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Free astronomy centers for Microsoft Word
Midnight on the Moon Worksheets (Magic Tree House #8)
This is a collection of 10 worksheets for the Magic Tree House book, Midnight on the Moon, by Mary Pope Osborne. Each sheet corresponds to a chapter in the book and features chapter-specific wordlists and drawing or critical thinking and connection questions. This collection would be perfect for a book club, earth/planetary science read aloud or a guided reading setting, as a center, early-finishers sheet or homework.
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1st - 4th
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The Moon Close Read Activity
This is a short close read activity I created to use with my third graders. It covers moon phases, how we have learned about the moon, and basics about the first landing on the moon, as well as a little of what the astronauts experienced on the moon. Also, see my power point to use with this close read! Thank you!
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1st - 3rd
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Planet Postcard
Loreen Leedy's excellent book, Postcards from Pluto, is a great way to introduce your students to the planets. Use this postcard printout to get them even more interested in researching their own!
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3rd - 4th
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Structure of the Sun and Its Effects
This is an interactive notebook page that I created to teach the students about the layered structure of the sun and how it impacts life on Earth. The foldable on the right page can be used as a research activity, an addendum to a powerpoint, an activity to accompany the textbook or the writing portion to a centers activity.
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6th - 8th
Weight on Different Planets
Students can compare their weights on different planets based on the gravitational pull of each planet
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6th - 8th
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The Sun and The Earth
Quick worksheet for students to complete about why we have night and day and summer and winter. Example: If the Northern Hemisphere is facing away from the sun, what season is it in the Northern Hemisphere? (Answer: winter) Pictures help students visualize the question.
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2nd - 3rd
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Decision Making Activity: The Lunar Disaster
Students from grade 4 through 12 will enjoy making decisions based on a situation which was similar to the real-life Apollo 13 crisis. Students must use critical thinking skills to complete this activity. Afterward, the students will be scored on how their thinking matches up with NASA. The activity can be used to show students the many uses of various items and how ranking can be used to determine the usefulness of these items. Students will also see whether working in groups helps or hinde
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4th - 12th
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Outer Space Bingo
I used this game when I had an outer space party with my grade 2's, however it would be great to use as a supplement to your science unit on space or for an ELA space unit. The download includes 10 different bingo cards as well as the 25 words that you will need. Enjoy and please leave feedback if you download my resource. Thank you for shopping! :)
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2nd - 5th
Solar System Poem
This poem is a great way to teach the names of the planets in our solar system. It can be sung to the tune of Do-Re-Me.
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4th - 6th
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Natural -vs- Manmade things found in the Sky
The objective is to classify objects students find in the sky as natural or man-made. Can be used as a lesson during Science where you go outside as a class or can be given as homework.
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K - 3rd
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Create a Constellation STEAM 2023
Easy way to get kids into the stars. Create constellations and educate with science. STEAM
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2nd - 5th
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Stage 3 Science Earth & Space: Create your own Mission Project
This is the first book from a series which is geared as an extension project for Stage 3 (Years 5 & 6) Earth and Space unit in Science.
By the end of the series of books the students will have designed their own space mission using research and evidence.
The lesson evaluation is rubric-based and allows the students a large degree of freedom.
The lesson can be mostly run independently however teacher input is required at various points, especially when providing students with research l
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5th - 6th
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Solar System Menu Options
Aligned to the Georgia State Standards
Each category includes what students MUST know based on state standards
Students chose one menu activity per topic
Any option can be switched to a Prezi Presentation
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4th
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Planet PowerPoint Project
This is a quick way for students to learn about one or multiple planets in our solar system. Students are given exact questions to answer and fill out for each PowerPoint slide. Throughout this project, students research a planet and present it in Microsoft PowerPoint.
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4th - 12th
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Out of this World Fractions
This short activity provides factual information about the relatives sizes of planets while calling on students to practice writing equivalent fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. Math with a science tie-in.
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3rd - 6th
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Sky Observation
I used this with my first grade students. There are two options based on how long you want students to observe. I made a two week and six week version. The students will be looking for the moon. The purpose is for them to notice the phases of the moon. The longer version would be ideal, but with younger students I recommend the two week version.
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K - 5th
Superman Webquest- Learn about the SUN!!
This is fun introduction activity to the sun. The students will be asked by superman to help defeat one of his enemies. Superman wants to use the sun to destroy his enemy but needs to make sure it meets his requirements. This is where the students will investigate if the sun meets Superman's requirements. This webquest can be changed to fit your needs.
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1st - 4th
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Sun and Planet Cards
Planet name cards with pictures. I use these to put the planets in order and they can also be used when simulating the distances between the planets. Enjoy!!!
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Not Grade Specific
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If I met an alien…
What would happen if aliens came to earth? What would we want them to know? I used this project with my 5th graders in our space unit. I coped this sheet for them and printed it. They glued it to construction paper and designed an alien around it. It was a hit! Make sure they're creative in their responses!
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2nd - 5th
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Paragraph writing template; Meteors.
This is a paragraph writing template where the theme is Meteors. Instructions are at the top with an explanation and breakdown of what is required. This paragraph will have 5 sentences all together including an intro 3 descriptive sentences and a conclusion. Enjoy.
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3rd - 6th
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Finding Magnetic Dust
This is a very simple Science experiment that can be done with any ages 3+ (with supervision). All supplies needed are listed. This can be done virtually anywhere! It provides a great jumping off point for older children to research meteors and pollution.
It is written in Montessori Lesson Style format.
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Not Grade Specific
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FACTS ABOUT THE PLANET URANUS WORD SEARCH
THIS IS GOOD FOR A SCIENCE CENTER, OR A SUPPLEMENTAL ACTIVITY/ PROJECT ON THE SOLAR SYSTEM. THANK YOU FOR VISITING HERNANDEZ HOUSE.
PLEASE FOLLOW US.
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3rd - 7th
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Constellations (Spanish Resource)
This is a graphic organizer for your students to study a particular constellation. The resource is in Spanish for the dual language classroom.
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3rd - 5th
Solar System quiz
This solar system quiz covers science standards S:ESS1:4:4.1, S:ESS1:4:7.1, S:ESS2:4:1.1, S:ESS2:4:1.2, S:ESS2:4:3.2, S:ESS2:4:3.1.
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4th - 5th
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