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9th grade astronomy independent work packets
Astronomy Moon Phases Oreo Lab NGSS MS-ESS1-1 Digital Resource Eclipse
Students love this lab!!! It's inquiry based, student centered, rigorous and easy prep! It covers NGSS DCI-ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System. The orbits of Earth around the sun and of the moon around Earth, cause observable patterns.What students do:I have the students bring in the Oreos and spoons/knives to class. Or you can spend about $25 on Oreos, which for my class size is 8 cookies per group, with 8 groups per class. Students model what they think the pattern of moon phases are for one
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Grades:
6th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Mars Virtual Field Trip Explore the Mars Rover
Take a virtual field trip to space and to Mars and explore the Mars Rover. Perfect activities, worksheets, and tasks for middle and high schoolers for Mars and Space Science. This PRINT and Go resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from exploring the virtual field trip site. Rather than just look around using the 360 view, these tasks give
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Grades:
4th - 12th
Seasons PowerPoint Earth Moon Sun Tides Guided Notes MS-ESS1-2 3 Digital Print
This isn’t your ordinary PowerPoint! I include 65 slides with over 20 different concepts and many images, links to YouTube, Guided Notes with room to draw abstract astronomy concepts and I also provide questions with a key. ALL EDITABLE! You can use this for direct instruction or use it to flip the classroom. It’s great for SPED and ELL students. AND, it's Google ready!Click here and save over 40% by buying my Astronomy and Waves Bundle that has all my astronomy resources.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES
Grades:
6th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Big Bang Theory Evidence NGSS MS-ESS1-2 MS-ESS1-2 Includes Spanish
This resource is engaging, low maintenance, no prep, NGSS aligned, hard copies or virtual! By the end of this activity your students will have a much deeper understanding of The Big Bang Theory. AND! It includes a Spanish version for your ESL/ELL/Newcomer students!This activity can be completely student centered with zero direct instruction from you which takes students 50-90 minutes depending on ability level. Or, you can do the expanding universe balloon model yourself as a demo and embed lots
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS1-3
, MS-PS4-1
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
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Earth Tilt Sun Patterns Seasons Project Based Assessment NGSS MS-ESS1-1
Don't be intimidated by "Stop Motion"! I've never made one, but students use the free app and they figure out how to make amazing movies every year! Students will be engaged, excited and students will have a deep understanding of why we have seasons on earth! There’s no better way to hit the NGSS Science and Engineering Practice of Developing and Using Models than making a movie! This NGSS three dimensional resource covers the Performance Expectation “Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun sys
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Constellations Night Sky Coordinate Graphing Activity - Mystery Picture
Integrate Math and Science with this Graphing the Constellations Activity! Students learn about coordinate graphing and when certain constellations are found in the sky (and WHY)! The constellations are accurately placed for the Summer and Winter sky so that their positions match that of their actual positions in the sky -so it can even be used as a constellations star map!Included:Informational text reading (3 pages) covering the following topics...What are Constellations?History of Finding P
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Grades:
4th - 9th
The Role of Gravity in the Universe Reading Articles and Worksheets MS-ESS1-2
Four separate lessons teach students about the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system. Students will learn about the effects of gravity in the universe and our solar system and how gravity and inertia balance to create the orbit of planets and moons. Plus, a lesson about the gravity in black holes!⭐ Get this set at a HUGE discount in our done-for-you Gravity Unit!Includes both print and Google Slides options to assign!Each lesson includes a 1-page reading with its o
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS1-2
, HS-PS2-4
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Articles Bundle with Space
Planets of the Solar System Gallery Walk Activity NGSS MS ESS1 1 Worksheet
This activity is great for a nice quite day in class or a sub plan, the kids get really into it and there’s no prep! Jigsaw activities are a cooperative learning strategy that empowers students to specialize in one aspect of a topic that they eventually use to teach their peers. What Students Do:Students research and compile key facts about their assigned planets to create vibrant flyers.Afterwards, they display their flyers on the classroom walls for a gallery walk. During this session, fellow
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
NGSS Scale History of the Universe HS-ESS1-1 MS-ESS1-3 Activity Includes Spanish
After this activity your students will have a much deeper understanding of how our universe started and how the solar system and life evolved into what it is today! It’s interactive, inquiry based, metacognitive and integrated NGSS!!! I highly recommend you purchase The Universe and Its Stars in my store. It’s only $2.99 and it’s a perfect scaffold for this resource. Another great resource to accompany this one is Scale of the Universe. It teaches students how big objects are and their distanc
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
PS2.B Electric & Magnetic Forces Auroras Solar Storms Sunspots
This engaging, Google Ready, NO PREP resource will wow your students! This resource is great as an introduction, a scaffold, review or sub plan. If you are teaching the NGSS standard PS2.B: Types of Interactions: Electric and magnetic (electromagnetic) forces, this resource is perfect for you! What Students Do:First I show an amazing video about the Northern Lights as the engage to get the student’s attention. Students are asked, “What causes the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Boreal
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS1-1
Virtual Field Trip to the Solar System Activities for Middle and High School
Explore out of this World with your middle or high school students in this Space Virtual Field Trip to explore the Solar System! Perfect for any science class, these lessons are ready to go with interactive activities, 360 videos and tours, and lots of ready to go activities and tasks! This resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from explorin
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Space Virtual Field Trips Pack for Middle and High Discount Bundle
Take a Space Virtual Field Trip for Middle and High Schoolers in this discount bundle to explore Outer Space, the Moon, the Hubble, and so much more! Perfect for astronomy classes, science classes, and more!The PDF version of this great resource is also available from my tpt store at the link below:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/TeachwithbriThis exciting pack has 6 great resources for only the price of 4!This bundle includes virtual field trips to:The Hubble TelescopeThe MoonMars Roov
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Planets Research Project (Astronomy and Solar System)
This project can be used in an Astronomy/Solar System unit. In the project students will select four planets (2 gas giants, 2 terrestrial planets) other than Earth to investigate. Students are then given a detailed list of information to find on their chosen planets including: planet size, weather, composition, surface features, year and day lengths, and when planet was discoveredunique features of the planetthe location of the planet in our solar systemwhether of not the student believes the pl
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Grades:
8th - 11th
Also included in: Planets and the Solar System Teaching Resources Bundle (Astronomy)
Gravity & Solar System NGSS ESS1.A ESS1.B Online Simulation Digital
If you’re teaching NGSS ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them (MS-ESS1-2) this is perfect for you! There’s no better way to hit the NGSS Science and Engineering Practice of Developing and Using Models than using PhET simulations! Students will be engaged and challenged by the simulation and questions. Take a look at
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
Evidence for the Big Bang - Independent WebQuest
This lesson is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge about the Big Bang theory and the compelling evidence supporting this groundbreaking concept. Through an engaging webquest, students will explore a variety of resources, including short articles, astronaut interviews, and videos, to unravel the secrets of our cosmic origins.In this lesson, students will embark on an exciting journey of discovery, delving into the basic facts surrounding the Big Bang theory. They will explore th
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-2
HR Diagram- Hertzsprung-Russell Reading and Practice Worksheets
This is an HR Diagram Reading and Worksheets Packet. Students read about HR diagrams, luminosity (star brightness), star color, and star temperature. They examine main sequence, red giant, and white dwarf stars on the HR diagram. They use the reading to answer one page of reading questions and complete two pages of practice questions. This assignment is for middle school or high school (8th-11th) Earth science or Astronomy classes. This product contains 4 pages and a key.Reading on the Hertzspru
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Grades:
8th - 11th
NGSS MS-PS4-2 Waves: Why are Sunsets Red & The Sky Blue? Distance Learning
This activity will engage kids and you’ll be amazed at how interested and on task they are! It’s because every kid wants to know why the sky is blue! They also learn why sunsets are red as well! This activity hit’s the NGSS Performance Expectation “Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials MS-PS4-2.” Students first attempt to make two models. One of why the sky is blue and one model of why sunsets are red. Inquiry and tapping
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-PS4-2
Virtual Field Trip to the Hubble Space Telescope Middle and High Digital
This space and astronomy virtual field trip is perfect for middle schoolers and high school science and astronomy classes! Learn all about the Hubble Space Telescope and explore it in depth with videos, 360, and more! A fun Space Virtual Field TripThis resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from exploring the virtual field trip site. Rather t
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Space Virtual Field Trips Pack for Middle and High Discount Bundle
Life Cycle of a Star- Nebulas to Blackholes Reading and Worksheet Packet
This is a Life Cycle of a Star Reading and Worksheets Packet. Students read about the stellar nebula, red giant stars, red supergiant stars, planetary nebulae, supernova, neutron stars, and black holes. They examine main sequence, red giant, and white dwarf stars. They use the reading to answer two pages of reading questions and a vocabulary crossword puzzle. This assignment is for middle school or high school (8th-11th) Earth science or Astronomy classes. This product contains 4 pages and a key
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Grades:
9th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
Solar System NGSS Claim Evidence Reasoning Mysterious Planet Nine Digital
Students learn about the possibility of a “Planet Nine” existing because of odd orbital irregularities of objects in our solar system through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, dr
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Grades:
6th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
ASTRONOMY: THE TRAPPIST 1 SOLAR SYSTEM: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
This is a 26-page independent research book for MG, gifted- talented, and for students that love astronomy. Use it for an astronomy club as well. Use it for students who are absent for a length of time. Use this in lieu of a grade. It is packed with research opportunities, art activities, vocabulary segments, and a quiz. There are essay portions, a word jumble, word search, and mini-biography portions. This book can be graded A, B, C, or D depending upon completeness, evidence of research, a
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Staff
Claim Evidence Reasoning (CER): Autumn Equinox Can Fall on Different Days
Students learn about why the Autumn Equinox can fall on different days through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then explain why the evidence supports t
Subjects:
Grades:
4th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Solar System: Totally Tourist Tour of Our Solar System Online Research Activity
Solar system tour...online of course! With the internet as their resource, students explore current information about our Solar System and discover some fun and interesting information about the planets along the way.Answers not included.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 R
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Grades:
5th - 11th, Adult Education
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Solar System Worksheet Doodle PowerPoint Gravity NGSS MS-ESS1-1 MS-ESS1-2
Students love doodles and this is such an easy 45 minute no-prep lesson to deliver! If you’re teaching NGSS ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them (MS-ESS1-2) this is perfect for you! Students learn that the solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids th
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
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