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Astronomy research for staff
Solar Superstorm Apocalypse & The Destruction of the Internet
Solar Superstorm Apocalypse & The Destruction of the InternetSolar activity and critical technology are on a collision course. The power grid, satellites, underground fiber optic cable with copper sheaths, navigation and GPS systems, radio transmitters and communications equipment are all vulnerable. Large scale infrastructure is under assault and increasingly fragile. The economic impact of just one day of lost Internet connectivity in the United States alone is estimated to be more than $1
ASTRONOMY: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH/MOONS: GRS.4-8, MG & SCIENCE CLUB
This booklet can be used in lieu of an assessment. It requires the work effort of research and response! It might add more to the student's memory bank because of the work involved in research! Use it for a group, or use it when a student might have a prolonged absence. Use it for an astronomy club or for an extra credit opportunity. Astronomy is now our new frontier. We will need many astronomers in the future. Space exploration is becoming pervasive! This is an exciting field. This booklet
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4th - 8th, Staff
MILKY WAY GALAXY: A YOUNG SCHOLAR'S BOOK GRS. 5-8, MG
This is a young scholar's book on the Milky Way Galaxy. There is an assortment of activities to add to the knowledge base of students! Use it for an independent assignment, and use it in lieu of an assessment. Answer keys are provided. There are 2 quizzes included, one on the Milky Way, and one on Galaxies. Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our shop. Excelsior! Knowledge is power!
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5th - 8th, Staff
ASTRONOMY: A STUDENT'S BOOKLET OF CONSTELLATIONS: GRS. 5- 12, MG
This is an independent graded research assignment in Astronomy. (17 pages) Use it in lieu of an assessment in science. It is filled with vital information about our solar system and constellations. There are famous quotes inserted into the activity. There is a science quiz with answer key. There is a science vocabulary jumble fun activity, too. There are several segments on charting data for different constellations, which also require art segments. Knowledge is power! This independent assig
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5th - 12th, Staff
SPACE EXPLORATION(LIFE ON MARS) CARTOON & WORKSHEET
Worksheet on Space Exploration, namely Life on Mars. It's a worksheet which incorporates a cartoon. It's a fun activity to get the students to use their imagination and creativity. It also allows students to explore the internet to source and process information.
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6th - 11th, Staff
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ASTRONOMY: THE MOON IS DRIFTING: SCIENCE PROMPT MG, GRS.4-8
This prompt is important to let students know the current condition of our Moon's orbit. It allows them to research the problem, and how it affects the Earth. Perhaps, they can come up with a theory of how to correct it? Astronomy is our current venture! We are part of an amazing solar system! This assignment can be graded. There is an option for teacher's comments.
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4th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
ASTRONOMY/ENGINEERING/PHYSICS: DESIGN A HOVER-CRAFT ROVER GRS.7-12, MG, COLLEGE
This is a homework assignment or independent research activity. Students design a hovering rover with capabilities. This is a graded assignment, too. Teachers can comment on the student' work. Grade this as A, B, C, OR D- depending on some evidence of research, content, and creativity. Teacher's discretion is the final word for the grading.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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
EARTH'S INTERIOR: A 2 PART QUIZ W/ ANS. KEY: AP EARTH SCIENCE, HS, MG, & COLLEGE
This is an Earth Science/ Astronomy quiz, with an answer key. It has 2 parts: One is a diagram, and the other is a fill in section. There is one extra credit opportunity. Use it for an internet quiz, a take home activity, or even in a center. Use it for a supplemental activity .Use it on Earth Day. Knowledge of the Earth is still ongoing. Additionally, There is a science tidbit about a woman seismologist, who is credited with Discontinuity Theory. She also had a theory about the mantle. Knowledg
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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A STUDENT'S BOOKLET OF GALAXIES: W/ FREE ASTRONOMY BILINGUAL FLASH CARDS
This science independent research booklet can be used in lieu of an assessment, especially in times where students are learning remotely. It is packed with opportunities for research. It has exams, vocabulary enrichment, quotations from the Ancients & Modern Scientists, and a writing prompt. It has an art segment, as well. There are 8 pages of free printable astronomy cards that are bilingual/Spanish to distribute to your ESL students. If your school has an astronomy club, this is a good sup
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
GRAVITY: A STUDENT'S BOOK: W/ ACTIVITIES, RESEARCH, ESSAYS & ANSWER KEY
This is good for a beginner's guide to the force of gravity. It is one of the most important fundamental forces of our solar system! It also has a few fun activities, and one science fiction prompt w/ research page. Imagination is important in science. if you can imagine it, you might indeed be able to create or construct it. Excelsior!
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4th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
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MARS: GROWING FOOD ON THE RED PLANET: IND. RESEARCH/ GRS. 8-12, SUMMER CAMP
Teachers: Use this independent research assignment in lieu of an assessment. The research will be more enriching. By researching students might retain more than just taking an exam. Students can use the internet or science journals, etc. This is a graded assignment. Also, this booklet can be used as a project during summer camp, graded by camp counselors. Thanks ever so much for visiting and supporting our humble shop. Excelsior!
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8th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
A STUDENT'S BOOK OF PROPULSION: AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GRS. 6-12, MG
This is an independent stem/ science research assignment. It covers different aspects of propulsion. Use this in lieu of an assessment. There is an assortment of activities in this assignment such as a quiz, art segment, terminology, and research segments. Answer keys are provided for certain activities. Thanks ever so much for visiting and supporting our shop. Knowledge is power. We will need more rocket scientists, and more astronomers as we progress toward more advanced space exploration.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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A STUDENT'S BOOK OF METEORITES: AN ASTRONOMY INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
Knowledge is power! This is an independent research assignment in astronomy. We will need more astronomers as we proceed to colonize outer space. It contains a variety of activities! (See table of Contents.)This assignment can be done as a center activity, or for extra credit. It can be used in lieu of an assessment. Unfortunately, much learning time as been lost because of pandemic situations. Research assignments are a good way to stimulate knowledge. Answer keys are provided where applicable.
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5th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
ASTRONOMY:THE MOON/ CRCA #5 & OTHER FASCINATING FACTS: MG, GRS. 4-12
This is an astronomy research assignment. It is a graded assignment based on content knowledge and evidence of actual research in the responses. There is a space for teacher's comments. Use it in lieu of an assessment! Use it as an extra credit activity. Use it in a science center. Use it as a supplemental assignment when covering the solar system. This is a CRCA Activity. It is designed to create an interest in astronomy, and to bring down some content knowledge to lower grades for students w
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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COMETS
This is an independent research book with many varied activities centered about the knowledge of comets. There are research opportunities, essays, a word search, vocabulary segment,an alphagram, quotes, and a quiz. There are 2 art activities, one of which is a science cartoon assignment. There are biography assignments, and informational activities, including a word jumble, and a letter fill in page. Answer keys are provided. Science moves us forward. This book can be given a grade, and used as
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4th - 9th, Staff
THE MOON/AGRICULTURE: COMMON KNOWLEDGE & LUNAR FARMING- GRS. 7-12, MG
This is a research project on whether we might be able to terraform the Moon.There are some common knowledge assignments,quizzes, fun and challenging activities, as well as some scientific research. There are quotes from famous philosophers and scientists. Thanks ever so much for visiting! You might want to use this project in lieu of an assessment grade; it is a compilation of internet assignments. One day we might be buying potatoes grown on the lunar surface! Teachers: There are some answe
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
ASTRONOMY: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF TERRESTRIAL PLANETS & DENSITY GRS.5-9, MG
This activity is intended to stimulate an interest in astronomy. It is an internet research activity. The Earth's properties are filled in, the students fill in the rest. There is a part II which takes a look at the Earth's density. Believe it or not, we have the largest density in the Solar System---including the Sun, asteroids, etc. Isn't the Earth amazing? Thanks ever so much for visiting. Excelsior!
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4th - 12th, Staff
ATRONOMY ACTIVITY: COMPARE 2 EXOPLANETS: J1407b & GJ504b: GRS. 7-12, MG
Students research and fill in a chart about two unusual planets which are in different constellations. One of the planets is actually pink! The other has a mega- system of rings! Astronomy is an amazing science. Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our shop.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
WINTER SOLSTICE QUIZ: A TAKE HOME/ FILL-IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY
This is a fill in quiz about the wonders of the winter solstice. Our planet is amazing!There is an answer key, as well. Take the challenge! Happy Yule!
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
ASTRONOMY MYSTERY#11: CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS MYSTERY EXOPLANET? W/CLUES & KEY
Students are given clues. They research the clues to identify an amazing exoplanet in the constellation Centaurus. it has an enormous ring system.An answer key is provided. Astronomy is such an interesting science! Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our humble shop.
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4th - 12th, Staff
ASTRONOMY: SCIENCE WRITING RESEARCH PROMPT: WINTER CONSTELLATIONS
Students investigate the constellations of the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a good homework assignment, if your class is visiting a planetarium. There are some constellations that appear all year, as well. Thanks ever so much for visiting. Excelsior!
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
THE SUN & SOLAR STORMS: AN INDEPENDENT GRADED RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GRS.5-12, MG
This independent research assignment is intended to develop an interest in astronomy and the knowledge of the power of our Sun. The Sun has affected our technology, and has enormous power over the Earth. This assignment helps students to understand important facts about the Sun which are not only beneficial but quite interesting, as well. Solar storms have been in the news lately, so this assignment is relative. This is intended to be a graded assignment. Use it in lieu of an exam or assessment.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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ASTRONOMY: ASTEROIDS: A HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT & CONTEST GRS. 6-12, MG/ STEM
This is a homework assignment which requires some research about asteroids, and their challenge to our planet. Did you know comets can turn into asteroids? Yes. Astronomy is still our new frontier. There is a contest included in this assignment. If you wish, you can make it voluntary. Perhaps, those who take the challenge might receive extra credit in science. Also, there is a certificate attached for those who do participate in the contest. Thanks ever so much for visiting and supporting our
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6th - 12th, Staff
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