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3rd grade astronomy simulations for GATE
Solar Eclipse 2024 Project Based Learning Activity For 3rd, 4th, and 5th STEM
This PBL activity is perfect for the next Solar Eclipse! Your students will learn about and apply research skills, writing skill, science skills and more during this PBL. It includes text about solar eclipses and 5-10 days of activities. One STEM activity included (building a solar eclipse viewer). I suggest allowing for at least 5 days to complete this project-based learning activity.Driving Question: D.Q.: How can I plan a solar eclipse viewing party that is fun, but also teaches students abou
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3rd - 5th
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Stars STEM: Types of Stars
This STEM project explores how STARS can appear different in the night sky based on how far they are from the Earth! You provide materials for students to design and try their own stars in a 1/2 hour time limit. This STEM's goal is to explore properties of stars, their brilliance, and how this is affected by their distance from the Earth. All the materials you need for documenting student progress are found inside! Look What's Inside the Types of Stars STEM! For the Teacher• Notes for the Tea
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3rd - 6th
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Phases of The Moon Wheel (multiple versions)
Put a hands on twist to learning the Phases of the Moon. With this wheel students can easily visualize how the moon changes it's state in each phase.
Easily put together by connecting the two wheels with a brass fastener. Great reinforcing activity that gives clarity. Also great if your grade takes the standardized science test! There are always questions about identifying the phases of the moon!
No prep needed! Just print it and you're done!
Multiple versions of wheel included. Complete
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2nd - 6th
Space Super Bundle: Solar System, Eclipse, Astronomer
This AWESOME Super Bundle combines 4 separate resources with a Space Theme.Save a bunch by purchasing all of these products together. Each product is also available separately in my TpT store. Here's a summary of what's included in each: Earth's Place in the Universe:*Planet Report Pages*relative distances of planets activity using toilet paper squares*gravity activities to resolve common misconceptions*investigation of mass and weight on different planets*creation of a sun dial to help stude
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3rd - 6th
International Space Station Virtual Field Trip - Space activities
Let's take a Virtual Field Trip to the International Space Station and learn all about what it's like to live in SPACE!!! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need to have some fun when studying about Space!Do it up! When else can you load up to go into outer space? Decorate! Have a fun space activities filled day! The International Space Station 360 view is the COOLEST way to visit the International Space Station when you can't really suit up and go in a rocket!!! Students will believe yo
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2nd - 4th
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Planet Sun Space Solar System Universe Size Comparison Pictures Gr 3 4 5 6
This is an AMAZING PowerPoint. It shows pictures of the inner planets to emphasize the comparison of their sizes, then it shows them in relation to the outer planets and the Sun. Next, it shows other stars that are even larger than the Sun. Every year when I use this, my students are awe-struck.
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3rd - 6th
Logic Puzzles Outer Space Science
Extend your outer space - astronomy lesson plans with these three (3) table logic puzzles.Geared for 3rd and 4th grade students with an interest in outer space, these logic puzzle brainteasers are a fun way to boost learning and explore more about:Lunar LandingSpace ProbesEarly Rocketry DevelopmentWe've taken critical thinking activities to a whole new level by integrating content-area facts with fun brain teasers. Whether you need a time filler, a homework assignment, an activity for an early f
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2nd - 5th
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Experience the Moon Phases Discovery Lab
Students create and actually see the moon phases as they change the alignment between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. You only need the following supplies (styrofoam balls, popcicle sticks or sharpened pencils, and a light without a lamp shade) as seen in the picture, along with the Lab Sheet I have created to go with this hands-on activity. Could be a 1 or 2 day activity. Answer Key included. Very easy to set up and do. My students love this-as do I. Thanks and enjoy!
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1st - 6th
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Mars Mission Chaos Breakout
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Your students will have 45 minutes to escape your room in this immersive learning escape game about Mars. You are the commander and as you read the scenario, build up the suspense for your students to crack the codes for 6 locks and several challenging clues! They will learn facts about Mars and complete a math problem to breakout of this chaos! This Breakout does use real locks and boxes to add to the real feel of escaping!
Goals of a Breakout Room:
• Teamwork and collabo
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3rd - 6th
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Mars Curiosity Rover: Choice Board
This choice board offers a variety of opportunities to learn about Mars and the Curiosity Rover. A fantastic book to read prior to introducing this activity is Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover by Markus Motum. Additionally, there is exciting information about the NEW rover, PERSEVERANCE, that landed on Mars on February 18, 2021. The following links are available on the choice board. Each link will take your students to a different online interactive activity, experience or learning opportu
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1st - 6th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-1
Solar Eclipse Lesson Activity Mini Booklet Experiment and Craft 2024
In this mini-booklet, students will be learning about the science involved in Solar Eclipses. This 16 page booklet provides a fantastic lesson for all aspects involved in solar eclipses including an Experiment, Craft Activity, Lesson Presentation with response questions and research. Students have the option of the black and white version that they can color or the colored version!The Lesson and Teacher Presentation (Pictures of the booklet in color):The students will follow along as the teacher
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3rd - 7th
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STEM Spacewalking Challenge Project Pack: Grades 2-5
STEM Spacewalking Challenge Project Packby Tiny Space AdventuresGet ready for some teamwork, higher level thinking, problem solving, engineering design and FUN, HANDS-ON LEARNING at its best!This lesson uses the STEM 5-E Instructional Method: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate. Rubric includedStudents will:Create a replica of the spacesuit arm & gloveConduct astronaut hand physical training exercises and strength test.Fill out Astronaut Reports and graph results of strength te
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2nd - 5th
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What is an Astronomer? Science Careers
This product is one of a series on science careers. This download specifically investigates the career of astronomer. Included in this download:*What is An Astronomer This informational reading gives students a general idea of what an astronomer does. Comprehension questions check for understanding. *Astronomer Fast Facts: This sheet gives students some important information about a career in astronomy: salary, education, locations, and soft skills they would need.*Famous Astronomer: Th
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Science Careers: The Bundle
Total Solar Eclipse 2024 STEM Challenge | Build a Pinhole Projector Activity
April 8, 2024 is almost here, and your teacher life just got a little busier with total solar eclipse activities you need to plan. Celebrate and learn more about the Great North American Total Solar Eclipse with my Total Solar Eclipse 2024 STEM Challenge | Build a Pinhole Projector Activity. Use Total Solar Eclipse STEM activities to cover standards and give your students super fun Great American Solar Eclipse activities they will love. This ready to go Build a Pinhole Projector Activity is just
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Activities Bundle | STEM Challenge and more
Invent an alien: learning about the solar system & systems of the body
This project gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the solar system, systems of the human body, and adaptations. Students will be given the opportunity to research a planet (it's atmosphere, weather, composition, etc.), then invent an alien that would be able to survive on the planet. While inventing their alien, students need to create systems of the alien's body that will allow it to survive on the assigned planet. Students also need to ensure that the alien's bod
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3rd - 9th
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Haiku & Acrostic Poetry / Space Theme / Solar System Transformation / Planets
This is a great way to add poetry into your unit on the Solar System. Allow students to show their knowledge of the planets in a unique way!Great for thematic unitsGreat for classroom transformationsGreat for themed activitiesIncludes realistic graphics of the planets, examples of the poetry, and information about each type of poetry.
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3rd - 8th
SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT: ALIEN TOURISM CONFERENCE
Get your students engaged in the solar system by having them research about their planet and host a tourism event for their planet!This Solar System Project: Alien Tourism Conference is a great engaging activity to get students involved in the planets in our solar system. This project allows students to do a deeper dive in researching planets in the solar system (or planets outside the solar system if you want an extension) and display their understanding in a unique way. This is a great project
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3rd - 7th, Higher Education
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Merge Cube: Galactic Explorer Activity
Teachers with access to the Augmented Reality (AR) Merge Cube will enjoy using this activity with their students. This activity is designed to help students explore the solar system using AR and then show what they learned on the worksheet pages.
Worksheet 1: Students will draw and model the solar system as they use the app
Worksheet 2: Students will answer questions about 3 planets with the assistance of the app.
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3rd - 8th
Solar System Virtual Field Trip
This is a great activity for students learning about the solar system. This comes with easy-to-follow directions and a questions page. This field trip discusses:-NASA-The 7 planets-The Sun-Moons -The Milky Way
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3rd - 6th
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Earth, Sun, Moon Model
Students will cut out the Earth, sun, and moon and attach with brass fasteners. Printing on card stock will result in a sturdier model. Use to model and understand rotation and revolution. Students can elaborate by explaining ideas like day/night, seasons, eclipses, and tides with the motions demonstrated in the model.
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2nd - 5th
Rocket PBL Student Research Packet for Gifted & Talented - IIM Process
Made with the gifted students in mind! This Project Based Learning (PBL) packet uses STEM-based learning to captivate students with a problem-statement for students to develop an original solution to solve. It also follows along with the IIM (Independent Investigation Method/Model) research methodology. This is perfect for younger gifted students who have never done IIM before and need a more structured way to complete the process, or perfect for older gifted students in the general education se
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K - 6th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Zaccaro Math Gifted Enrichment - Astronomy
Passion is an important part of developing excellence. Unfortunately, math is often taught as all scales and no music. These lessons will give teachers the tools to help students take intellectual risks; learn to think deeply and with insight; see the magic and wonders of mathematics and help students understand and appreciate mathematics and its place in the world. Problems are provided with numerous levels of difficulty to meet the needs of all gifted students.
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3rd - 6th
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Christian Constellations Lesson
Students use 2 fully-interactive GoogleEarth overlay-sets (in either centripetal-GoogleEarth-view, or centrifugal-GoogleSky-view) to build a COMMANDING grasp of the workings of the Night-sky and of the conceptual Relationships between the constellations in each sector. Constellations are illustrated with relevant, Bible-based quotes, compiled by a Systematic Theologian. Your students will pick up a LOT of Christian Cosmology & Eschatology: . . . . . All the biggest concepts In Scriptu
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Solar System Informational PowerPoint
This product is an informational PowerPoint presentation focusing on The Solar System.
The Product Includes:
- The Solar System Overview
- The Sun
- Mercury
- Venus
- Earth
- The Moon
- Mars
- The Asteroid Belt
- Jupiter
- Saturn
- Uranus
- Neptune
- Dwarf Planets
Also includes video links to help supplement the material.
This PowerPoint is also part of a larger novel study that includes the novel The Magic School Bus - Space Explorers and journal pages that go along with the PowerPoint.
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1st - 5th, Staff
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