Astronomy Common Core RST.6-8.4 resources for homeschool

Projects, Activities, Assessment

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

RST.6-8.1

, RST.6-8.2

, RST.6-8.4

Also included in: Planets and Solar System Unit

Solar System Activities Inner and Outer Planets

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Teach your students about the inner and outer planets, comets, asteroids, and meteors of the solar system through reading worksheets, comprehension questions, and graphic organizers. Students will learn about the characteristics of terrestrial and gas giants, where the planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are located in the solar system, as well as other space objects such as asteroids, comets, and meteors. Like this lesson? Check out the solar system unit an

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Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

Also included in: Planets and Solar System Unit

Star Systems and Galaxies Activity Unit

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Introduce your earth science students to stars, star systems, and galaxies with the included reading worksheets and doodle sketch note graphic organizers. Students will read to learn about the characteristics, life cycle, and types of stars as well as the different types of galaxies. Digital activities are now included! Like this resource? Click here to check out the earth science bundle and save over 20%. Students will learn: About the characteristics of a starCompositionSizeColor and temperatu

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Activities, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

CCSS:

NGSS:

5-ESS1-1

Rocket Science No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Activity

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Astronomy, Engineering, Physics

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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Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

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Stars Characteristics and Life Cycle Activity

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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

Subjects:

Astronomy, General Science, Science

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum

Google Drive Solar System Astronomy INB Jr High Science TX TEKS 6.11A 6.11C 7.9A

Created by

Mister Science

This solar system digital lab for interactive notebooks is a perfect way to incorporate technology into your classroom! This fully editable digital lab incorporates various activities to engage all your learners. I’ve found that setting up stations and having students rotate around the room is great, but time consuming and messy. If you’re looking for a technology based alternative that still has the impact of a gallery walk style lab, this Google Drive lesson is for you! This digital resource

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

SOLAR SYSTEM DIGITAL 360 VR ESCAPE ROOM/BREAKOUT

Created by

K's Digital Store

Embark on an exciting journey through a virtual solar system, where you can explore and discover fascinating facts about all eight planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. With nine virtual worlds to explore, this immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to learn and engage with the wonders of our solar system. Enhance your students' learning with 24 interactive digital activities designed to captivate and motivate them throughout their exploration.⭐⭐

Subjects:

Astronomy, Chemistry, Science

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard

CCSS:

RI.4.2

, RI.4.5

, RI.4.10

, RI.5.3

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NGSS:

MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Escape Room, Breakout - All Digital Bundle 360 Virtual Reality!

Modern Space Exploration No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Bonus

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Astronomy, General Science, Other (Specialty)

This lesson goes over the space missions after the Apollo moon landing missions. It includes the shuttle program, the International Space Station (ISS), Mars Rovers, and other space probes. The worksheet included with the lesson follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades. Key Terms Include: - NASA - Space Shuttle - International Space Station - Mars Rovers: Pathfinder, Exploration, Opportunit

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Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

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Life Cycle of a Star Bundle

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Astronomy, Physics, Science

A set of resources for students studying the life cycle of stars.Includes four essential and engaging resources for teaching and learning about this component of physics and astronomy.➸ Life Cycle of a Star PowerPoint and Activity Sheets➸ Life Cycle of a Star Activities [color, cut and paste]➸ Life Cycle of a Star Task Cards➸ Life Cycle of a Star Card SortIf you would like notifications on free and new resources as well as upcoming sales be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking the 'Follow Me'

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Task Cards, Interactive Notebooks

CCSS:

Science Shop of Sciency Science

NGSS:

HS-ESS1-3

, HS-ESS1-1

, MS-ESS1-1

Star Lab - Marshmallow Toothpick Constellations!

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In this lesson plan you and your students will explore constellations and ultimately get to create your own marshmallow constellation supported by toothpicks! I have attached my full write up and lesson plan! Only 3 cheap materials needed: Marshmallows, Toothpicks, Paper :)

Subjects:

Astronomy, General Science

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

NGSS:

5-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-2

Black Holes PowerPoint and Activity Sheets

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Astronomy, Physics, Science

A fully editable 12 slide PowerPoint presentation on the structure and formation of black holes. Includes slides on the following topics:➸ Overview black holes➸ Formation of black holes➸ Structure of black holes➸ Singularity➸ Spinning black holes➸ Space-time➸ Review quiz with answers➸ Embedded video on black holesComes with a bonus black holes activity sheet as well as a word search with solutions on key terminology.If you would like notifications on free and new resources as well as upcoming sa

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-3

The Inner Planets No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Word Search

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Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences

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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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

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Solar System: Totally Tourist Tour of Our Solar System Online Research Activity

Created by

AwesomeScience

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

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 11th, Adult Education

Types:

Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

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Also included in: Space Science & Atmospheric Science Activities for Middle School & High School

Phases, Eclipses and Tides No Prep Lesson w/ Worksheet, Power Point and Activity

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Astronomy, General Science, Other (Science)

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

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

Astronomy, General Science, Science

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Moon Phases Lunar Cycle foldable Interactive Ntbk 5th 6th 7th 8th TX TEKS 8.7B

Created by

Mister Science

This moon phases and the lunar cycle will have your students fully engaged and learning when they complete this hands-on activity! This has been a great way for my students to learn and retain the often confusing concept of moon phases. I use this as a conclusion and reinforcement activity for my moon and lunar phases unit. This lab is exciting for students, and covers important academic topics (moon phases, waxing, waning etc). Addresses many common core and Next Generation Science Standards (N

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

CCSS:

RST.6-8.3

, RST.6-8.4

, RST.6-8.7

Life Cycle of a Star Card Sort

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Activities, Printables, Games

The Life Cycle of a Star card sort is comprised of 3 cards for each type of star [an image, the name and description]. Simply print and then cut out the set of cards [laminate if you wish to make class sets]. Students then shuffle the cards and sort them into their correct sets.Comes with a color and alternative black and white set as well as 6 blank cards to add your own information or get students to make them.Works great as a lesson starter, plenary or review. Could also be used for concentra

Subjects:

Astronomy, Science

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

NGSS:

HS-ESS1-3

, HS-ESS1-1

, MS-ESS1-1

Also included in: Life Cycle of a Star Bundle

Space Technology on Earth No Prep Lesson w/ Worksheet, Power Point, and Activity

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Astronomy, Basic Principles, Engineering

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

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 9th

Types:

CCSS:

Astronomy, General Science, Science

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Asteroids Comets Meteoroids Lesson Middle School Reading Comprehension

Created by

Amigo Science

Students will learn the difference between comets, asteroids and meteoroids in the solar system. This differentiated, no-prep, fully digital or printable activity is a perfect solution for teaching planetary bodies. Can be used for reading comprehension too!This comets, asteroids and meteoroids lesson will teach students to learn how planetary objects such as asteroids and meteoroids are connected, as well as be able to tell the difference between a meteoroid, meteor and meteorite. The Kuiper Be

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Printables, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

, RI.6.4

Also included in: Astronomy Activities & Lessons Super Bundle

Solar System Digital Activity

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This digital lesson will teach your remote learning students about terrestrial and gas giant planets. Students will utilize this distance learning activity to gain information about the inner and outer planets on the Google Slides. They will be assessed on what they learned about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune through Google Forms. Like this resource? Check out the earth science bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn: What characteristics do

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

The Sun No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Vocabulary Matching

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Astronomy, Basic Principles, General Science

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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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

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The Outer Planets No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Pluto Debate

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Astronomy, Basic Principles, Critical Thinking

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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Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

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Expanding Universe No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Vocabulary

Created by

Astronomy, Forensics, General Science

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

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

CCSS:

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Studying the Solar System No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet, and Activity

Created by

Ancient History, Astronomy, General Science

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

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 8th

Types:

CCSS:

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Life Cycle of a Star Activities

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Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

A set of two cut and paste, coloring and labeling activities designed for students studying the stages in the life cycle of a star.Includes two activities:Version 1: can be printed in grayscale or color.Version 2: black and white version which students can color in.Included in this kit:➸ 2 color versions.➸ 2 black and white versions.➸ Instructions on how to use the resource.Activities included:➸ Cut and paste life cycle of a star interactive notebook activity.➸ Labeling life cycle of a star acti

Subjects:

Astronomy, Science

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

CCSS: