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8th grade astronomy centers for Microsoft Word
Space Science Lab Station Activity Bundle - Engaging, Hands-on Activities
This bundle includes 7 Space Lab Station Activities.If you're looking to provide a great learning experience for your students and save a little money as well, you've come to the right place. Do you use Science Centers in your classroom? These would be perfect.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Buyer Comments: - "Used this today and my freshman LOVED it! The lesson provides opportunities for the students to both be creative and demonstra
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6th - 10th
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Should We Bring Planet Pluto Back?
This reader's theater is for a small group of 4. In it, Olivia believes that Pluto should be reclassified a planet again. Sam thinks it should be kept as a dwarf planet. The evidence is discussed and students are left with the decision. When this reader’s theater is over, students write a response stating their opinion and using evidence. I wrote this one because my students enjoyed debating it became a good way to get interest built up for an argumentative paper. I use all of my Reader's Theate
Read to Learn - Lunar Eclipses - Introductory Earth Science and Astronomy
This reading introduces students to lunar eclipses as well as different types of eclipses (total, annular, and partial) Students are provided short paragraphs about lunar eclipses and are provided models to aid their understanding. Ample space is provided to allow students to interact with the text by circling / boxing / underlining key ideas. One suggestion for use is to provide students sticky notes to practice asking a question for each paragraph. The question should then be answered by r
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5th - 8th
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Elliptical Orbit Lab
General materials from your drawer and Voila !!!Elliptical orbit lab !
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6th - 9th
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Rotation vs. Revolution Worksheet
This activity dives into the differences between rotation and revolution. The differences in the motions are discussed as well as what may happen to the Earth if their speeds were to change. The motions of other planets will be analyzed which will lead into further discussions. A YouTube video link is included so that students may visualize these motions before the lesson.This resource may be used by lower grades but contains higher order thinking with some of the guided questions. You may e
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6th - 12th
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Estes Rocket Experiment Form
This is a form that can be used in conjunction with launching an Estes Rocket in which the students can use math to determine the height of the launch, the speed in MPH, and how long it would take our rocket to reach space if it were to continue on its journey.
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5th - 8th
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Solar System Scale Model
Great activity for showing the actual size of the solar system. Students will do some investigation about the solar system and then create a scale model of the solar system on register paper. Document is completely editable for you to make changes as needed for your classroom. Materials needed: This activity page and register/receipt paper. I found some on Amazon or at Walmart for a low price.
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5th - 8th
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Protist Characteristics Graphic Organizer
This graphic organizer is a great way for students to conceptually organize important characteristics about the four main protists: Amoebas, Paramecium, Volvox, Euglena. It summarizes the main characteristics of each protists: How do they move? How do they get their energy? Prokaryote or Eukaryote? Where do they live? How do they get rid of their waste? How do they reproduce? Single-celled or Multicelluar? Special Features? It can be used as a formatve assessment or a quiz or an exit ticket or
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5th - 9th
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Atmosphere lab activity stations
This lab sheet walks you (and students) through 6 different activities examining concepts such as the Coriolis effect, how air affects falling objects, how salt influences ice, types of radiation (heat vs. light), and how moving air affects objects. The attached lab sheet includes the procedures and assessment questions.
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6th - 8th
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Science SOL 6.8 - Solar System Vocabulary (Fill in the Blanks)
Fill in the blank vocabulary definitions for Science SOL 6.8. Key included. Can be edited.
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Science 6 - ALL VA 6 SOLs - Course Bundle
Should We Bring Planet Pluto Back? - Spanish Reader's Theater for Small Groups
This Reader's Theater was written for a small group of 4 students. In Spanish the title would be '¿Deberíamos Devolver a Plutón la Categoría de Planeta?' It is to help students understand how planets are classified. It is great way to tie in Science with Language Arts and Spanish! In the script, a girl named Olivia believes that Pluto should be reclassified a planet again. Sam thinks it should be kept as a dwarf planet. The evidence is discussed and students are left with the decision. When this
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
James Webb Space Telescope Project
The JWST is a telescope that will be launched into space in 2018 to replace the Hubble Telescope.
This project is completely student driven where students are given possible research topics on the telescope and must develop their own project. The project offers a few examples of what students can research however how they present their findings is completely up to them.
This project is geared towards a Meteorology class however can be adapted to other sciences such Astrology and Environmental
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7th - 12th
Astronomy Hands-on Activities
This set of 8 station activities allows for kinesthetic and visual learners to finally understand some of the difficult concepts in astronomy, such as the distance between the planets, the mass of each planet, student weight on each planet, the distance between Earth and the moon, what influences the characteristics of an impact crater, how distance influences detail we can/can't see, how rotation affects shuttle launches, and relative age on the other planets.
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6th - 9th
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Isaac Newton Biography Summary/Essay/Test/Answers
This lesson has everything you need to address multiple standards and 1 week worth of material! The lesson includes a text summary, analysis, essay questions, multiple choice test, AND ANSWER KEY! all in an editable Microsoft Word Document for your own editing preference. Even if you already have the book and do not need the summary, the resources here alone are worth it! Just print once and make copies at your printer for each section. Enjoy!
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4th - 12th
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FAMOUS ASTRONOMERS OF ALL TIME WORD SEARCH
THIS WORD SEARCH PROVIDES A LIST OF MANY FAMOUS ASTRONOMERS; USE THIS FOR AN ACTIVITY IN A SCIENCE CENTER. YOU MIGHT WANT TO USE THIS TO ASK STUDENTS TO WRITE A FEW BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES ON EACH ASTRONOMER AS A HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT. ASTRONOMY IS WONDERFUL.
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3rd - 8th
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Seasons: Length of Day Strings Activity
One of the most difficult concepts for students to wrap their heads around is how the length of day changes from season to season. I have used this activity with my students with learning disabilities as well as my students who are gifted and it works great for both! This hands-on activity is a fantastic way to make this concept visible and concrete for students! You will be amazed at all of the "Aha" moments your students will have! All you need are your model globes and suns, some tin foil, a
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4th - 12th
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Constellations Word Search
Explore the major constellations as we set sail across the great unkown
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3rd - 12th
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Word Up! Moon Phases, Eclipses, and Seasons
This is an easy formative assessment that can be done in groups or individuals. It is like the Order Up! strips. This includes questions about moon phases, eclipses, and seasons. It includes 3 different sets of questions for the game. My 6 graders LOVE these!
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4th - 8th
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Moon Phases and More
This set of actvities ontains 2 Cued Retelling readings on the Phases of the Moon and the Moon's Orbit. Anticipation guides, main Ideas forms, Cued Reporting Forms and quizes for each reading are included. These are also a 9 square vovabulary builder and a hands-on activity for students to try.
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4th - 10th
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Hubble Space Telescope Webquest
This is a great interactive webquest that can be used in Astronomy or Earth and Space Science. There are websites provided along with an answer key.
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5th - 12th
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Galaxy Foldable
I use this foldable as part of my interactive notebook that my students keep in science. This foldable reviews the three main types of galaxies found in the universe.
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3rd - 8th
Star Stuff Word Search Astronomy
If you like this puzzle, check out "Hooked on Science Puzzles: 60 unique science puzzles" by Kevin Cox Scorton Creek. A hard copy is available through Amazon.com and an online version is available thru Teachers Pay Teachers. It covers physics, Chemistry, Biology and Earth Science
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6th - 12th
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Astronomy Unit Vocabulary Cards
These Science vocabulary cards include the word, definition, and picture. Cut them out and have students sort them individually or whole group. I make one set per table group. I laminate them, cut them out, and place them in bags. We then read everything together while the students take turns matching them. Finally, we check at the end. This is a great introduction or review activity. It can also be a memory match game.
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3rd - 8th
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SOLAR SYSTEM CRYPTOGRAM
THIS FUN ACTIVITY HELPS STUDENTS TO LEARN HOW TO DECIPHER. ANSWER KEY IS PROVIDED.THIS IS A GOOD ACTIVITY FOR MENTALLY GIFTED STUDENTS, TOO.
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5th - 9th
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