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Kindergarten Presidents' Day astronomy laboratories
Crater Catapults and Moon Science STEM
Launch into a deep study of space rocks, the lunar surface, and craters that is sure to leave a lasting impact! In this comprehensive lesson, students use what they learn about meteors and craters to build a catapult that launches “research equipment” into craters. Worksheets are included to guide students through the engineering design process. Then, students create their own satellite with craters like our own Moon. Explanations of the types of craters, crater parts, most famous Earth craters,
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K - 8th
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Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades
Dirty Penny Science Experiment for Presidents' Day
Your class will love this simple experiment. This outlines all of the steps of scientific investigation. The students have to come up with a question, make a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, show their results, and come up with a conclusion. Each step is clearly outlined and explained.
For my class, I just had to explain the process, give them a definition of a hypothesis (letting them know it's okay to be wrong!), and then explain why the salt and vinegar is the winner (sorry to give it awa
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K - 3rd
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Straw Rocket STEM Challenge (Forces & Motion)
** For 4th-10th grade Straw Rockets activity, see our product here**Rockets are always a student favorite! This STEM challenge pack includes a paper straw rocket activity, straw rocket engineering design challenge using a Pitsco launcher, student handouts, and extension problems on variable testing and test result comparison. Click here for an editable STEM journal to use with distance learning, including digital and printable versions.Topics covered in rocketry STEM challenge: Forces & moti
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades
Mars Soil Testing STEM Mission (pH, Acids, Bases)
This STEM challenge is an out of this world scientific inquiry mission that begins with a breaking news story about life found on Mars! Challenge your students with the mission of determining which given soil sample is from Mars. Led by a fictitious "Astronaut Alex" mission commander, they will test their soil samples using a pH indicator, analyze their data, and follow up with related math problems. Student worksheets are provided.Topics covered in Mars Soil Testing STEM Mission: Making observa
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Elementary Grades
Sundial
Simple Sundial Printable:
Perfect for studying the relationship between the earth and the sun! Students can observe for themselves the rotation of earth by using this sundial. This is one sundial with four different coloring patterns and a blank one. Instructions and photos included for simple construction.
Some pre-preparation may be needed for younger learners.
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PreK - 12th
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Planets, Rockets, Space Coloring Page. Astronomy Coloring Sheet for Paper Crafts
Kids can blast off into creativity as they customize their own space paper. This solar system coloring sheet becomes scrapbook paper that's perfect for personalizing report covers, origami folding, dioramas, paper craft projects, and more._______________________________________________________Howdy! I'm Katie Clemons. I keep journals with kids, and you can too! Nurture creative thinking, improve penmanship, get silly, and build keepsakes. Together!Follow me here on TPT for weekly new content.Exp
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PreK - 6th
Bottle Rocket Experiment | Neutralization Lab | Newton's Third Law Activity FUN
Bottle Rocket Experiment - Engineering STEM Activity focusing on neutralization, Newton's third law, pressure, and chemical changes - Digital Easel and Print HandoutsTeach through experiential learning using our bottle rocket propulsion science experiment! This activity teaches students about pressure, Newton's third law, and teaches an engineering mindset. The reaction is a neutralization reaction between vinegar and baking soda. Students are tasked with coloring and designing their own bottl
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PreK - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-1
Space and Planets Labs
The labs for the Space and Planets were created to teach students from K – 8 about how space and planets work and interact. This zip file includes the labs for “Constellation Cup”, “Create Your Own Space Station”, “Lunar Cycles”, “Space Bag”, and “Space Shake”. Also, there are handouts designed especially for younger readers with simple, easy-to-follow directions and separate handouts for parents/teachers, with an explanation, the science standard met (based on the California State Science Stand
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K - 12th
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What Is A Solar Eclipse? : Activities for Grades K-2
Skywatchers everywhere are always excited to view a rare total solar eclipse on April 8th. The Moon blocks sunlight across a wide swath of the United States, resulting in a total solar eclipse. We've created two activities for Grades K-2, celebrating this cosmic show and allowing students to explore how a solar eclipse occurs.
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K - 2nd
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 2-PS1-1
, K-PS2-2
Oreo Moon Phases
•The students will be able to describe and demonstrate the motions of the sun and moon.
•The students will be able to describe how the moon moves around the Earth, and how long it takes.
•The students will be able to explain why the moon changes shape, and identify the phases of the moon.
•The students will recognize that the revolution of the Earth around the Sun produces the seasons and how much light we see depends on the positions of the Earth, moon, and sun.
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K - 8th
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Lesson Plan on Moon Phases
Lesson plan about the different moon phases. This lesson comes with an observation sheet for the students to record throughout the week.
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PreK - 6th
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Distance and Star Science and STEM | Astronomy Activities | Grades K 1 2
Let's build a paper tube telescope. This engaging science and STEM unit uses everyday supplies and is easy to clean up. Students will explore distance, size, proportion, and quantity with objects in the sky. This is a complete week-long set of hands-on activities. A thorough teacher guide and student pages are included. Students will follow the scientific method to discover which distance allows them to see the most stars. They will record observations, collect data, create a graph, and wo
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K - 3rd
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-ESS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
Edible Planets
Ever had a hard time teaching the planets the students? Make it more engaging by making it edible! This lesson walks you through how to make an edible solar system (Pluto included!). The lesson includes an orbital sheet, shopping list, and literacy tie in! Make it memorable by making it edible!!
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K - 5th
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Day and Night Sorting Activity
This sorting activity differentiates between activities usually done during the daytime and nighttime. There are 20 day/night activity cards that show activities that students are able to relate to and recognize. Instructional emphasis should make note of the word "USUALLY" done during the day and "USUALLY" done at night. This activity meets NGSS and Texas TEKS standards: NGSS- ESS1.B and Texas TEKS K.4B and !.8C. Two templates for drawing their own day and night activities are included. E
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PreK - 2nd
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Space! Unscramble words to complete sentences
Space! Unscramble words to complete sentences
sun
star
telescope
magnify
moon
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PreK - 12th, Staff
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STEM experiments and activities - Intro. to Astronomy
Introduce young learners to the magic of science with this science pack focused on 5 major themes within astronomy. Perfect for weekly science activities and labs, or just for occasional fun science treats. This pack is intended to give a fun introduction to various aspects of astronomy as well as basic science vocabulary.Make sure to take a look at the preview to see everything this pack holds!This pack focuses on 5 themes: earths rotation, the moon, planets and our solar system, stars, and roc
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Intro. to Science Bundle: STEM experiments and activities!
Weekly planner Printable,Weekly printable ,School timetable,Daily Schedule
♥♥ I love designs that makes you feel good. ♥♥ Instant Download - Weekly Schedule Printable, Hourly Planner, Weekly Organizer, Weekly Printable, Daily Schedule, Home school Planner, Family Planner - Letter sizeStay organised and keep track of your weekly school Schedule Planner.This Printable Weekly Schedule Planner includes both Sunday & Monday start days versions.DETAILS: US Letter size (8.5 x 11 inches).• Number of PDF files: 1.• Quality: High quality, 300 dpi.DOWNLOAD INCLUDES:• 1
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Visualizing our Galaxy
Understand that the solar system is one of many star systems in the Milky Way Galaxy. Integrate the observation of the Milky Way in the night sky with the larger picture of the galaxy where we reside. Understand that our galaxy is one of many galaxies, and we infer our model of the Milky Way partially through observing our galaxies.
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Grades:
K - 12th
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NGSS:
1-PS4-3
, 4-PS3-2
, HS-PS4-3
Mars Helicopter Lab
Build a paper helicopter, then improve the design and compare and measure the performance.
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K - 12th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-PS2-2
, 5-PS2-1
How Does the Sun Warm the Earth
Students will measure the temperatures of air, water, and sand before and after they sit in the sun to examine how the sun heats each differently.
This is an activity out of the book I have called Science Made Simple. Sample file contains a look at many lessons from the book so you can see the general quality of the lessons. All lessons are hands-on and use simple supplies that can be done by any teacher anywhere. The full book can be purchased in my store.
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K - 3rd
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10-Page Planets Poster Set
This poster set includes 10 great visuals on the planets in our solar system. The poster set includes:
Mercury
Venus
Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Sun
Moon
Use these posters to teach students new information, as a classroom decoration or for your bulletin boards! Have fun and enjoy exploring!
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Grades:
K - 9th
Space Binary Bracelets Lab
Work through to gain a greater understanding of both how computers normally conduct the analysis and why scientists use computers for imagingGain a basic understanding of binary coding while creating a binary bracelet using their namesLearn to encode letters into binary
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K - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
, 4-PS4-3
The Science of Color Lab
Demonstrate how light is reflected or absorbed when passing through the color filters. This is a great activity geared for space. This will take about 5-10 minutes to prep, and about 30 minutes to complete.
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K - 12th
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NGSS:
4-PS4-2
, 5-PS1-3
, 2-PS1-1
, MS-PS4-2
Space Stomp Rockets
Work in individually/teams of two to construct and launch paper rockets using a teacher built PVC pipe launcher.
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Grades:
K - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
, 5-PS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
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