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Astronomy Common Core RST.6-8.10 worksheets
Solar and Lunar Eclipses Reading Comprehension Passage PRINT and DIGITAL
This easy to read, one page passage explains solar and lunar eclipses, including:solar eclipses happen when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth, casting a shadow on Earth's surfacelunar eclipses happen when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon, blocking sunlight from reaching the moonvocabulary such as umbra, penumbra, total eclipse, and partial eclipseThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions -
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4th - 7th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Rocket Science No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Activity
This lesson is a great introduction for space exploration units. This plan goes over the history of rockets, how they work, and how modern rockets help us explore the solar system. The worksheet follows the power point activity to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for upper elementary through intermediate grade levels.
Key Terms Include:
- rocket
- thrust
- velocity
- orbital velocity
- escape velocity
All files can be found within the zip file. The worksheet, activity, and answe
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4th - 9th
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Stars Characteristics and Life Cycle Activity
Teach your students about a star's characteristics and life cycle through science text and graphic organizers. Students will read through the text to learn about the size, composition, brightness, and surface temperature of a star, the Hertzsprung - Russell diagram, and the life cycle that includes low and high mass stars, red giants, supergiants, supernovas, white dwarf, black dwarf, black hole, and neutron stars. Next, students will demonstrate their understanding by filling in graphic organiz
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Moon and Lunar Phases FREE Activity
Are you teaching your astronomy students about the moon and its lunar phases? This FREE moon phases lesson includes TWO science reading packets that will inform your students about how the moon formed, what it looks like, differences between the moon and earth, and its effect on our planet. In addition, the second reading details the phases of the lunar cycle. Finally, students will fill in a graphic organizer to demonstrate understanding of the text. Like this free moon phases activity? Check o
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
The Inner Planets No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Word Search
This lesson goes over the structure and atmosphere of the four inner planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. It goes over the unique properties of each planet from Mercury's hot surface to the possibility of water on Mars. The worksheet that is included follows along with the power point to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
- terrestrial planets
- greenhouse effect
- Olympus Mons
- Phobos
- Deimos
- Curiosity &a
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4th - 8th
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Phases, Eclipses and Tides No Prep Lesson w/ Worksheet, Power Point and Activity
This lesson goes over the different moon phases, solar eclipses, lunar eclipses, and how the moon effects our tides. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms include
- phases
- eclipse
- solar eclipse
- lunar eclipse
- umbra
- preumbra
- tide
- spring tide
- neap tide
All files can be found in the same zip file. The worksheet, activity guide, and the answer key can
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5th - 9th
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Space Technology on Earth No Prep Lesson w/ Worksheet, Power Point, and Activity
This lesson goes over the challenges that astronauts have when traveling through outer space. Scientists and engineers created technology that helped astronauts through these challenges and some of that technology even helps us on Earth's surface. The worksheet that is included follows along with the power point to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include
- Vacuum
- Microgravity (Zero Gravity)
- Space Spinoff
- Communicat
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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Hubble's Law & Redshift Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital Resources
This reading comprehension passage teaches about Hubble's Law, redshift and blueshift. Printable and google slides digital resource version! Included are five reading comprehension questions and 10 multiple choice to assess understanding of this complex topic. This assignment is geared towards upper middle and high school level Earth Science classes.Answer Key Included!What's Included:Two Page Reading PassageFive reading comprehension questions.10 Multiple Choice QuestionsAnswer Key with sample
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Universe & Space Reading Comprehension Bundle - Print and Digital!!!
The Sun No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Vocabulary Matching
This lesson makes a great introduction for studying the sun and how it is powered. The power point presentation contains colorful and detailed diagrams of the different layers of the sun's interior as well as the atmosphere. It also includes animations of solar flares and solar winds. The worksheet that is included follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
- The sun's cor
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4th - 8th
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The Outer Planets No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Pluto Debate
This lesson goes over how our gas giant planets were discovered, our estimates of how many moons each has, and unique features of each planet. The ending of this lesson explains how our once ninth planet Pluto is now categorized as a dwarf planet. The worksheet that is included follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include
- Gas Giants
- Jupiter's Great Red Spot
- Saturn's Rin
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4th - 8th
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Expanding Universe No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Vocabulary
This lesson begins by introducing the big bang theory and going over supporting evidence. After explaining cosmic radiation it goes into how our own solar system formed from a solar nebula. The lesson concludes by touching on dark matter and dark energy. The worksheet follows along with the presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
- Big Bang
- Hubble's Law
- Cosmic Background Radiation
- Solar Nebula
- Planetesimal
- Dark Matter
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Studying the Solar System No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet, and Activity
This lesson goes over the original hypothesis about our solar system when the Greeks believed that the Earth was the center of the universe and the other planets revolved around us. It then goes into explain how scientists and astronomers tried to prove and eventually did prove that the sun is the center of our solar system. The worksheet that is included with the lesson follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through
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4th - 8th
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Gravity and Motion Lesson with Worksheet, Power Point, and Classroom Activity
This lesson makes a great tool for introducing students to Newton's law and the study of gravity. The worksheet that is included with the lesson follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. The classroom activity is very simple only requiring a few easy to obtain items. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key terms include
- force
- gravity
- law of universal gravitation
- mass
- weight
- inertia
- Newton's First Law of Motion
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5th - 9th, Adult Education
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Big Bang Theory and Evidence Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital Resources
This reading comprehension passage teaches about the big bang theory and evidence supporting the big bang theory. Printable and google slides digital resource version! Included are five reading comprehension questions and 10 multiple choice to assess understanding of this complex topic. This assignment is geared towards upper middle and high school level Earth Science classes.Answer Key Included!What's Included:Two Page Reading PassageFive reading comprehension questions.10 Multiple Choice Quest
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Universe & Space Reading Comprehension Bundle - Print and Digital!!!
The Solar System Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital Resources
This reading comprehension passage teaches about our solar system. Printable and google slides digital resource version! Included are five reading comprehension questions and 10 multiple choice to assess understanding of this complex topic. This assignment is geared towards upper middle and high school level Earth Science classes.Answer Key Included!What's Included:Two Page Reading PassageFive reading comprehension questions.10 Multiple Choice QuestionsAnswer Key with sample student responsesG
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Universe & Space Reading Comprehension Bundle - Print and Digital!!!
Universe & Space Reading Comprehension Bundle - Print and Digital!!!
This is a bundle of rigorous reading comprehension passages that go into detail on Earth Science Topics related to the universe. These readings are geared towards upper-middle and high school level Earth Science classes.Bundle represents over 25% savings if you were to purchase all of these individually!Included are detailed, reading comprehension questions to assess understanding of this complex topic.Readings also include google slides versions for digital classroom use!This Bundle Includes in
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7th - 10th
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Earth/Space Complete Unit XIV "Stars and Galaxies"
This unit aligns with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS):"STANDARD 8 - The Universe and Practices of Science.The competent science teacher understands and applies accepted practices and implications of science in contemporary and historical contexts.8B. understands the properties and dynamics of objects external to the solar system.8E. compares and analyzes evidence relating to the origin and physical evolution of the universe.8F. compares the processes involved in the life cycle of objects
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Grades:
6th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
Layers of the Sun Differentiated Lesson, Worksheet, Quiz | Reading Comprehension
This is a no-prep and differentiated layers of the sun lesson. Great for reading comprehension. Included are sun lesson worksheets, review questions, quiz, reading activity in color digital and print and so much more! Everything is differentiated three times to ensure the success of all your students. Over 50 pages of content!------------------------------- Please check out my sun lessons blog ----------------------------------Each resource is available BOTH as a PDF and a Google Slide link. Thi
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5th - 7th
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Solar and Lunar Eclipse Worksheet - Reading Comprehension Passage
Use this informational text lesson to teach how solar and lunar eclipses occur. This solar and lunar eclipse worksheet includes a two page reading comprehension lesson, a review worksheet, notes sheets, choice board activity, word search and crossword puzzle. Included:PDF files that are easy to useTwo page lessonComprehension review worksheetTwo notes sheetsChoice boardWord searchWhy Should You Use This Product?Easy to use! Keep on hand for quick sub plans.PDF files are ready to print and easy
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Earth Science Reading Comprehension and Task Card Bundle
This is a bundle of rigorous reading comprehension passages that go into detail on Earth Science Topics . These readings are geared towards upper-middle and high school level Earth Science classes.Bundle represents over 35% savings if you were to purchase all of these individually!Included are detailed, reading comprehension questions to assess understanding of these complex topics.Readings also include google slides versions for digital classroom use!This Bundle Includes the following reading c
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS2-6
Types of Galaxies Reading Comprehension - Print and Digital Resources
This reading comprehension passage teaches about the different types of galaxies; spiral, elliptical, and irregular. Printable and google slides digital resource version! Included are five reading comprehension questions and 10 multiple choice to assess understanding of this complex topic. This assignment is geared towards upper middle and high school level Earth Science classes.Answer Key Included!What's Included:One Page - Detailed Reading PassageFive reading comprehension questions.10 Multip
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Universe & Space Reading Comprehension Bundle - Print and Digital!!!
Earth in Space No Prep Lesson with Worksheet, Power Point, and Word Search
This lesson makes a great introduction to an astronomy unit. It covers how Earth rotates and completes revolutions around the sun. The lesson also covers how the modern calendar came to be, how the seasons are determined by the Earth's axis, and the importance of solstices and equinox. The worksheet follows the power point to keep students engaged.
Key Terms Include:
- astronomy
- axis
- rotation
- revolution
- orbit
- calendar
- solstice
- equinox
All of the files can be found within the zi
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5th - 9th
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Early Space Program No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet and Design Activity
This lesson goes over the early space race between the United States and the Soviet Union; and it then continues through to the moon landing in 1969. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. The activity allows students to get creative and try to create their own space program.
Key Terms Include:
-Space Race
- Sputnik 1
- satellite
- Yuri Gagarin
- Vostok 1
- Alan Shepard
- Freedom 7
- John Glen
- Friendship 7
- Surveyor
- Saturn V
- Eagle
- Apoll
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Star Characteristics No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, Research Prompt
This lesson goes over the different characteristics of stars from their surface temperature, brightness, and chemical composition. It also goes over how scientists figure out how far away a star is from Earth using parallaxes. The worksheet follows along with the power point to keep students engaged. The research prompt has students pick a star from the list of fifty brightest stars registered and write quick facts they find about their stars.
Key Terms Include:
- constellations
- spectrograph
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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