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Adult education astronomy research
Solar Superstorm Apocalypse & The Destruction of the Internet
Solar Superstorm Apocalypse & The Destruction of the InternetSolar activity and critical technology are on a collision course. The power grid, satellites, underground fiber optic cable with copper sheaths, navigation and GPS systems, radio transmitters and communications equipment are all vulnerable. Large scale infrastructure is under assault and increasingly fragile. The economic impact of just one day of lost Internet connectivity in the United States alone is estimated to be more than $1
NASA Apollo Missions - Student Project - Moon - Technology and History in Space
NASA's famous Apollo Missions captivated the world for years, yet many of our students really know little about them. A favorite project in my classroom, allow the kids to pick from a wide variety of topics, including the different Apollo Missions, historical references, fashion, media, famous astronomers, and even conspiracies. The kids research and present on their given topic. With the wide variety of topics the kids can pick from, the rubric I have provided doesn't quite fit every topic perf
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
Exploring the April 8th, 2024 Solar Eclipse. High School Lesson Plan. Google
Exploring the April 8th, 2024 Solar Eclipse - High School Lesson PlanRUBRIC INCLUDED for grading group activityDescription: Get your high school students excited about the upcoming April 8th, 2024 solar eclipse. This comprehensive lesson plan is perfect for science classrooms, astronomy clubs, or homeschool settings seeking to delve into the science, significance, and cultural aspects of solar eclipses.What's Included:Detailed lesson plan outlining step-by-step instructions for facilitating an i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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ASTRONOMY: THE MOON IS DRIFTING: SCIENCE PROMPT MG, GRS.4-8
This prompt is important to let students know the current condition of our Moon's orbit. It allows them to research the problem, and how it affects the Earth. Perhaps, they can come up with a theory of how to correct it? Astronomy is our current venture! We are part of an amazing solar system! This assignment can be graded. There is an option for teacher's comments.
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4th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
ASTRONOMY/ENGINEERING/PHYSICS: DESIGN A HOVER-CRAFT ROVER GRS.7-12, MG, COLLEGE
This is a homework assignment or independent research activity. Students design a hovering rover with capabilities. This is a graded assignment, too. Teachers can comment on the student' work. Grade this as A, B, C, OR D- depending on some evidence of research, content, and creativity. Teacher's discretion is the final word for the grading.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
EARTH'S INTERIOR: A 2 PART QUIZ W/ ANS. KEY: AP EARTH SCIENCE, HS, MG, & COLLEGE
This is an Earth Science/ Astronomy quiz, with an answer key. It has 2 parts: One is a diagram, and the other is a fill in section. There is one extra credit opportunity. Use it for an internet quiz, a take home activity, or even in a center. Use it for a supplemental activity .Use it on Earth Day. Knowledge of the Earth is still ongoing. Additionally, There is a science tidbit about a woman seismologist, who is credited with Discontinuity Theory. She also had a theory about the mantle. Knowledg
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Solar System Problem Based Learning Project
Students will create a project of their choosing that details a plan to study various objects throughout our solar system. This project consists of focus questions to get students on track, reflection questions, and a peer review for students to complete during presentations. All rubrics are included as well! If you need anything please feel free to reach out.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-2
A STUDENT'S BOOKLET OF GALAXIES: W/ FREE ASTRONOMY BILINGUAL FLASH CARDS
This science independent research booklet can be used in lieu of an assessment, especially in times where students are learning remotely. It is packed with opportunities for research. It has exams, vocabulary enrichment, quotations from the Ancients & Modern Scientists, and a writing prompt. It has an art segment, as well. There are 8 pages of free printable astronomy cards that are bilingual/Spanish to distribute to your ESL students. If your school has an astronomy club, this is a good sup
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
GRAVITY: A STUDENT'S BOOK: W/ ACTIVITIES, RESEARCH, ESSAYS & ANSWER KEY
This is good for a beginner's guide to the force of gravity. It is one of the most important fundamental forces of our solar system! It also has a few fun activities, and one science fiction prompt w/ research page. Imagination is important in science. if you can imagine it, you might indeed be able to create or construct it. Excelsior!
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4th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
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EDITABLE Science Choice Board: Stars and Galaxies
Choice Boards are a great option for both formative and summative assignments for students to explore and prove their understanding of science! Students choose from 8 different activities that appeal to all learners. All choices relate to their understanding of stars and galaxies.
Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards Earth & Space Science.
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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MARS: GROWING FOOD ON THE RED PLANET: IND. RESEARCH/ GRS. 8-12, SUMMER CAMP
Teachers: Use this independent research assignment in lieu of an assessment. The research will be more enriching. By researching students might retain more than just taking an exam. Students can use the internet or science journals, etc. This is a graded assignment. Also, this booklet can be used as a project during summer camp, graded by camp counselors. Thanks ever so much for visiting and supporting our humble shop. Excelsior!
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8th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
A STUDENT'S BOOK OF PROPULSION: AN INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GRS. 6-12, MG
This is an independent stem/ science research assignment. It covers different aspects of propulsion. Use this in lieu of an assessment. There is an assortment of activities in this assignment such as a quiz, art segment, terminology, and research segments. Answer keys are provided for certain activities. Thanks ever so much for visiting and supporting our shop. Knowledge is power. We will need more rocket scientists, and more astronomers as we progress toward more advanced space exploration.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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A STUDENT'S BOOK OF METEORITES: AN ASTRONOMY INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
Knowledge is power! This is an independent research assignment in astronomy. We will need more astronomers as we proceed to colonize outer space. It contains a variety of activities! (See table of Contents.)This assignment can be done as a center activity, or for extra credit. It can be used in lieu of an assessment. Unfortunately, much learning time as been lost because of pandemic situations. Research assignments are a good way to stimulate knowledge. Answer keys are provided where applicable.
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5th - 8th, Adult Education, Staff
ASTRONOMY:THE MOON/ CRCA #5 & OTHER FASCINATING FACTS: MG, GRS. 4-12
This is an astronomy research assignment. It is a graded assignment based on content knowledge and evidence of actual research in the responses. There is a space for teacher's comments. Use it in lieu of an assessment! Use it as an extra credit activity. Use it in a science center. Use it as a supplemental assignment when covering the solar system. This is a CRCA Activity. It is designed to create an interest in astronomy, and to bring down some content knowledge to lower grades for students w
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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THE MOON/AGRICULTURE: COMMON KNOWLEDGE & LUNAR FARMING- GRS. 7-12, MG
This is a research project on whether we might be able to terraform the Moon.There are some common knowledge assignments,quizzes, fun and challenging activities, as well as some scientific research. There are quotes from famous philosophers and scientists. Thanks ever so much for visiting! You might want to use this project in lieu of an assessment grade; it is a compilation of internet assignments. One day we might be buying potatoes grown on the lunar surface! Teachers: There are some answe
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7th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Interactive Starry Night Analysis SEL/UDL for Google Slides
This FUN lesson introduces students to analysis of fine art using van Gogh's The Starry Night as the example. Students will learn about the artist's influences in his lifetime and his biography. Students will also learn about the design and symbolic elements in the painting. They will do a small amount of research regarding symbolism. UDL/SEL--students get to decide the meaning of this painting based on their own experiences and interpretations.Moreover, connections are made to science, world hi
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
ATRONOMY ACTIVITY: COMPARE 2 EXOPLANETS: J1407b & GJ504b: GRS. 7-12, MG
Students research and fill in a chart about two unusual planets which are in different constellations. One of the planets is actually pink! The other has a mega- system of rings! Astronomy is an amazing science. Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our shop.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
WINTER SOLSTICE QUIZ: A TAKE HOME/ FILL-IN RESEARCH ACTIVITY
This is a fill in quiz about the wonders of the winter solstice. Our planet is amazing!There is an answer key, as well. Take the challenge! Happy Yule!
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Planet Project - Ready to Post to Google Classroom!
Use this graphic organizer and template for your students to create a project on a planet of their choice! Students are asked to gather information on a Google Doc, then produce a Slides presentation with an included template. I use this in my high school special education classroom, but it can be used in a variety of classes! Easily connected to science and language arts standards. Ready to post to your classroom in an instant!
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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Moon Phases Data SURFFDOGGY
Two activities are included. Each one addresses a question students often have about the moon.
* QUESTION #1: How much does the moon’s appearance change in one day’s time?
* QUESTION #2: How much time passes between one NEW (or FULL) moon & the next NEW (or FULL) moon, and are the INTERVALS between these moon phases always the same?
* QUESTION #3 Is the accepted value (29.5 days) for a synodic month (full moon to full moon) accurate ?
These two student activities help answer these quest
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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Constellation Tier Project
This product allows for students with different interests and different abilities to further enrich their knowledge and allow for creativity on the topic of constellations. The students are given a total amount that they must reach (for example 20 points), then they can choose their art interest and strengths to complete the task. It also allows for students to do extra credit if desired.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Space Technology Presentation
Inside this bundle is a PPT designed to introduce a space technology presentation for your students. This will outline the guidelines and expectations of your project, review the rules of MLA format, and a rubric for grading.
There is not a set time frame for this project, however at least 3 days is advisable between introduction, distribution of teams, and to allow time for research and presentation compilation.
Also included is a student sheet for students to know what is expected of them a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
ASTRONOMY: SCIENCE WRITING RESEARCH PROMPT: WINTER CONSTELLATIONS
Students investigate the constellations of the winter sky in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a good homework assignment, if your class is visiting a planetarium. There are some constellations that appear all year, as well. Thanks ever so much for visiting. Excelsior!
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4th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
THE SUN & SOLAR STORMS: AN INDEPENDENT GRADED RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT GRS.5-12, MG
This independent research assignment is intended to develop an interest in astronomy and the knowledge of the power of our Sun. The Sun has affected our technology, and has enormous power over the Earth. This assignment helps students to understand important facts about the Sun which are not only beneficial but quite interesting, as well. Solar storms have been in the news lately, so this assignment is relative. This is intended to be a graded assignment. Use it in lieu of an exam or assessment.
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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