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Free 5th grade astronomy simulations
Reason for the Seasons Lab
This lab is suitable for students from grades 5-8 and addresses the following learning goals:
I can survey a group of people to collect data
I can tally data and organize by main idea
I can create a bar graph or pie chart with the data I collect
I can model how the Earth experiences seasons
I can model what would happen if the Earth did not have a tilt
I can describe how seasons in the Northern Hemisphere differ from seasons in the Southern Hemisphere through the year
Materials:
This document,
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Distance from the Sun Lab
Lab for Junior High students to model the distance planets are from the Sun and each other. This lab also has Christian elements by asking the students to answer what this makes them wonder about their Creator.
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Moon Phase Experiment Inquiry Based
We demonstrated the moon phases with a quick experiment and a wonderful worksheet that reinforces the size, and location of the moon, sun and earth.
This download includes the a quick lesson plan on the moon phase experiment, a sample of how we completed my worksheet and the 2 sided worksheet. All you'll need is a bright light (like a workshop light) and 6 foam craft balls.
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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Seasons of Change
This XplorePak features a realistic animation that allows the user to visualize the the total amount of sunlight the Earth receives in the Northern and Southern hemispheres. The simulation is controlled by a slide mechanism allowing the user to move the Earth around the Sun over a period of 12 months.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Rocket Around Earth: You Make a Choice
Rocket Around Earth: You Make a Choice
This PowerPoint uses real NASA photographs. It can be used as an introduction or review of Space Science. Students individually or as a group, can make a choice about what happens next in the story. They are a rocket that soars 100 miles above the earth and saves people from a hurricane or they fly 20,000 miles above the earth to see the oceans and continents. The choices have happy endings. A note to parents or teachers provides possible lessons.
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Grades:
K - 6th
Solar System Explorer3D
Teaching the Solar System through 3D simulation
1) Students will gain a basic understanding of the Solar System through 3D simulation and visualization
2) Students will gain a deeper understanding of the many components of the Solar System and how they function together.
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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How much is a million
The purpose of this Power Point is to introduce students to the concepts of 1 million, and 1 billion as they look at some things that they are familiar with such as money, sand, and outer space objects.
Students in Math and Science sometimes have no idea what very large numbers such as millions or billions mean. One of the best ways to teach the concept is to ask students to imagine what they think is equal to millions or billions. Using real-life examples gives students something to make conne
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Grades:
5th - 8th
CleverBooks Space
CleverBooks Space is a free mobile application empowered by Augmented Reality (controlled virtual reality through a mobile device and a marker).It covers engineering and space interactive Augmented Reality tasks for primary and secondary level kids.It is designed to enhance interest and curiosity levels in STEM, particularly focused on topics like astronomy, space exploration, and space technology.The areas covered: planets of the Solar system, space rocket assembling, functions of the SpaceX ro
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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Into the Sun3d
Teaching the Sun, science, and astronomy through 3D simulation.
1) Students will gain a basic understanding of the Sun through 3D simulation and visualization.
2) Students will gain a deeper understanding of how the Sun operates and its important features
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Grades:
1st - 10th
Solar System Virtual Exploration
Explore our solar system in an interactive simulation. Travel to each planet to gather information on them!
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Cassiopeia Constellation Viewer: Distance Learning
Cassiopeia Constellation Viewer: Learn all about the constellation Cassiopeia and how to make the constellation appear on a wall! This activity can be completed on it's own or as part of the Cabin Fever Astronomy videos which are part of the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery's Digital Programming found here: https://www.boonshoftmuseum.org/experience-more/digital-programming/*********************************************************************************************************Customer Tips:Use
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Grades:
5th - 9th
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