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8th grade astronomy project pdfs
Newton's Laws of Motion Foldable - Great for Science Interactive Notebooks
Students will create a Frayer model foldable which will help them understand Newton's three laws of motion. The Frayer model foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, draw a picture, and apply the information by generating examples and non-examples for each vocabulary term. The foldable is designed to fit on a standard 8.5 x 11 paper and requires printing two pages (double-sided). The foldable makes a great interactive notebook entry or classroom wall display. Complete
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5th - 8th
STEM Space Moon Crater Design Challenge (Engineering Design Process)
Can your team of astronauts work together to land a rover in the center of a crater on the Moon? This engaging STEM challenge is a fun way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! Students use the engineering design process and explore the forces of motion to place a ball in a cup at the center of a 6 foot diameter circle without entering the circle. This challenge represents placing a NASA rover into the middle of the Apollo lunar crater for expl
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Moon Phase Calendar - draw the moon every night and write the correct phase
Month long Moon log with space for the date and the correct phase.
For more Moon lessons- check out these!
Moon Phases Cut and Paste Practice
Moon Basics reading for annotating with review questions embedded
Review Moon Phases using your Birthday! Computers needed
Moon Phase Calendar Cut and Paste Practice- how long is each Moon phase?
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2nd - 8th
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Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Planets of the Solar System - Research Project with Rubric
Planets of the Solar System - Research Project with Rubric - 5 page research project on all planets of our solar system with rubric and research organizer. This project will engage your students as they learn about each of the planets of the solar system. It includes a research organizer to focus student research, web links for possible research, a rubric for ease of marking, a student handout to explain the project and a teacher guide for ease of use!
Your students will love learning about t
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4th - 9th
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Earth's Tilt and Reason for the Seasons Activity BUNDLE NGSS MS-ESS1-1
SAVE 20% off list prices plus 2 FREE BONUSES! Designed to SUPPLEMENT and add ENGAGEMENT to an existing middle school seasons unit with great activities, an easy supplies lab, and a graphing project. Supports NGSS MS-ESS1-1 and HS-ESS1-4. BUNDLE INCLUDES:Bust a Seasons Myth ActivityGraph the Sun's Angle & Length of DaylightRotation/Revolution Sorting ActivityEasy Supplies Angle of Light LabContrast Indirect/Direct Sunlight Worksheet - FREE BONUSSeasons Review Game Activity - FREE BONUSINDI
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7th - 10th
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MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS1-1
Planet Research Project Write a Children's Book | Solar System | Middle School
Your students will love writing a fun children's book for this Planet Research Project! Their children’s book will tell and illustrate a fictional story taking place on a planet. You can choose to keep the planet choices those within our solar system (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto?) and/or you can allow your students to choose other planets outside of our solar system that have been discovered. Some of my students LOVE that they can choose ‘the Diamond Planet’ or
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Scaled Solar System Activity: Relative Distances and Sizes of the Planets
For this Scaled Solar System activity, students will work in groups to create a scaled model of the solar system by measuring (and calculating in the case of the more challenging version of this activity) the specific distance to place each "planet" from the "sun". This will help your students understand the relative distances and sizes of the planets while satisfying the visual and kinesthetic learning styles of your middle school students! It also perfectly aligns to the NGSS Standard MS-ESS1-
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Solar Eclipse Art Activity
Create a beautiful artistic representation of the Solar Eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024!This Project Guide Contains:Photo documentation of the full artistic processThorough descriptions and step by step procedures of the artistic processInstructor Artwork ExamplesStudent Artwork ExamplesRecommended Materials for this Project Include:9x12” Black Construction Paper Precut paper circle, any color is fine (4” shown)Assorted Chalk Pastels (blues shown)Paper Towel or Tissue for smudging chalkPainte
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PreK - 9th
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2024 Solar Eclipse Activities and Worksheets | Grades 6 - 8
Get ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey to learn about and view a total solar eclipse with this comprehensive set of eclipse activities, readings, and worksheets for students in middle school! Be ready for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 Don’t miss your opportunity!This resource includes a variety of activities that are designed to be used before, during, and after the eclipse. With these materials, your students will have a complete understanding of what causes an ec
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6th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-1
Scale Properties of Objects in Solar System Activity Project POSTER PROJECT
Help students understand the true scale* and proportions* of our solar system with this clear, step-by-step astronomy activity! Students create a (really long!) poster of our solar system. NO CALCULATIONS REQUIRED!⭐ Get this activity at a big discount in our Scale Properties in Space BUNDLE!⭐In this activity, students will follow these steps:Tape 9 pieces of copy paper together to create a long poster OR use two 18" x 24" poster papers that each have been halved. (Directions provided.)Follow sp
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Scale Properties of Objects in the Solar System Activity Bundle
Moon Phases and Ocean Tides Activity BUNDLE NGSS MS-ESS1-1
SAVE 20% plus 3 FREE BONUSES! These resources are designed to supplement and add engagement to an existing moon and tides unit. Supports NGSS standards MS-ESS1-1 and MS-ESS1-2.BUNDLE INCLUDES:Moon Phase Sorting Activity (FREE BONUS)Graphing Moon PhasesEclipse Starter Activity (FREE BONUS)Graphing Tides ActivityRelationship Between Tides and Moon Phases Calendar ActivityMoon Phases & Tides Manipulative Activity (FREE BONUS)INDIVIDUAL RESOURCE DESCRIPTIONS:Moon Phase Sorting Activity: FREE B
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7th - 10th
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HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-1
Planet Earth Print Paintings
Create Out of this World Planet Earth Prints with this comprehensive guide.This Project Guide Contains:Photo documentation of the artistic processThorough descriptions and step by step proceduresInstructor artwork examplesStudent artwork samplesProject extensionsRecommended Materials for this Project Include:9x12” (or larger) Black Construction PaperReusable or Disposable Paint PaletteTempera Paints: Greens, Blues, WhiteSeparate container of only white tempera paintLarge tip brush (round or flat
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in: Favorite Projects Mega Bundle!
Earth and Space Unit 5E Science Lessons Solar system project stars and galaxies
Wouldn't it be great if you had highly engaging fun solar system, planets, stars, and galaxy activities ready to go for the next 4-5 weeks so that you don't have to spend another weekend lesson planning? Spend your weekends doing what you want to do with already done, engaging, and differentiated Space 5E model lessons that will take you through the next three to four weeks of school.(Includes six bonus lessons that you can only find when you buy this bundle)This lesson plan unit bundle will pro
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4th - 10th
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Straw Rocket STEM Challenge (Forces & Motion, Variables)
Rockets are always a student favorite! This STEM challenge pack includes a paper rocket activity, straw rocket engineering design challenge, handouts on Newton's Laws and forces, and extension problems on variable testing and graphing. Topics covered in this STEM challenge include: Forces & MotionNewton's Third LawEngineering Design ProcessAnglesVariables & Testing (1) Paper Rocket Activity: Students make a paper rocket with the template provided and then launch with a smaller straw. (2)
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Rocketry STEM Challenges Bundle: Forces & Variables
Solar System Project - Create a Planet Alien
This is a project designed to coincide with any Solar System unit. Students create an alien that would survive on one of the specific seven planets. They must create ten physical features to help the alien survive on that planet.
Organizers, assignment sheets, and assessment sheet included!
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4th - 8th
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STEM Balloon Rocket Design Challenge (Engineering Design Process)
We have added an engineering twist to the classic balloon rocket demo! This engaging STEM challenge is a fun way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! This hands-on activity is an engaging design challenge that allows students to work in teams, apply the engineering design process, and connect science topics to real-world applications. The teacher will provide the structure to the project, but students will take an active role in designing and
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4th - 9th
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Also included in: Rocketry STEM Challenges Bundle: Forces & Variables
Science Constellation Project Research Science Constellations Research Project
NO PREP! You can use this project as an introduction to constellations or to have students expand upon their prior knowledge about constellations. Students choose a constellation and research to find the pertinent information that applies to their constellation. This project can be adapted as a PowerPoint presentation, a poster, a written paper, or a tri-fold depending upon your classroom needs. I've used it several ways depending upon my class! Easy to incorporate and begin today!
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5th - 8th
Let's Research: A Solar System Project
An independent file folder project!
This science file was designed to give your students a place to research and organize their solar system content.
The Solar System File includes:
*Student Directions
*File Folder Components
*Solar System File Label (The box with their name and picture)
*The Sun Box
*Vocabulary Boxes
*Mini Poster Planet Facts Section
*Tourism Paragraph
*Planet Mini Poster
*Planet Facts Chart
*Space Equipment Boxes
*Opinion Paragraph
*Space Exploration Timeline
*Are the Ri
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5th - 8th
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Astronomy Creativity Activities Morning Work, Brain Breaks
Unlock creativity in your classroom with Astronomy creativity activities!The goal of creativity challenges is to help students think in different ways. The ability to generate unique thoughts and ideas is known as divergent thinking. When students are thinking outside the box it results in creative solutions. Perfect for the Solar Eclipse 2024!Students can create their own constellations, make something different out of solar eclipse glasses with finish the picture activities, and make as many i
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1st - 8th
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Mission to Mars Planning Game (Mars Habitat STEM Project)
Mars Colony Project Guide + Planning GameCan you keep a team of colonists alive and happy on Mars? Students work in teams to complete the ultimate project-based learning STEM experience: planning a long-term settlement on Mars! These activities can be used as a companion to the Mars Colony Project, which provides handouts to guide students to brainstorm and plan design solutions for a Mars colony. This Mission to Mars Planning Game product dives deeper into possible colony solutions, adds an int
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Grades:
4th - 9th
NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Mission to Mars Semester STEM Unit + Mars Colony Project!
*Space Project: Create an Alien and Planet
This is a FUN, NO-PREP project, with a CHECKLIST and RUBRIC. The students can apply their learning of space in a creative and imaginative way. They will need to explain the seasons, other celestial bodies in their solar systems, the effect of these bodies on their planet and much more.This package includes:10 worksheets1 checklist1 rubricThis project can be done right on these sheets and/or you may choose to get the students to make 3D versions of their alien and planets (depending on the time)
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5th - 8th
The SUN: 3D Model Foldable of the Sun & It's Layers (Middle School Solar System)
A constructivist approach to learning science concepts and systems. Designed with classroom teachers in mind, this easy to use creation project is great for class work, homework, and mini assessments.Click here to save 25% on this model with our Super Saver 3D Model Maker of 9 different model making activities.Model explores the layers of the SUN and it's components. Finished size is 7 inch in diameter.Appropriate for grade levels 5 to 9.Ideal for classroom activity or project assignment.Suppli
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7th - 9th
Moon Phases Wheel for Interactive Science Notebooks
This interactive notebook wheel makes learning the phases of the moon more engaging and meaningful. Students draw and label each phase and then create a wheel cover to see the moon wax and wane. A great way for students to test themselves on each phase because the next stage is covered and can then be revealed to see if they are correct. Can even be used as an informal assessment!
Directions and template included.
Moon Phases Wheel by Nasreen Wahid is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribut
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4th - 8th
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