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Back to School astronomy Common Core RST.6-8.10 resources
Science and Engineering Practices Bundle
Get your science class back to school ready by using this NGSS science and engineering practices bundle. This science lesson includes SEPs classroom posters and an introduction lesson to each of the eight science and engineering practices in print and digital form. In addition, students will learn about each science and engineering practice they will continue to use throughout the year.⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️⭐️ "This was a great resource to start the year! We used it to review and discuss the practices we will
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4th - 6th
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Sun Layers and Atmosphere Activity
Inform your science students of the sun's interior and atmospheric layers using the included three pages of PRINT and DIGITAL reading worksheets, comprehension questions, and sketch note review activity. Students will learn about the core, radiation zone, convection zone, photosphere, chromosphere, and corona. They will also learn about special features of the sun, such as sunspots, the prominence, solar flares and solar winds. Like this activity? Check out my earth science bundle and save 20% b
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5th - 8th
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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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5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Keri's Custom Science Shorts Reading Comprehension Bundle
Solar System Activities Inner and Outer Planets
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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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Planets and Solar System Unit
Science Back to School Bulletin Board
If you are looking for posters to decorate your science classroom, you'll want to grab this science pun bulletin board set that can be titled Let's Pause for a Moment of Science. There are 28 posters that relate to life science, earth science, chemistry, or physical science to hang in your classroom. Then, have students analyze the pun to relate it to your science concept. With 28 posters, this is the ONLY science bulletin board set you'll need for your classroom. This science classroom decor se
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4th - 6th
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Earth & Space Science: 20 Webquests for Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy, More
Reach students in the classroom or at home with this set of twenty earth science webquests. Every earth science webquest in the set comes with a clickable webquest file, a worksheet, and an answer key. Each webquest link points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. This Earth & Space Science Webquests Mega Set is just right for a hybrid, blended, or flipped approach to teaching. (It can also be used just as easily in traditional classroom instruction.) Besides pri
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7th - 12th
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Planets and Solar System Unit
Teach your students about the planets, asteroids, comets, and meteors of our solar system with this bundle of science worksheets, graphic organizers, a project, and a digital game. Students will demonstrate their learning of terrestrial and gas giant planets through comprehension questions, graphic organizers, a review game, and a mock social media "Planetgram" project. Like this solar system unit? Check out the bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn: Characteristics inner pla
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5th - 7th
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Star Systems and Galaxies Activity Unit
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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5th - 7th
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5-ESS1-1
Lab Safety Activities
Introduce and review lab safety using these classroom posters, science readings and activities, a digital escape room, and a project to engage students as you start back to school in your science classroom. Students will be introduced to lab safety through two science texts that detail the importance of lab safety and rules in your classroom. In addition, a lab safety project will have your students create a cartoon detailing one rule. Also included are review activities like a digital escape ro
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5th - 7th
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Moon Phases Activities
Teach students about the phases of the moon using this print and digital classroom lesson. Students will learn how the moon formed, its looks, how it affects the earth and moon phases. This lesson includes a teacher presentation, student fill-in note sheet, student worksheets, practice activities, and a classroom poster. Love these moon activities? Check out the lunar phases unit and save 20% by clicking here. This moon phases lesson includes: Teacher instructions on how to use the materials to
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4th - 6th
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MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
Crosscutting Concepts NGSS Posters and Activity
Get your science class back to school ready by using this NGSS Crosscutting Concepts posters and activity. This teaching resource includes CCCs classroom posters and an introduction lesson to each of the crosscutting concepts in print and digital form. Students will learn about each crosscutting concept that they will continue to use throughout the year. Print and digital versions are included.Like this activity? Check out my other science skills activities here.Students will learn and practice:
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4th - 6th
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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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Back to School Activities Science September
Get your science students back to school ready using these September topical activities and lessons. Through print and digital activities, students will learn about careers in science, ocean pollution, the scientific method, the autumnal equinox, and Scientist of the Month, Isaac Newton. In addition, these activities will give students a science connection to Labor Day, National Clean Up Day, and the fall equinox. All lessons have print and digital options. Like these back to school science acti
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4th - 6th
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5-ESS3-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Monthly Science Activities
Science Sub Plan Worksheets and Classroom Decor
Decorate your classroom using these back to school ready decor famous scientists and inventors banners. The fifteen classroom decor banners include an inspirational quote from each scientist or inventor to help promote a growth mindset in your classroom. In addition, there are 15 print and Google-ready reading worksheets for students to learn about each scientist or inventor. Each worksheet includes background information and questions to analyze and comprehend the information. Need emergency su
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4th - 6th
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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
Lab Safety Activity and Project
Teach lab safety to your science students using print or digital science texts and a project. Students will read through two science texts to understand what laboratory safety is and why it is important. In addition, there is a creative lab safety project to help students demonstrate their understanding of the safety rules in the science classroom. Like this lab safety activity? Check out the bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will learn: Lab safety rulesImportance of being safe in
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Lab Safety Activities
Phases of the Moon Unit
Students will learn about the moon and moon phases using this print and digital activities unit. The phases of the moon unit includes a teacher presentation, two student packets, moon phases activities, a graphic organizer, one moon lab activity, a moon diary, a lunar phases review, and a birthday moon project. Like these activities on the moon and lunar phases? Check out the earth science bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will demonstrate knowledge of: the moon; how it was formed,
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5th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-1
Leap Day! 5 Engaging Activities for Middle School Science Math Reading Leap Year
Are you ready to make the most of this special leap month THIS February? Explore the science, history, and math of leap years with our comprehensive Leap Year Exploration Activity Pack, thoughtfully crafted for middle school classrooms.Whether you're celebrating this February 29th or seeking a versatile learning resource to teach about leap years, this pack is your go-to solution! Featuring FIVE engaging and interdisciplinary activities, you'll dive into the complexities of leap years while havi
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5th - 10th
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MS-ESS1-1
Solar Eclipse 2024! Crossword Article Set Scavenger Hunt Games Middle School
Gear up for the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024, with our Solar Eclipse Middle School Activity Pack! ☄️ This brand new pack is must-have content for this year's special event, and beyond! Engage your students in the wonder of —and science behind— this rare celestial event, visible across much of the United States this year.☄️ Loaded with articles, graphic organizers, games, scaffolded diagrams, and more, our collection is filled with resources and visual supports to deepen studen
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5th - 10th
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MS-ESS1-1
Solar Eclipse 2024 Interactive Google Slides with Cookie Activity: No Prep
Want to introduce your students to the solar eclipse with a variety of activities?Fun facts on eclipsesOREO cookie activity slides for your students to use as a model for low-prep activityInteractive Vocabulary SlideMap of 2024 Eclipse Path of TotalityBefore and after viewing journal prompts
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3rd - 8th
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MS-ESS1-1
Student Data Binder - SMART Goals, Conference Forms, Reading log and more
Are you looking for a resource that will help your students set goals, track progress and take ownership in their learning? This resource includes over 100 SMART goal setting sheets, data tracking sheets, reading logs and other helpful printables that will make Parent-Teacher Conferences a breeze! Everything you need to bring data binders to your classroom is included. There are multiple options for each subject area, allowing you and your students to create the data binders that work for yo
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3rd - 6th
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MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS2-2
, 4-PS4-2
, MS-ESS2-3
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Modern Space Exploration No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Bonus
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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4th - 9th
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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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5th - 7th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Full Year Science Curriculum
The Universe and Our Milky Way Galaxy Webquest (Astronomy and Space Science)
The Universe and Our Milky Way Galaxy Webquest comes with a worksheet and an answer key. Each clickable link in the webquest points to information that your students need to complete the worksheet. Besides sharing the webquest with students and printing the worksheets, no other prep is needed to conduct this astronomy and space science lesson on the universe, galaxies, and the Milky Way. How to use this resource:1.) Share the PDF webquest file with clickable links to student computers. 2.) Prin
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8th - 12th
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