Astronomy Unit

Is lesson planning just too much on top of teaching on top of grading on top of classroom management on top of *ahem* living your life?  Get all the guidance you need to teach a comprehensive, no-prep astronomy unit either in person, hybrid, or virtual with my all inclusive unit bundle! 

This unit will save you time, engage your students, and wow your administrators!

Included Materials:

Presentations

• Seasons, Moon Phases, Eclipses, and Tides Google Slides Presentation
• Celestial Bodies, Gravity, & Orbits Google Slides Lesson
• Gravity Presentation Google Slides Lesson
• Star Life Cycles Google Slides Lesson
• Star Characteristics Google Slides Lesson
• Star Systems & Galaxies Google Slides Lesson
• Big Bang Theory Google Slides Lesson

Practice

• Gravity Guided Reading
• Orbits Guided Reading
• Gravity & Orbits Virtual Lab
• Comparing Celestial Bodies Graphic Organizer
• Meteors, Comets, Asteroids Guided Reading
• Seasons Practice
• Moon Phases Practice
• Tides & Eclipses Practice
• Star Life Cycles Guided Reading
• Star Systems & Galaxies Guided Reading
• Big Bang Theory Guided Reading
• Comparing Objects in the Universe
• Distances in Space
• Build a Scale Model of the Solar System
• Our Solar System Stations

Assessment

• 7 CER Prompts
• The Big Bang Theory Comprehension Quiz
• Astronomy Pretest
• Astronomy Study Guide
• Astronomy Unit Test

PLANNING

• FREE UNIT GUIDE

Topics covered in this unit include:

• gravity
• orbits
• the solar system
• seasons
• moon phases
• tides
• eclipses
• distances in space
• stars (characteristics & life cycles)
• galaxies
• black holes
• The Big Bang Theory

Key Features of this Unit:

• Can be implemented in person, hybrid, or virtual 
• Several engaging Google Slides lessons
• Several guided reading resources for homework or class practice
• Project based learning
• Formative and summative assessment

Who is this resource for?

This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It comprehensively covers the topics mentioned, and provides a variety of practice opportunities to suit learners of all different levels and learning styles. 

This resource is ideal for teachers who teach in person, online, or hybrid. Digital versions are included with all resources to make lesson planning a breeze! 

What's Included?

Most of the resources in this bundle will be downloaded as a PDF file in color. If a digital file is connected to that resource, as it is in most cases, you will find the link in a large font on page 2 of the PDF. For resources that are printer friendly, the remaining pages of the PDF can be printed and copied. All relevant resources include an answer key at the end of the file. 

I do not use zip files, instead I package my resources in PDFs as a single document from start to finish. Make sure to scroll through the entire resource if you’re looking for an answer key or alternate version!

Please take a look at the individual product preview files to see more of the resources included in this bundle.

How do I teach this unit? 

Grab the free unit guide that corresponds to this unit by downloading it here in PDF format.

For questions and support:

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or email me at laneyleeteaches@gmail.com.

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