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Astronomy projects for Easel Activities
Phases of the Moon Paper & Digital-Flip Books, Spinners, Oreos, and more
Phases of the moon seem to be taught at many different levels and kids love learning about them. However, it can be a little confusing at times! This pack of hands-on activities will help your students learn about the moon in a fun and engaging way. The items included are:K-W-L ChartExamples of 2 books to help teach about moon phases (the videos are on Easel) Posters with Definitions for Each Moon PhaseMoon Phase Calendar to Record the Monthly Phases (also on Easel)Moon Phase Foldable without De
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Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: Moon Phases Paper and Digital Activities with Digital Escape Room
Create Your Own Mars Colony!
Students will love creating their own colony on Mars with other space colonists! First, they create a list of daily activities they do here on Earth before conducting guided research to make sure they have all the necessities on Mars to live and be happy. Research includes:Energy source - students pick a source of energy from a list to research before determining if it is the right energy for their new homeFood - Students research foods that could grow on Mars. Make sure you have all your foo
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3rd - 7th
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Also included in: Amazing Space Bundle!
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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Planet Research Project - Planets of the Solar System Posters & Templates
These planet research sheets are perfect for students in 1st through 3rd grade to complete a planet report during your solar system unit. Each sheet has a spot for basic information (order from the sun, what it's made out of, etc) and a spot for students to write 5 interesting facts they learn about their planet. These sheets can be done as a whole class, in partners, or as individual research projects. There are also full size posters for each planet with a large image of the planet and 3 basic
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1st - 4th
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Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Space STEM Activities | Google Classroom | Design a Spacecraft
Space STEM Challenges is a collection of activities where students create spacecraft for different purposes. Your students will love these projects as they design, create, engineer, predict, and display their creations. Google Slides included to make remote or distance learning easier! Spacecraft are vehicles that travel and operate in space. This activity can also be used for STEAM Activities, Maker Spaces, Tinkering Labs, After School Clubs, or Summer Programs. *This activity is included in m
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3rd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Mission To Mars -- PBL Space Exploration and Mars Colony Design
Mission To Mars -- PBL Mars Colony DesignBackground InformationIn Mission To Mars, students propose and design "fully functional" Mars colonies. I designed this project due to the real-world relevance today. Mars exploration is becoming increasingly closer to experiencing human footsteps.This Mars colony design project utilizes various roles and abilities of the students ranging from scientific research to creativity and design. Students are asked to do the following:1. Brainstorm key vocabulary
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4th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Earth-Moon-Sun System Model - Craft of Solar and Lunar Eclipses, Phases
Teach solar and lunar eclipses, phases of the moon, and tides with this interactive Earth-Moon-Sun model. Thorough teaching notes let you guide instruction with ease. This simple craft helps kids truly understand the system!Open the preview to take a closer look. First, fourth, fifth, or sixth grade students build the model.Print the templates on card stock.Have kids cut out the pieces (and color, if desired).Ask them to connect the strips and pieces with two metal fasteners for a meaningful cra
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Mars Planet Settlement Project
Print and digital options available! Students will research, design and construct a settlement for Mars that includes designing a 2D spacecraft, choosing the colonists, and building a 3D model of their colony.The package includes:1. Unit title page2. Two pages of teacher notes3. Student title page4. Earth and Mars comparison worksheet5. Writing page for information gathered during research6. Myths, Martians and misconceptions surrounding Mars worksheet7. Research what has been accomplished so f
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: STEAM Project Bundle
Space Mysteries | Board Game
Space Mysteries is a board game with exciting questions. A great way to inspire students to get excited about space. The questions can also be used for writing stories and poems. Enjoy!Is there a banana-shaped planet?Is there a planet where it is raining rubies?A printer-friendly version is included.Looking for a resource about Space & Environment? Check out Earth & Space Environment Bundle | STEAM Climate ChangeYou may also like Design a Green Moon City | Space Recycle Environment NGSS
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1st - 3rd
Solar System & Moon Phases Interactive Notebook, Lessons, Writing, & More
No-prep, Solar System, Rotations and Revolutions, Sun, Earth and Moon, and Moon Phases Interactive Notebook!, a complete unit on the Solar System with thorough lessons, vocabulary, response activities, writing activities, graphic organizers and assessments. This is an easy, engaging way to teach students about these important science concepts. Print and go science lessons! Great for distance learning as well!This interactive notebook includes vocabulary, lessons, higher level thinking prompts
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3rd - 5th
Design Moon City Activities | Space | Recycle | Environment | Solar | Nonfiction
What could be more thrilling and inspiring than designing a Moon base complete with recycling stations? Engage your students with captivating and educational moon city activities that explore the fascinating fields of space, recycling, environmental sustainability, and solar energy in this comprehensive nonfiction resource. Elevate your classroom with this Environment & Astronomy Challenge and inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts and environmental advocates.The idea of building a
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1st - 3rd
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Solar System Project
Create this solar system model to learn about the planets! Students fill out the information on the back, clip together, and hang their solar system project from the ceiling or bulletin board. It's a great way for students to learn the order of the planets.Includes:Teacher InstructionsNASA Images of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune PLUS the Sun and Asteroid BeltBackings for each planet with guided questions for students to do solar system research and write what t
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Space Unit Activities BUNDLE
Space and Planets Choice Boards for Assessment and Differentiation
Choice boards, also called menus, are a great way to differentiate instruction for your students! Content, process, and product is varied throughout the activities based on what you want your students to do and learn. Two choice boards are provided in this pack. The Space Choice Board is differentiated by content, covering many aspects of space, while the Planets Choice Board covers the eight planets of the solar system. This activity can take up anywhere from a couple of days to a few weeks
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4th - 8th
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Constellation Research Project
Let your students explore the various constellations in our night sky!This project asks students to research a chosen constellation and create a final product, whatever you want that to be! Traditionally, my students have created a poster. There are multiple options for completing this project, applicable to multiple age groups. Students can research the constellation's main star characteristics and plot them on an HR diagram using their luminosity and temperature. VIRTUAL OPTION: Directions for
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Astronomy Project Bundle
"Cosmic" Limericks - An "Out Of This World" Creative Poetry Project!
This is fantastic way to incorporate poetry into your SPACE/ASTRONOMY unit. Students love space and astronomy and adding a silly limerick to the unit makes for lots of fun. This six page product includes a teacher suggestion/direction page, two student template pages, and two poster size sample limericks for Venus and Black Holes. This is a great way to tie reading, writing, technology, and speaking skills together in quick project. Other resources you might like:Layers of the Earth "Up"-Word
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Supplemental Sheets for TN Unit Starter - Earth Science
This product is a supplemental product for the first grade Earth Science unit starter from the state of Tennessee. It includes response sheets for Daily Tasks 1-21. It does include the End of Unit Project. Vocabulary cards are NOT included with this product.Use these sheets to add some cuteness to your Unit Starter work!Lesson Plans and original unit starter sheets can be found here:https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/readready/documents/unit-starters-2018-2019/earth-science/R1_G1_FINAL.pdfhttps
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1st
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Also included in: TN Unit Starters 1st grade BUNDLE
Astronomy: Space Objects WebQuest Alien Invasion!
Students learn about five different space objects/concepts (stars, comets, meteors, asteroids, and gravity) while participating in creative writing. Students are given a scenario in which aliens threaten Planet Earth using each of the objects. Students complete 5 modules in which they learn about each object. Each module has different activities to showcase students' learning: webs, poems, short stories, flow maps, etc. At the end, students write a plan of action for dealing with the aliens
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4th - 6th
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Planets - Research Project
This research project takes an in-depth look at each of the 8 major planets in our solar system.What's Included:2 different colorful cover page options (choose your favorite)8 individual research pages, one for each planet2 pages of research questions1 page to categorize the planetsCut and paste activity pageBonus research questionsDrawing/Picture pageSources pageAnswer Keys!This resource can be completed individually, in small groups or as a class.I hope your students learn something new about
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3rd - 5th
*NO PREP* Planet Research Project
**NO PREP** This can be used as a partner or individual planet research project. Students will research a planet and create a presentation using Google Slides or Powerpoint. Here is what is included in this product:Page 1: Project explanation with exactly what info needs to be included on each slide.Pages 2-4: Recommended websites and a graphic organizer for students to take notes on. Page 5: Rubric and scoring sheet
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4th - 8th
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Moon Phases Activity | Science Calendar and To-Do List App Template
Students love their devices and using apps! This Moon Phases Calendar and To-Do List Template is great for students to show their understanding of the phases of the moon by identifying the phases during the month and what the moon's to-do list may look like. This Moon Phases Calendar and To-Do List Template allows students to fill out a calendar and to-do list that looks similiar to what they would see on a digital version. You can have your students document the phases each day, or just fill i
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5th - 8th
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Planet Activity Fact Book
Planet activity: flip-book! This easy to assemble planet fact book is the perfect way for your students to learn about the planets! Just print, cut, & assemble!Included is• everything you need to create small planet fact books• informative fact cards with information your students need to fill the pages out You may be interested inMoon Unit and ActivitiesPlanet PostersSpace ActivitiesSpace Word WallSee all science resources here!Follow me for information about new products, freebies, and inf
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Also included in: Space Unit
Space Research Video Project - Google Doc link included!
This project can be done during in classroom learning OR distance learning! Turn a research project into a video instead of embarking on a research paper. You will be allowing for creativity, inquiry, use of technology and communication. This is one of my students' favorite projects we do all year in Earth Science. Included: - detailed lesson description with timing- Google Document links for distance learning format- printable PDF student worksheets - link to example project for you to show y
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Video Research Projects for Science - Google Doc link included!
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