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Astronomy Common Core WHST.6-8.2d resources
Life Cycle and Properties of a Star NGSS Lesson
Life Cycle of Star Lesson perfect for teaching about apparent magnitude, luminosity, star properties, star classification, and more. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)This lesson includes: Learning Objectives Specific physical properties of stars (description and classification)Life Cycle of a StarApparent magnitude (brightness), Temperature (color), Size, and Luminosity (absolute brightness)Post lesson quizAnswer KeyExtension ResourcesKWL ChartNearpod Teacher Access is i
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Grades:
7th - 9th
CCSS:
Colonizing Mars Debate - Earth and Space Science - MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this physics / Earth and space science discussion activity on colonizing and terraforming Mars, recommended for grade 5-7 students learning about Earth and space science! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the risks and benefits of space exploration to Mars. In the process, they must consider environmental,
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS2-4
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Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
Asteroid Mining Debate - Chemical Reactions - 8-10 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this chemistry / earth and space science discussion activity on asteroid mining, recommended for grade 8-10 students learning about chemical reactions and bonding! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the benefits and risks associated with harvesting resources in space. In the process, they will discuss metals
Grades:
8th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-1
Extraterrestrial Life Debate - Characteristics of Living Things - MYP Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology / earth and space science discussion activity on extraterrestrial life, recommended for grade 5-7 students learning about the characteristics of life! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the possibility that alien life exists in our universe. In the process, they will explore the characteristics
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
Solar System Activities | Reading Comprehension | Planets of the Solar System
Teach new stuff! If you are looking for a fun, easy, no-prep, digital AND print planets of the solar system lesson, this is it! This resource features information about the inner planets, gas giants, and mysterious dwarf planets. Yes, the dwarf planets! Don't be afraid to teach them, they will love it! Students read, answer questions, and draw in this fun print or digital interactive activity! Full of up to date information, students will explore each planet in our solar system. Also discussed a
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Planets of our Solar System Digital Resource and Print Flip Book
Solar System Profile Cards 3
Profile cards for 4 Celestial Bodies of our Solar System. The cards may be cutout and used as flash cards or kept intact for unit reviews These are meant to be printed on 8.5 x 11 sheet paper.
Telling Time with Shadows - Using a Simulation to Explain a Phenomena
This lesson explores how people began and continue to tell time on Earth. In this lesson, students use a free online simulation to explore how shadows can be used to track the time of day. Students start by completing a guided exploration of the simulation, complete with pictures to help students understand how the simulation should look. The activity asks students to make predictions about how shadows change day-to-day. The second part of the activity introduces latitude and hemispheres. Studen
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Grades:
4th - 8th
CCSS:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
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