Astronomy Common Core SL.3.1 resources

Sun & Eclipses | One-Class Research Activities & Read-aloud Lesson

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This easy-prep activity works great to learn about the April 8, 2024 solar eclipse, and it goes along the picture book, "Sun! One in a Billion" or the poetry book "A Few Beautiful Minutes." One-Class Research activities are a no-pressure way for young elementary students to explore and begin using the library’s online resources.After listening to the book, students learn more about the Sun, eclipses, stars, and the solar system using Pebble Go, World Book Kids, the National Geographic Kids websi

Subjects:

Astronomy, Informational Text, Library Skills

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

Lesson

CCSS:

RI.1.5

, RI.2.5

, RI.3.5

, W.K.7

, W.1.7

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Magic School Bus SPACE EXPLORERS Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Learning Through Lit

Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for student

Subjects:

Astronomy, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.K.1

, RL.K.3

, RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

, RL.3.1

...

Magic School Bus COLOR DAY RELAY - Discussion Cards (Answer Key Included)

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Learning Through Lit

Answer Key Included!Rationale for using Discussion Cards:This strategy is powerful in giving students opportunities to work together in mixed-ability, student-led groups. Lower level students benefit from listening to higher level students respond to questions. Higher level students are challenged to express their thinking in a way that helps lower level students comprehend the material.Discussions are guided by students’ responses to what they have read. This approach provides a way for student

Subjects:

Astronomy, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

2nd - 4th

Types:

Literature Circles, Centers

CCSS:

RL.2.1

, RL.2.3

, RL.3.1

, RL.3.3

, RL.4.1

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Growing Plants on Mars

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Tom Padden's Store

Powerpoint detailing several discussion points, images, videos and activities based on the concept of growing food and plants on other planets such as Mars.

Subjects:

Astronomy, Environment, Science

Grades:

K - 3rd

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

SL.3.1

, SL.3.1c

, SL.3.1d

, SL.3.3

, CCRA.SL.1