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Astronomy resources for Microsoft Word
Tides Lab Using Water Balloons - Hands On Experience That Kids LOVE!
This lab is a really fun way to use discovery and investigation to teach students how gravity and inertia cause tides, along with the moon. The cost is low (a package of water balloons and yarn) and it is a great activity to get kids moving and outside. They work in small groups and go through a series of steps and procedures and record data. This was one of the most fun labs of the year for students and was instrumental is having kids understand why we have high tides on the side of the Earth c
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6th - 12th
Bill Nye The Moon Video Guide
This 14 question worksheet with answer key allows a way for students to follow along with the 21 minute Bill Nye The Moon video. The items are all fill-in-the-blank. The video and worksheet cover the following concepts: what is the moon; the affects of gravity on the moon; moon phases; eclipses. The worksheet goes in order of the video so students don't lose their place while filling in the guide sheet.
Like all Bill Nye videos, The Moon episode is both educational and entertaining.
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4th - 7th
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5th Grade Amplify Science: Patterns of Earth and Sky End of Unit Test
This is a unit test for Amplify Science's 5th Grade Earth and Sky curriculum. It covers the information presented in Chapters 1 - 4. The test consists of 25 questions: 11 multiple choice, 4 check all that apply, 3 fill in the blank, 5 true/false and 2 short responses. This test DOES NOT include the questions from the End of Unit Assessment created by Amplify Science. The download is a Microsoft Word file and it contains a link to a Google Doc version. Both files are editable. An answer key i
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5th
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Also included in:Â 5th Grade Amplify Science Bundle
Magic School Bus "Get's Lost in Space" Quiz - (solar system)
10 multiple choice questions, bubble sheet, and answer key to go with the Magic School Bus "Get's Lost in Space" video.
This is an editable Word document that can easily be customized to fit your needs.
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Video not included, but can be found on Discovery Education.
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2nd - 5th
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Bill Nye Storms Video Guide Worksheet
This 10 question worksheet with answer key allows a way for students to follow along with the Bill Nye Storm video. The items are all fill-in-the-blank. The video and worksheet cover the following concepts: extreme weather, El Nino, hurricanes, tornadoes, lighting, thunder, air masses. The worksheet goes in order of the video so students don't lose their place while filling in the guide sheet. Like all Bill Nye videos, the Storm episode is both educational and entertaining.
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4th - 7th
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The Martian Movie Questions
The movie the Martian is linked to NGSSS standards by explaining the future of space travel to Mars. This is an OUTSTANDING movie to show late in the year for 8th graders or is perfect for high school. This is a 3 day movie questions project that walks with the movie and is closely tied with it. Not only will it help students understand what is happening in the movie, it will keep them occupied all period; win win. The final day of the movie however skips the walk-thru questions and simply gives
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8th - 12th
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Earth Science Praxis Exam Study Guide
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I made this study guide based on the PDF from the Praxis site: https://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/5571.pdf
Includes all test specifications and sections needed to know for the exam!
> I passed for my state standards from studying this study guide I made! Good luck, studying one page a day helps!
MY STUDY TIPS:
• Study every day.
• Study a page a day, and also go back to old material to refresh.
• Pick a time of
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7th - 12th
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Science Activities Moon Phase, Eclipse, and Tides Webquests Activity Editable
NO PREP! Two different webquests on two different pages that can be used together or separately. Easy to incorporate and can be used as one class period or two depending upon grade level etc. These webquests can be used together or separately. The first webquest focuses on moon phases and eclipses, and the second webquest is about tides. Students explore websites to find information and answer the questions. The file is editable to adapt to your needs - p.1-2 is set up to be printed as a two sid
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5th - 11th
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Space Exploration Research Project - No Prep!
For this project students will choose one space exploration mission from a list of 23 included. (You may add or change these as this package is editable.) They will then be given a list of questions to research and will be asked to create 5 complex questions of their own to research as well. Once they have completed their research they will be putting this information into a presentation of their choice and creating a model of their space vehicle. This package includes everything you need to giv
The Life Cycle Of A Star - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes what scientist currently believe to be the life circle of stars from heat clashing nebulas to massive supernovae.
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match exercise and a fun crossword . The vocabulary used in the text
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Science Reading Comprehension Bundle - Informational Texts
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)
Stars: Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Worksheet
The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Worksheet has 27 questions to help students understand and interpret information about stars. Students are asked to explain the relationship between surface temperature and color as well as brightness and size. In addition, students are asked to compare the characteristics of one star to another star, including the Sun. This H-R worksheet includes a detailed answer key to help you facilitate this lesson with your students. If you are interested in additional a
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6th - 9th
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Solar System Project with Rubric
This solar system project allows students to explore different aspects of their assigned planet. The first page of the document is what you give the students to explain what your expectations are. Students are then required to research their assigned planet with their group members to find the answers to the questions. I have also included three rubrics that you will use to assess their knowledge and performance of the project. One rubric is used for the posterboard and/or model, another one
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3rd - 6th
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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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Bill Nye Comets & Meteors Video Worksheet
This 11 question video guide with teacher answer key goes along with the Bill Nye Comets and Meteors Video. You will need to have the video to use this product. The video and worksheet cover the following concepts: comets, meteors, meteoroids, meteorites, asteroids, shooting stars, elliptical orbit, craters, formation of these objects, composition of these objects. The worksheet goes in order of the video so students don't lose their place while filling in the guide sheet. In addition, the work
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4th - 7th
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2024 Solar Eclipse 5E NGSS Inquiry Lesson - Local Data & Safety Exploration
Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with the 5E inquiry lesson. This no prep, editable, option will teach your students about what to expect in their area, the cause of eclipses, importance in studying the phenomenon, safety considerations, and how to create a pinhole projector. Scientific practices such as asking questions, developing models, and analyzing data will be utilized. Your students will be prepared for this once in a lifetime opportunity!
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
NGSS/NJSLA-Science Middle School Standardized Test "Cheat Sheet" Review Guide
A 19 page condensed collection of notes covering ten units from NGSS middle school science classes designed for the 8th grade NJSLA-S standardized test. Units are listed in the product preview!
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6th - 8th
The Universe: Secrets of the Sun Video Questions
The Secrets of the Sun video questions in the Universe Series Season 1 focuses on the energy, layers phenomena and life cycle of the sun. The video sheet has twenty-two questions and includes an answer key.
Other Universe Series video questions:
The Most Dangerous Places in the Universe Video Questions
The Universe Series: Mars the Red Planet Video Questions
The Universe: The End of the Earth Video Sheet
The Universe: The Life and Death of a Star Video Questions
The Universe: The Moon Video
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6th - 12th
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Flame Test Lab of Compounds and Colors with hand sanitizer and household salts
Flame Test of Compounds and Colors is a low cost lab demonstration to fire up your students. This chemistry lab uses hand sanitizer and household chemicals of sodium chloride (table salt), potassium chloride (salt substitute), sodium borate (insecticide with borax acid) and potassium hydrogen tartare (cream of tartar) in a safe and fun fiery introduction to compounds! Excite electrons and ignite your students interest in elements with this demonstration of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and p
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS4-1
, HS-PS4-3
Bill Nye: S3E1 The Planets (Solar system) video follow along (with answer key)
Bill Nye - The Planets video follow along.
In word format so you can make any changes to adapt it better to your classes needs.
Very easy for my 6th grade EC classes, it includes 10 multiple choice questions. This way they get a chance to watch the video and not spend all of the time on reading and answering the follow along questions.
Includes 1 open-ended brief response question.
Answer key included
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Bill Nye: The Science guy Outer Space (7) Video Bundle (With answer keys)
Earth Science worksheets: Label the planets in our solar system
Earth Science worksheets: Label the planets in our solar system2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to identify and label the eight planets in our Solar System from looking at the picture (Earth, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune).Word bank providedStudents can also color in the planetsWorksheet aimed for higher kindergarten/lower primary levels
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K - 10th
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Also included in:Â Primary Space Bundle: (10 worksheets, 60%+ off)
Solar system space quiz (great for 3rd-5th grade) 20 questions !
This is a 20 question multiple choice quiz. These questions are similar to State standardized test questions
**Some of the vocabulary on this quiz are planets, orbit, rotation, revolution, light year, solar system, galaxies, comets, asteroids
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FCAT, COMMON CORE, NGSSS
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3rd - 5th
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ADOPT-A-CONSTELLATION- research stars in common constellations EDITABLE
ADOPT-A-CONSTELLATION-find information online about stars in common constellations-including magnitudes, distances, color, placement in the sky. Also including information about the constellation itself- history, mythology, and best times if the year to view.A list of websites to use for resources is included as well. This works well after my Star Reference Sheet activity which explains star magnitudes (absolute and apparent). Grading rubric is included.
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5th - 9th
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Earth, Sun, And Moon Interactions Choice Board Project
This project is available as a Microsoft Word download for easy editing and differentiation. The project covers the Earth, Sun, and Moon interactions including Eclipses, Different Seasons, and Changing Tides. Download includes a Rubric and Accountability Sheet to notify parents of the project at the time it is assigned.
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4th - 7th
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