Classroom

Google Expeditions content has found its way onto Google Arts & Culture. This worksheet will walk students through the article. The questions are in the order of the article.

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Handouts, Guided Reading Books

Grades:

6th - 12th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-ESS1-6

Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - Beauty (Venus)

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This set of questions accompanies the third chapter of Dava Sobel's book The Planets. Each chapter relates a celestial object in our solar system to analogies familiar to students - I have found this book to be a great resource in teaching astronomy! The third chapter covers the discovery, composition, orbital features, and the surface features of the planet Venus.

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Handouts, Guided Reading Books

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - BUNDLE

Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - UFO & Planeteers (Pluto, Conclusion)

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This set of questions accompanies the last two chapters of Dava Sobel's book The Planets. Each chapter relates a celestial object in our solar system to analogies familiar to students - I have found this book to be a great resource in teaching astronomy! The last chapters covers the discovery, composition, orbital features, and the surface features of the dwarf planet Pluto, and the conclusion of the book.

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Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - BUNDLE

Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - Night Air (Uranus & Neptune)

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This set of questions accompanies the ninth chapter of Dava Sobel's book The Planets. Each chapter relates a celestial object in our solar system to analogies familiar to students - I have found this book to be a great resource in teaching astronomy! The ninth chapter covers the discovery, composition, orbital features, and the surface features of the planets Uranus and Neptune.

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Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - BUNDLE

Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - Astrology (Jupiter)

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This set of questions accompanies the seventh chapter of Dava Sobel's book The Planets. Each chapter relates a celestial object in our solar system to analogies familiar to students - I have found this book to be a great resource in teaching astronomy! The seventh chapter covers the discovery, composition, orbital features, and the surface features of the planet Jupiter.

Subjects:

Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Astronomy, Environment, Science

Also included in: Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - BUNDLE

"Starry Messenger", a book by Neil deGrasse Tyson: Book Discussion Guide

Created by

Compass Rose

A Book Discussion Guide for Neil deGrasse Tyson's new release, Starry Messenger.Discussion Guide created by Betty J. White, aka Compass Rose, copyright 2022.Includes a self-correcting Easel Assessment. "I can see clearly now after learning how to consider the world from a cosmic perspective... What the world needs now... Thank you, Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson!"· Part 1: Use the Discussion Guide questions as you are reading and after reading a section of the book, summarizing what you have read.· Par

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Grades:

10th - 12th, Higher Education

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Service Learning

Also included in: Book,"Starry Messenger" Discussion Guide & Scientific Thinking vs. Superstitions

Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - Music of the Spheres (Saturn)

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This set of questions accompanies the eighth chapter of Dava Sobel's book The Planets. Each chapter relates a celestial object in our solar system to analogies familiar to students - I have found this book to be a great resource in teaching astronomy! The eighth chapter covers the discovery, composition, orbital features, and the surface features of the planet Saturn.

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Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - BUNDLE

Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - Sci-Fi (Mars)

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This set of questions accompanies the sixth chapter of Dava Sobel's book The Planets. Each chapter relates a celestial object in our solar system to analogies familiar to students - I have found this book to be a great resource in teaching astronomy! The sixth chapter covers the discovery, composition, orbital features, and the surface features of the planet Mars.

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Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - BUNDLE

Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - Lunacy (The Moon)

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This set of questions accompanies the fifth chapter of Dava Sobel's book The Planets. Each chapter relates a celestial object in our solar system to analogies familiar to students - I have found this book to be a great resource in teaching astronomy! The fifth chapter covers the discovery, composition, orbital features, and the surface features of Earth's Moon.

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Grades:

10th - 12th

Types:

Also included in: Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - BUNDLE

Guided Reading: The Planets by Dava Sobel - Geography (Earth)

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This set of questions accompanies the fourth chapter of Dava Sobel's book The Planets. Each chapter relates a celestial object in our solar system to analogies familiar to students - I have found this book to be a great resource in teaching astronomy! The fourth chapter covers the composition, orbital features, and the surface features of the planet Earth.

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Grades:

10th - 12th

Types: