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Astronomy homeschool curricula for Microsoft Word
Magic School Bus Planets Bundle
Season 1 Episode 1
"The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space"
This bundle includes the lesson plan, the activities and worksheets, as well as answer keys for the questions. The questions go along with the episode (were created from the episode directly), and the activities relate to the general idea of the episode.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Historic Models of the Solar System (Geocentric and Heliocentric)
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.8 Compare various historical models of the Solar System, including geocentric and heliocentric. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative text section. There is also an ans
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
"Hidden Figures" Student Response Worksheet
This ten question student response handout covers the film "Hidden Figures". There is an essay prompt covering the significance of Brown v. Board of Education and questions pertaining to the significance of NASA. This activity is best suited to a 7th grade Texas history classroom but can be modified for upper grade U.S. history. A teacher key is included with purchase.
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4th - 12th
Cosmic Hierarchy: The Composition of the Universe (Inf. Text and Questions)
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.3 Distinguish the hierarchical relationships between planets and other astronomical bodies relative to solar system, galaxy, and universe, including distance, size, and composition. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the works
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
Properties of Stars (Size, Color, & Magnitude): Text, Images, & Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.5 Describe and classify specific physical properties of stars: apparent magnitude (brightness), temperature (color), size, and luminosity (absolute brightness). A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses th
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
Distances in Space: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.1 Recognize that there are enormous distances between objects in space and apply our knowledge of light and space travel to understand this distance. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student o
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
Moon Phases, Tides, and Eclipses: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.9 Explain the impact of objects in space on each other including:the Moon on the Earth, including phases, tides, and eclipses, and the relative position of each body.A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assess
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
Space and the Law of Univeral Gravitation: Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.4 Explore the Law of Universal Gravitation by explaining the role that gravity plays in the formation of planets, stars, and solar systems and in determining their motions. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the inf
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
Earth's Seasons: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.9 Explain the impact of objects in space on each other including:the Sun on the Earth including seasons and gravitational attractionA 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informativ
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
Solar Properties: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.6 Create models of solar properties including: rotation, structure of the Sun, convection, sunspots, solar flares, and prominences. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informativ
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
The Vast Universe: Informational Text, Images, and Assessment
This resource is great for a an introductory or extension assignment, as well as a sub plan assignment, no outside sources are needed. The worksheet utilizes informative text and illustrations to provide a foundation of knowledge over the following standard: SC.8.E.5.2 Recognize that the universe contains many billions of galaxies and that each galaxy contains many billions of stars. A 10 question assessment is on page 2 of the worksheet that assesses the student over the informative text sectio
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe: Astronomy Bundle
Apologia Elementary Astronomy Module Quizzes
Here are tests and quizzes for Apologia Elementary Astronomy. These are editable so you can add or remove whatever you'd like to custom them for your homeschool, co-op, or classroom. I do apologize as there is NO answer key included or available. Thank you and Happy Homeschooling!
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1st - 8th
Solar System: "Out of This World" Integrated Science/Writing Curriculum
We are learning more about the universe beyond plant Earth every day, but there is still much to be left to the imagination. Explore descriptive, expository, point of view, poetry and other types of writing during this science writing unit. The main focus will be on organization and language, developing setting and character, writing action and description and much more! Motivate and instruct students in the writing process through this fun space exploration!
It would be helpful to purchase the
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
The Universe Student Booklet
This booklet accompanies The Universe PPT presentation (94 slides) and can serve as a follow along, review or for the teacher to base homework and tests on for in class, on-line or homeschool lessons. Enjoy.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Exploring Creation with Astronomy
This study guide covers all 14 chapters of Exploring Creation with Astronomy. The study guide will help your student to get the most out of this text, by reviewing what they have read. I have used a variety of question types (Ex: Fill in the blanks, matching, true or false, and discussion questions) to hopefully keep the guide interesting. You can use the questions as a kind of test if you want to gauge how much the student has retained or you can simply use it as a reinforcing learning tool. I
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3rd - 5th
Planet Project - Create a model of a planet! Fun, self-paced project
Get ready to have fun learning about the planets in our solar system with this project! This project can be assigned in 3 parts: brochure, model and video, and it can also be assigned as distance learning or remote learning. Students can create the model with materials they have at home. It's editable, so you can tailor it to your needs, and includes a rubric. Students can present their products to each other when complete. Your student is guaranteed to have fun learning about the solar system!
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Not Grade Specific
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
History of Astronomy Timeline
Students use a provided list of events/discoveries in astronomy to create a timeline on adding machine tape. Students can choose the length of the timeline. They are instructed how to create a scaling factor. They can choose 20 events from a list of 35 and can add 3 of their own. Students are instructed how to create the timeline and then to do additional research to add details or a brief summary of each of the 20 events/discoveries they chose to add to their timeline. A 3-element/4-point
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Grades:
7th - 10th
8th Grade Sensory Receptors Assessment - NGSS 08-LS1-8
This assessment includes 10 short answer questions that assess eighth grade NGSS structure and function standard 08-LS1-8.
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Grades:
8th
Solar System Assessment
This is a 2-page assessment to be used at the end of a solar system unit. There are 3 sections: matching, short answer, and fill-in-the-blank. Answer key included.
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K - 5th
Bread Mold Home Experiment - Conditions for Life
This is a simple experiment for students to conduct at home or school (ideal for online learning during CoVid!). Students grow bread mold in different conditions to determine what types of conditions support life. This can help teach about the characteristics of life, or can lead into what we are looking for when searching for extraterrestrial life. The document is designed to be used electronically, where students type in boxes and insert digital photos of their experiments.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Astrobiology, Solar system, Characteristics of Life Bundle of Resources
Design your own planet!
Great research project that incorporates several subjects: art, science, computer, and grammar.
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Not Grade Specific
Summer before first grade 3.1
LITERACY: Write your spelling words five times. (words provided)MATH: How many tens and ones in each numbers?SCIENCE: Planets word find. ARTS: Label each painting (titles provided)SOCIAL STUDIES:
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K - 1st
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Summer before first grade 3.2
LITERACY: Write vowels in one color and consonants in another.MATH: Fill out a 100 chartSCIENCE: Order of planets
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K - 1st
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Summer before first grade 3.3
LITERACY: Write your spelling words five times each.MATH: two-digit additionSCIENCE: Draw each planet based on the description
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Grades:
K - 1st
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