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Middle school astronomy resources
Planets of the Solar System Worksheets and Activities Unit with Craft Project
This massive BEST-SELLING Solar System Activities Pack gives you a wealth of fun, informational and engaging materials to help you study our corner of the universe with your students! Use these reading passages, hands on activities, graphic organizers, interactive notebook activities, task cards, writing activities posters and projects and more to build excitement about space science and our amazing solar system! Included in this MASSIVE solar system unit: Teacher Suggested Lesson Plans4 pages o
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3rd - 6th
Phases of the Moon Cut & Paste Activity & Reading Comprehension Space Astronomy
In this activity, students are presented with an article describing the phases of the moon. 25 questions (matching, true/false, and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. In addition, there is a cut and paste activity for the phases of the moon. Students also label each phase. INCLUDES:Informational text 900-1000 Lexile25 questions- matching, true/false, multiple choiceStudents cut out the pictures and paste them in order. (In the BW version, they must shade the correct sides.)They al
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: MEGA Science Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer
Solar System Create, Facts, and Fill Ins on a String Interactive Science Fun!
Solar System: On A String Interactive {Create, Facts, and Fill Ins}The entire solar system is included in this pack.Once assembled your students will love that it will actually look like the solar system in the order in which the planets appear. There are dashed guidelines for cutting and on the back of each planet is a fill ins page. Requires 8.5 by 11 paper total of 14 pages – one set of full color art and one set of black line art for your students to color.The back of each planet asks – how
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K - 8th
Stars & Constellations Coordinate Plane Graphing Pictures Activity Ordered Pairs
Graphing the Constellations: This activity integrates Math and Science by teaching students about coordinate graphing as well as the constellations! The constellations are precisely positioned so that their positions match that of their actual positions in the sky! This can even be used as a constellation star map! UPDATE (10/12/16): I have tweaked many of the pictures to make it easier for students to connect the dots for each constellation. Please re-download to receive this update.This act
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4th - 9th
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Space Science Stations | Sun, Earth, Moon Phases, Solar System | 4th 5th grade
Get ready to facilitate learning with informative, easy prep centers! Space Science Stations includes 9 station activities that focus on the Sun, Earth, our moon, moon phases, our solar system, and day and night.Includes guided student sheets, an answer key, quicker prep, and improved activities for your class!9 StationsRead It: Read about the characteristics of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and record information about their sizes, compositions, and gravity.Create It: Use materials to build a model
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4th - 6th
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Oreo Moon Phases Activity (Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft) Lunar Cycle
Moon Phases: This Oreo moon phases activity has students learn and have fun using Oreo Cookies!
Oreo Moon Phases Activity Contents:
1. Moon Phase identification: Followed by Oreo shaping & placement
2. Oreo's around the Earth: 2 different Sun, Earth, Moon Formats:
A. One showing a persons perspective from Earth with viewing angle
B. One without the viewing angle
3. Two pages of Answers
Important: This product is part of my Moon Phases Activities Bundle: (20% OFF!
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3rd - 8th
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Solar System and Planets Reading Passages | The Solar System Worksheets
This Solar System and Planets Close Reading Packet has everything you need for a complete reading and science unit in your classroom. Differentiated reading passages, writing activities, no prep worksheets, and coloring pages are at the heart of this one-stop resource for learning about each planet!Please click the PREVIEW above for an idea of everything included in this loaded resource!If you have never used Close Reading or even if you are already a pro, this 110+ page packet truly is for you!
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4th - 7th
Also included in: Solar System and Planets Activities Bundle | Solar System Project
Solar System Planet Activity Collaborative Collaboration Poster Coloring and Art
Planets Research Collaborative Posters let students work together to display their learning about our solar system. Collaborative research poster activities are so much fun because they combine group work, with creativity, color and so much fun! THIS PRODUCT CAN BE PURCHASED FOR 50% OFF IN MY MASSIVE SOLAR SYSTEM BUNDLE! CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR HUGE SAVINGS!!⭐️⭐️ SOLAR SYSTEM RESOURCE BUNDLE ⭐️⭐️This collaborative science project includes NINE 19" x 14" planet collaborative research poster
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3rd - 6th
Stars and Constellation Research and Creative Project | Science Activity
Students become an expert on a constellation by researching and creating a visual representation of the constellation. This mini-research project integrates science, writing, and art. An engaging project for upper elementary and middle school students!THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESPDF quick print fileEditable Google Slides™ pages (student instructions, constellation list, grading rubric)Websites for research21 student examples of visual representationsConstellation research introduction/instruction page
Earth Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
SCIENCE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK FOR EARTH SCIENCEThis product is a compilation of ALL Earth Science Interactive Notebook chapters. This download will save you 20% off the individually listed chapters!Each activity enables students to process the information given by the teacher then allows them to use self-direction to apply their new knowledge. The engaging activities always vary in order for all students to use and benefit from different learning styles. Activities included correlating with the
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5th - 10th
Space STEM Challenges and Activities
Engineering~Math~Art~Science
These 8 STEM/STEAM Space activities and challenges are a perfect way to integrate more STEM strategies into a space unit. These activities can be used throughout a unit as each topic is covered (moon phases, planets, orbits, asteroids, constellations, etc.) or at the end of the unit as culminating activities.
Each activity includes a student direction page with all materials listed, a sign to label the centers, reflection/follow-up pages for students to complete, a
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: STEM Activities Bundle
The Moon - Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Digital Activities (Google Slides)
This Google Slides Presentation is filled with activities and editable informational slides to supplement your unit on The Moon! Students will learn about the moon's phases, eclipses, and how it effects the tides. Students will begin by filling out a KWL chart so students can share what they want to learn about the moon. Then select from a number of engaging, high-interest activities to assign students for further practice and review. Answer keys are included!UPDATE 7/21 - Most text on the infor
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Science Digital Activities BUNDLE for Google Slides™ or PowerPoint
Solar System Project: Research a Planet & Convince People to Move Planet Project
Solar System Project: Create a Commercial Skit to convince Human Earthlings to Move to Another Planet! Students LOVE this Solar System activity because it combines planet research, group work and performance! Students choose one of the planets (Pluto is included, Earth is not!) to research and then they are responsible for creating a commercial skit persuading humans to move there! This Planets Project is a great fit for elementary through high school!This Solar System Project includes:- Projec
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3rd - 10th
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The Solar System and Planets Activities Unit - Outer Space - Solar Eclipse 2024
This 130+ page complete solar system unit for elementary contains everything you need to complete an engaging space interactive notebook. It contains a variety of solar system activities for your upcoming space unit, including solar system reading comprehension passages and questions, solar system worksheets, planet and solar system projects, and more! It includes information on astronauts, planets, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides, and more.⭐⭐⭐Makes a great addition to your Solar Eclipse 202
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3rd - 6th
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Moon Phases Activity Foldable: Cootie Catcher: Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft
Moon Phases: These moon phases cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning the phases of the Moon. Folding Directions (with pictures) are Included.
Moon Phases Cootie Catchers Contents (5 Versions):
1. Identify the Moon Phase from the picture
2. Identify the Moon Phase from the picture (low ink version)
3. Students shade in the Moon Phase to Identify
4. Students Identify the Moon Phase from descriptions
5. Students identify the Moon Phase from descriptions (low ink
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2nd - 9th
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Planets Activity: Astronomy Escape Room (Space Science: Solar System Game)
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the plants within our solar system. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Important: (How to Make Completely Digital)This product normally requires the printing of the questions to accompany a digital form for students to input answers. But if you follow a couple simple steps, this can be made entirely digital! Just use the following tool:https://smallpdf.com/split-pdf(choose "extrac
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4th - 9th
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Space Exploration History Timeline Activity | NASA | Space Race Lesson | Reading
This is an informational text timeline activity to help your students to learn about the biggest events in space exploration history. There are 29 events included, each represented on a timeline card with a relevant photo and caption (from NASA’s public galleries). I have included two sizes for the timeline cards (large and smaller). There is a student timeline worksheet which contains a box for each major event on the timeline in which students will fill in information and answer questions whil
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6th - 9th
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Activities Middle School Great North American Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. This resource includes solar eclipse activities to inform and engage your middle school students for this historic event.Pick and choose from a variety of activities as a mini unit or an entire week of learning.Don’t miss out on this great teaching opportunity as we won’t see another total solar eclipse of this magnitude in the U.S. until 2045.In addition to the instructional passages and PowerPoints, this resource inclu
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6th - 8th
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Integrated Unit and Presentation (Print and Digital)
This thematic unit is full of engaging and quality activities in all areas of curriculum to help students develop a strong conceptual understanding of solar eclipses, specifically the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. This is such a unique opportunity for all! Get students exited about this upcoming event!***Both a Print Version and a Digital Version for Google Classroom™ are included with this purchase.****Activities included:Activity 1: Solar Eclipse: Students read an informa
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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 5-ESS1-2
, 2-ESS1-1
Also included in: Space Super Bundle: Solar System, Eclipse, Astronomer
Electromagnetic Spectrum Webquest
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Editable MS Word, PDF, and Google Slides all included! This Electromagnetic Spectrum Webquest makes a great introduction, review, absent student work, sub-plan, guided practice, or student-led teaching tool. Your students will complete three online tasks to learn about electromagnetic radiation, waves, electromagnetic spectrum, and the properties and uses of electromagnetic waves. Students will lead their own learning as they complete this editable, printable, and digital webquest. ⭐ TOP
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS4-4
, HS-PS4-5
, MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, HS-PS4-3
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Also included in: Earth and Space Science Webquest Bundle - Growing Bundle
Constellations Greek Mythology and Zodiac Reading Passages
#bestsellerof2023 Greek Mythology and Zodiac Constellation Reading Passages for the Intermediate Grades! This 43-page packet is full of great resources to make planning meaningful academic discussions around Greek Mythology and the Zodiac constellations easy. Students will love the exciting approach, too! This packet includes the following:Greek Mythological Constellations:Andromeda, Canis Major, Cassiopeia, Hercules, Orion, Pegasus, Ursa Major, and Ursa MinorZodiac Constellations:Capricorn, Ari
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4th - 6th
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Solar and Lunar Eclipses Reading Comprehension Worksheet Upper Elementary Middle
This informational text describes what an eclipse is, the difference between lunar and solar eclipses, predicting eclipses, and eclipses in the United States. 18 questions (which kind?, multiple choice, word search, and crossword) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as the keys. Includes:Compare and Contrast chart for students to complete (Solar vs. Lunar Eclipses) 18 questions- which kind?, multiple choice Word SearchCrossword Puzzle Col
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: MEGA Science ELA Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer
(3rd 4th 5th 6th Grade) GIANT OUTER SPACE Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
Great for astronomy club fun! Please your star gazers with this GIANT outer space themed word search puzzle. It has 67 vocabulary words for them to hunt down. Word search puzzles make great no prep activities for early finishers, bell ringers, morning work, handouts, homework, lesson plan supplements, and sub files.The vocabulary words covered on this worksheet are: Antimatter, Asteroid, Astronaut, Astronomy, Big Bang, Black Hole, Celestial, Ceres, Cluster, Comet, Constellation, Copernicus, Co
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3rd - 6th
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Solar System Craft
When your students complete this Solar System activity, they will have a better understanding of how the planets orbit the sun. Includes a short PowerPoint slide show that includes facts about each planet. Each slide will show the students a photograph of a planet. These slides will provide some background information before the Solar system craft is completed. Included:-A Powerpoint fact slide for each planetSunMercuryVenusEarth MarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptune Pluto-A Solar System Craft-Sola
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1st - 6th
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1-ESS1-1
Also included in: Solar Eclipse 2024 and Solar System Craft Bundle for K-1
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