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Adult education astronomy resources for Microsoft Word
Astronomy/Earth Science Lab Series - Using Star Charts to find Constellations
New from No More Boring Science - How to use star charts! The focus of this lab is to help students gain confidence using star charts to find constellations. There are two activities in this lab: using a polar star chart map to find constellations on a blank section of the sky, and then translating constellations from a polar projection map to a mercator projection map. The first activity is more advanced than the second, but all maps and charts are included. Keys are included as well!
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Astrology Vs. Astronomy Experiment (Gag on Students!)
To show the difference between Astronomy (science) and Astrology (a belief system that the stars and planets are connected to our daily lives), here is a great demonstration that gets the students involved to see the difference firsthand.
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1. Tell students to take out a scrap piece of paper and write down the following:
Name
Date of Birth
Their Zodiac Sign (if known)
Their Favorite Color
Their Lucky Number
And if they are Left/Right Handed.
None of these things actually matter, but
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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SOLAR ECLIPSES: A STEM KNOWLEDGE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH BOOKLET GRS.6-9, MG
This is an independent research activity booklet about solar eclipses. It provides a variety of activities: vocabulary segment, writing prompt, science fiction prompt, a quiz, an art activity, a word jumble, etc. Knowledge is power. Solar Eclipses are spectacular events in the celestial sky. In ancient times people often thought that eclipses were demonstrations of God's anger about mankind's behavior.Excelsior!
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6th - 9th, Adult Education, Staff
Constellations Lab
I was about to lecture on constellations this year and realized that perhaps the students could teach themselves by using Stellarium-web.org, where they can move and manipulate the sky. I created this worksheet/guide for them to follow! It worked great and they enjoyed it. I had to give them some verbal help, but overall it was much more effective than a lecture. You will need computer access for your students, although you could do it as a demo on a smartboard but that would be less effecti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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
Cosmos (1980/2014/2020) Doc Viewing Guide: Summaries/Vocabulary/Questions- KEY
EARTH DAY! "Cosmos" is a widely popular science documentary TV series hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. It explores the mysteries and wonders of the universe, covering a wide range of scientific topics such as astronomy, cosmology, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Through stunning visuals, engaging storytelling, and scientific explanations, "Cosmos" takes viewers on a cosmic journey to understand the origins of the universe, the formation of stars and galaxies, the history of our plan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Global Warming/Climate Change/Environment Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Moon Phases/Lunar Cycle Foldable
Students can use this foldable to shade in the dark portion of the moon in order to demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Interstellar (2014) Science Class: Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Questions w/KEY
Using "Interstellar" in a high school science class offers a rich opportunity to explore various scientific concepts and theories while engaging students through a captivating narrative. Here's a rationale for its use:Exploration of Physics Concepts: "Interstellar" delves into numerous physics concepts, such as relativity, gravitational time dilation, black holes, and wormholes. By analyzing these concepts as depicted in the film, students can gain a deeper understanding of fundamental principle
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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What is a quasar? Webquest
Students will learn all about quasars in this web quest. They will learn the origins of a quasar as well as when they were first discovered. They will also learn that quasars are very bright, young galaxies and the energy they emit is from a supermassive black hole.Kindly leave a review of my work; it will help me create future products.Thanks so much.Ms. D.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Science of The Perfect Storm (2000) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Questions
"The Perfect Storm" is a dramatic film based on the true story of the Andrea Gail, a commercial fishing vessel caught in the midst of a massive storm off the coast of New England in October 1991. As the crew of the Andrea Gail, led by Captain Billy Tyne, sets out for one last fishing expedition of the season, they encounter increasingly treacherous weather conditions. Meanwhile, other boats in the area face similar challenges as the storm intensifies into a perfect storm, a rare meteorological e
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: High School Resources: George Clooney Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
TED Talk: Calculating the Odds of Intelligent Alien Life- Jill Tarter
In this engaging TED Talk, students will dive into the fascinating world of astrobiology and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). They will learn about the Drake Equation, a powerful tool used to estimate the number of technological civilizations in the Milky Way Galaxy with whom we could make contact. Through thought-provoking discussions on factors such as star formation, habitable planets, and the development of intelligent life, students will explore the complexities of estim
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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ASTEROIDS: ASTRONOMY QUIZ FOR H.S.& COLLEGE W/ANS. KEY
This is a factual t/f quiz about the world of asteroids. It contains interesting and pertinent information in astronomy. An answer key is provided. Thanks for visiting and supporting our humble shop. Excelsior!
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: A Needle in Countless Haystacks: Finding Habitable Worlds- Ariel Anbar
Explore the wonders of our universe with this captivating resource on space exploration and habitable worlds. Designed for high school and college-level students, this assignment delves into the search for extraterrestrial life, focusing on the key characteristics of habitable planets. Students will discover the significance of water, atmosphere, and distance from a star in determining a planet's potential to support life. They will also explore the complexities of identifying habitable worlds,
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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EXPLAINED (2018): Extraterrestrial Life: Series Viewing Guide: Questions w/KEY
Explained (2018): Extraterrestrial Life explores the possibility of extraterrestrial life in its episode dedicated to the subject. From the vastness of the universe to the discovery of exoplanets, the series delves into the scientific search for life beyond Earth. It examines various theories and methods used by astronomers and astrobiologists to detect signs of life on other planets, including the study of extremophiles on Earth and the exploration of Mars. The episode also discusses the implic
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Science of The Midnight Sky(2020)Movie ViewingGuide:Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Midnight Sky" is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by and starring George Clooney. Set in the year 2049, it follows Augustine Lofthouse, a lonely scientist stationed in the Arctic, who discovers that a catastrophic event has occurred on Earth, rendering it uninhabitable due to a global catastrophe. Augustine embarks on a perilous journey to a nearby weather station in hopes of contacting a group of astronauts returning from a mission to Jupiter's moon, hoping to warn them not
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Science of Armageddon (1998)Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocab/Questions/KEY
"Armageddon" (1998) is a science fiction disaster film directed by Michael Bay. The movie follows the story of a group of deep-core drillers who are recruited by NASA to prevent an asteroid the size of Texas from colliding with Earth and causing mass extinction.When NASA discovers that an asteroid named "Dottie" is on a collision course with Earth, they devise a plan to drill a hole into the asteroid and plant a nuclear bomb to destroy it from the inside. Due to the specialized drilling skills r
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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QUIZ: FACTS ABOUT ASTEROIDS W/ FREE SCIENCE WRITING RESEARCH PROMPT
This is a quiz about asteroids. It contains many pertinent and interesting facts about asteroids. Use this quiz for an extra credit mark in science, use it for a take home assessment, or for an open slot in a computer lab. An answer key is provided. (There are many asteroids between Mars and Jupiter!) Also, there is a free science writing research prompt attached about asteroids v. comets! Astronomy is amazing! It is our new frontier.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education
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THE UNIVERSE: AN ASTRONOMY QUIZ/ GRADES 6-12, MG, GIFTED & ASTRONOMY CLUB
This is an interesting quiz about the universe with pertinent facts. The universe appears to be expanding. Black holes are still an amazement, as well. There is so much to learn! Should astronomy be brought down to a lower grade in high school, rather than just a course in general science? Use this quiz for a homework assignment. Students can research the topics. This quiz has an answer key.Thanks so much for visiting and supporting our humble shop.
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6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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MS-PS3-2
MAKE YOUR OWN GALAXY
This project includes an overview of galaxy types and composition. It allows students to visualize those types and produce a model of their favorite (or all three types) which can be displayed as a class group to make a universe. Also included are 15 review questions. Kids love this assignment and can be completed in 2 hours or less. The project can be classwork, or homework. Classes' finished individual galaxies can be combined to form a small universe. It's fun and exciting. Answer key is incl
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Why Can’t We See Evidence of Alien Life?- Chris Anderson
In this engaging and thought-provoking assignment, students delve into the mysteries of the Fermi Paradox and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). Based on a compelling TED Talk, students explore the question posed by physicist Enrico Fermi in 1950: "Why can't we see Evidence of Alien Life?" Despite the vast number of potentially habitable planets in our galaxy, the absence of evidence for extraterrestrial civilizations raises profound questions about the nature of life in the un
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Whoever Builds Something Here will be Rich Beyond Measure- Fabio Pacuc
Take your students on a journey through the fascinating world of Lagrange points with this engaging TED Talk question set. In this assignment, students will watch a TED Talk that explores the concept of Lagrange points—rare places of equilibrium in our solar system where gravitational forces balance out, making them ideal for maintaining the position of objects with minimal energy consumption.This question set includes 15 thought-provoking questions designed for high school and college-level stu
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: How Many Universes Are There?- Chris Anderson
Take your students on an extraordinary journey through the cosmos with this captivating TED Talk-based assignment. In this assignment, students will delve into the mind-bending concepts of the universe's scale, from the unimaginable size of stars and galaxies to the mind-boggling possibilities of multiple universes.Based on a fascinating TED Talk, students will explore the vastness of the universe, starting with the size of our sun compared to other stars and the number of galaxies in the observ
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Something Weird is Happening in our Galaxy- Ashkbiz Danehkar
Dive into the mysteries of our galaxy with this captivating TED Talk-inspired assignment! Explore the discovery of the Fermi and eROSITA Bubbles, two massive structures emanating from the center of the Milky Way, and the powerful events that created them.This assignment provides a detailed script explaining the origins of these gigantic gaseous bubbles and the high-energy particles within them. Students will learn about the Fermi Bubbles' emission of gamma rays and the eROSITA Bubbles' emission
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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TED Talk: Distant Time and the Hint of a Multiverse- Sean Carroll
Dive into the mysteries of the universe with this engaging assignment based on a thought-provoking TED Talk! Students will explore fundamental concepts in cosmology, such as the nature of dark matter, dark energy, and the expansion of the universe. They'll grapple with questions about entropy, the arrow of time, and the possibility of a multiverse. This assignment encourages critical thinking and scientific inquiry, making it perfect for high school and college-level students studying physics, a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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