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Higher education astronomy internet activities for Microsoft Word
Planisphere Lab Activity: A Star Wheel for Constellation Exploration
Inexpensive and ingenious! Planispheres are a unique tool for learning astronomy: a make-it-yourself star map, adjustable for any time of night in any month of the year. They are designed to show the position of prominent constellations in the night sky. It's a low-tech way for Ss to learn the location (and thus give meaning to key vocabulary terms) of the horizon, zenith, meridian, ecliptic and celestial equator on the celestial sphere. This lab includes two types of planispheres: one for stan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in:Â StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Crash Course Astronomy #7-12 | Digital & Printable
Learn about Gravity, Tides, the Sun, the Earth, the Moon, and more!Point and Click for instant Space Science Mini-Lessons with Game-Based Assessment using Quizizz and Kahoot!• This PDF document includes organized hyperlinks to educational video content and paperless formative assessment tools. Optional printable worksheets are included.• For each YouTube episode, the quiz is available using two separate platforms; Kahoot and Quizizz. Every multiple-choice question includes a related screenshot
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Astronomy - Complete Series, Bundle | Digital & Printable
Lab Activity Effect of Sunspots on Satellites (Claims Evidence Reasoning Task)
A short lab activity for astronomy or earth space science. Students make a double line graph of the number of sunspots and the number of crashed satellites in a given year. Then they look for patterns and write a science conclusion utilizing claim, evidence, reasoning scaffolding framework.
Grading rubric and sample student responses are included
This lab activity blends well into a unit on electromagnetic waves, planetary mechanics, or the Sun's influence on Earth.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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CRASH COURSE ASTRONOMY - COMPLETE BUNDLE (Science distance learning / Sub)
TO BE USED WITH CRASH COURSE: ASTRONOMY46 VIDEO LESSONS!ONLINE EDUCATIONAL VIDEO SERIESEMERGENCY PLANS / SUB PLANS: YES!DISTANCE LEARNING: YES!GRADES: 9-12This purchase is to be used along with the online educational video series CRASH COURSE. Full link and QR Code to the correct videos are included with each student worksheet so students will have easy access both in class or using their own technology.Crash Course Videos are found FREE online and present a variety of educational topics in shor
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The International Space Station – Digital Scavenger Hunt Activity
The International Space Station - Meeting Our Needs Scavenger Hunt Activity – Device-Based Scavenger Hunt Activity. This activity is the coolest thing I've created and your kids are going to love it, mine do. Think of a scavenger hunt, then add devices (Smartphones, Chromebooks, Laptops, or Tablets), engaged students, and learning through assessment and you have this resource.Quick Disclaimer. In order to use this activity, your classroom must have at least 1 device per 3 students. Smartphones,
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7th - 11th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Space Scavenger Hunt Bundle - Digital Science Activities
OREO COOKIE PHASES OF THE MOON FOOD LAB
A popular lab, with a competitive twist! Educators, your students will have tons of fun learning/reviewing the phases of the moon with this engaging activity. Instead of simply cutting the cream out of each cookie, students will be tasked with a challenge (against their peers) for each of the 8 phases of the moon. I've also included a student version of the slides so that they can insert a photo of each phase they create. Why? Well, we all know that those cookies will not last very long at the e
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Understanding Parallax
This lab makes understanding parallax simple. Students use real world examples and draw so that parallax can be visualized. The concept is reinforced throughout. A summary YouTube video is included. My students completely understood the concept after this lab!You may edit this lab, the answer key is provided.Educating the World Together!Get Science
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Astronomy Lab Bundle
Astronomy/Earth Science Lab Series - Using Star Charts to find Constellations
New from No More Boring Science - How to use star charts! The focus of this lab is to help students gain confidence using star charts to find constellations. There are two activities in this lab: using a polar star chart map to find constellations on a blank section of the sky, and then translating constellations from a polar projection map to a mercator projection map. The first activity is more advanced than the second, but all maps and charts are included. Keys are included as well!
If you l
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Farthest: Voyager In Space Video Viewing Guide Editable
If you haven't watched The Farthest: Voyager In Space yet, I highly recommend you do so! It is a wonderful documentary that covers the scientific and cultural significance behind the Voyager spacecraft.
I developed this viewing guide to use with my physics students while showing this video. It asks questions not only relevant to the planets and the mission of Voyager, but also about the scientists who worked on the project, the cultural significance, as well as the Golden Record.
I believe t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Crash Course Astronomy #13-21 | Digital & Printable
Learn about Planets, Asteroids, Comets, and more!Point and Click for instant Space Science Mini-Lessons with Game-Based Assessment using Quizizz and Kahoot!• This PDF document includes organized hyperlinks to educational video content and paperless formative assessment tools. Optional printable worksheets are included.• For each YouTube episode, the quiz is available using two separate platforms; Kahoot and Quizizz. Every multiple-choice question includes a related screenshot from the video (im
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Astronomy - Complete Series, Bundle | Digital & Printable
Astronomy Crossword Puzzles MEGABUNDLE
Please see any of the 25 individual product descriptions for complete details.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know Movie Guide W/ Answer Key 2021 TV-14
Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know - 2021 – TV-14 – 99 minutesFollow scientists on their quest to understand and capture the first image of a black hole while exploring the limits of our knowledge of the universe.40 questions with time stamps (2 pages) Answer Key (3 pages)
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Astrology Vs. Astronomy Experiment (Gag on Students!)
To show the difference between Astronomy (science) and Astrology (a belief system that the stars and planets are connected to our daily lives), here is a great demonstration that gets the students involved to see the difference firsthand. Procedure:1. Tell students to take out a scrap piece of paper and write down the following:NameDate of BirthTheir Zodiac Sign (if known)Their Favorite ColorTheir Lucky NumberAnd if they are Left/Right Handed.None of these things actually matter, but you will n
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Crash Course Astronomy #28-33 | Digital & Printable
Learn about Planetary Nebulae, Neutron Stars, Black Holes, and more!Point and Click for instant Space Science Mini-Lessons with Game-Based Assessment using Quizizz and Kahoot!• This PDF document includes organized hyperlinks to educational video content and paperless formative assessment tools. Optional printable worksheets are included.• For each YouTube episode, the quiz is available using two separate platforms; Kahoot and Quizizz. Every multiple-choice question includes a related screenshot
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Crash Course Astronomy - Complete Series, Bundle | Digital & Printable
Astronomy Crosswords Series Four: Galaxies and Beyond BUNDLE
Please see individual product descriptions for complete details.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Claims Evidence Reasoning Task Insolation Seasons Quiz Assessment
Assessment task used to measure students ability to come up with a claim then support it with evidence and reasoning.
This task gives students data, and they use the data to come up with their claim, give evidence and reasoning. In addition students come up with evidence and reasoning against a given claim.
Topic: Seasons
Subject: Earth Space Science or Physical Science or Environmental
Standards Alignment: NGSS and Common Core Math and Literacy
Select a simple hypothesis, prediction, or concl
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Constellations Lab
I was about to lecture on constellations this year and realized that perhaps the students could teach themselves by using Stellarium-web.org, where they can move and manipulate the sky. I created this worksheet/guide for them to follow! It worked great and they enjoyed it. I had to give them some verbal help, but overall it was much more effective than a lecture. You will need computer access for your students, although you could do it as a demo on a smartboard but that would be less effecti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Astronomy Crosswords Series Three: Stars BUNDLE
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Crash Course Astronomy #26 (Stars) worksheet
This is a zip file that contains a Microsoft Word worksheet (along with a PDF version) to accompany the crash course video for Astronomy #26. Answer key is included as well.By purchasing this file, you agree not to make it publicly available (on websites, etc.) or to share with any other teachers. It is intended for classroom use only. You may, however, post it on learning management systems such as Google Classroom as long as the file is only accessible to students and not to any outside sour
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Model Solar System Activity - Collaborative, Inquiry-Based Assessment Item
A 1-3 day Space activity your kids will love and geared to three different learning levels. Get your students to build a model solar system 25 feet long to scale. Can be used to review our solar system or as a pre-instructional activity to get your kids thinking. I've been using this activity for many years and it always gets my kids excited and keeps them engaged.***********This activity can also be found bundled at a significant discount in my Our Solar System - Complete 5E Lesson Bundle. I
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Also included in:Â Space Mega Bundle - Grade 6 - 10 Lessons, Activities, Assessments
Cosmos (1980/2014/2020) Doc Viewing Guide: Summaries/Vocabulary/Questions- KEY
EARTH DAY! "Cosmos" is a widely popular science documentary TV series hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. It explores the mysteries and wonders of the universe, covering a wide range of scientific topics such as astronomy, cosmology, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Through stunning visuals, engaging storytelling, and scientific explanations, "Cosmos" takes viewers on a cosmic journey to understand the origins of the universe, the formation of stars and galaxies, the history of our plan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in:Â Global Warming/Climate Change/Environment Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Moon Phases/Lunar Cycle Foldable
Students can use this foldable to shade in the dark portion of the moon in order to demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Astronomy Crosswords Series Two: The Solar System BUNDLE
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Astronomy Lab Bundle
This great Astronomy bundle contains 7 Labs, 1 Web Quest, 1 Introduction to Astronomy PowerPoint with the note sheet and a worksheet all listed below. A easy way to get all of your Astronomy needs!Labs:Eccentricity: Drawing EllipsesAtmospheres of Other WorldsH-R Diagram: Classifying StarsComparing the Sizes of the PlanetsThe Big BangUnderstanding the Parallax of StarsScale of the Solar SystemAlso included is a worksheet understanding Eccentricity that may be used before the Eccentricity lab a
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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