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12th grade astronomy resources for Easel Activities
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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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Solar System Word Search - Hard for Grades 5 to Adult
This Solar System Word Search is Hard. This No Prep puzzle is great for morning work, early finishers, vocabulary practice and substitute folders. The 38 space related words are hidden across, down, backwards, and diagonally.Space related vocabulary words in this puzzle include: astronomer, atmosphere, comets, debris, dwarf planet, Earth, Eris, Europa, gas giant, heliosphere, ice giant, Io, Jupiter, Kuiper Belt, Mars, Mercury, meteroid, moon, Neptune, Oort cloud, orbit, planets, Pluto, revolut
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mars Virtual Field Trip Explore the Mars Rover
Take a virtual field trip to space and to Mars and explore the Mars Rover. Perfect activities, worksheets, and tasks for middle and high schoolers for Mars and Space Science. This PRINT and Go resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from exploring the virtual field trip site. Rather than just look around using the 360 view, these tasks give
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4th - 12th
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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HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-1
Full Unit for The Martian by Andy Weir (With Activities)
The first few pages are provided here as a free preview, the preview is blurred however in the actual product it wont be.This is a complete 54 page unit for Andy Weir's The Martian. The unit contains a character guide, reference sheet, 144 comprehension questions with vocab words for each chapter and an answer guide for the chapter questions, 11 chapter activities to do throughout the novel, and instructions for a final paper at the end of the novel. *********************************************
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Quiz - Redshift of Galaxy Light - Evidence for the Big Bang Theory - HS-ESS1-2
Evaluate student understanding of the redshift of galaxy light as a piece of evidence supporting the big bang theory with this data-analysis focused performance task. Students analyze authentic data of star spectra to draw conclusions about the movement of the stars. Then, they use their observations and conclusions to provide evidence for the big bang theory. 5E Model Phase: EvaluateLearning Target:→ Students will demonstrate their understanding of the redshift of galaxy light and how it suppor
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Evidence For The Big Bang Theory BUNDLE - HS-ESS1-2
Black History Month - African-American Astronauts
16 investigations of African-American astronauts: Mae Jemison, Stephanie Wilson, Bernard Harris, Guion Bluford, Victor Glover, Ronald McNair, Robert Henry Lawrence, Michael P. Anderson, Frederick Gregory, Charles Bolden, Winston Scott, Joan Higginbotham, Alvin Drew, Leland Melvin, Robert Satcher, Ed Dwight. Your students will search online for information about each astronaut: where and when they were born, things they are famous for, places they visited in space, accomplishments at NASA, etc. P
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Space BUNDLE
Women's History Month - Female Astronauts
30 investigations of female astronauts: Christina Koch, Sally Ride, Mae Jemison, Valentina Tereshkova, Stephanie Wilson, Eileen Collins, Joan Higginbotham, Kathryn Sullivan, Shannon Lucid, Judith Resnik, Anna Lee Fisher, Margaret Rhea Seddon, Peggy Whitson, Svetlana Savitskaya, Ellen Ochoa, Kalpana Ochoa, Tracy Caldwell Dyson, Samantha Christoforetti, Christa McAuliffe, Catherine Coleman, Helen Sharman, Laurel Clark, Anousheh Ansari, Roberta Bondar, Anne McClain, Yi So-yeon, Liu Yang, Naoko Yama
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4th - 12th
Also included in: Space BUNDLE
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
Stephen Hawking - One-hour Internet Research Projects
11 printable or digital pages about STEPHEN HAWKING. Students search online for information about the world’s most well-known cosmologist and theoretical physicist, answering questions like: Who is Stephen Hawking? What do we know about Black Holes? What is Lou Gehrig’s Disease? What does it take to become a scientist? What is the study of cosmology? What do we know about the Milky Way? How do we learn about the universe? What is space filled with? Where did the Earth come from? and m
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Space BUNDLE
The Sun - Worksheet & Questions
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!Engage your students in the mysteries of Space!This resource gives students a fantastic introduction to The Sun i.e. a definition of the Sun, its composition, its importance, where it is located, etc.This lesson is part of a 5-lesson introductory unit on Space (Click here to purchase all 5 lessons together). After teaching the 5 lessons, I ask the students to complete a research projec
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5th - 12th
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Stars and Constellations Word Search Puzzle Activity Page with Coloring
Stars and Constellations word search puzzle / coloring page activity worksheet. Combines a challenging word find activity with mindfulness coloring to provide an engaging and relaxing learning activity. Contains 32 words in an advanced puzzle for older kids, teens and adults. No prep, ready to print. Includes a digital EASEL version of the word puzzle.Reinforce vocabulary, spelling and learning with a fun printable wordsearch puzzle. Also great for games nights and class parties. The perfe
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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History Channel's How the Earth Was Made: Birth of the Earth Video Worksheet PDF
History Channel's How the Earth Was Made is a wonderful documentary series about geology and earth science. In the episode titled "Birth of the Earth," the series presents evidence for the age of the Earth and its early development. The episode is set up as a type of detective story, with evidence shown to back up hypotheses. The video worksheet is a one sided handout consisting of 22 multiple choice questions that track the progress of the video. This format enables the students to pay attentio
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9th - 12th
Solar System Word Search Puzzle Activity Page with Coloring | Space | Planets
Solar System word search puzzle / coloring page activity worksheet. Combines a challenging word find activity with mindfulness coloring to provide an engaging and relaxing learning activity. Contains 32 words in an advanced puzzle for older kids, teens and adults. No prep, ready to print. Includes a digital EASEL version of the word puzzle.Reinforce vocabulary, spelling and learning with a fun printable wordsearch puzzle. Also great for games nights and class parties. The perfect solution
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Word Search Activity, Easy to Medium & Solution
Solar Eclipse 2024 Word Search Activity KitEmbark on an astronomical adventure with the Solar Eclipse 2024 Word Search Activity Kit, meticulously designed for students from grades 5 through 12, as well as for homeschoolers. This engaging and educational puzzle challenges young minds to uncover 20 key terms related to the solar eclipse, hidden within a 16x16 letter grid. It's an excellent way to boost vocabulary, enhance spelling skills, and improve pattern recognition, all while immersed in the
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5th - 12th
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Galileo's Battle for the Heavens - Worksheet & Key - PDF & Digital
This Video Response Worksheet and Key is based on the Nova on PBS documentary "Galileo's Battle for the Heavens."You will receive a PDF file which contains a Video Response Worksheet and Key and a TpT Digital Activity for students (worksheet only).Video Response Worksheets will turn your history lesson into a rich educational experience that keeps students attentive, engaged, and accountable. The questions are designed so that they occur at a regular pace to keep the students engaged but not ove
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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Space Travel Word Search Puzzle Activity with Coloring | Outer Space Wordsearch
Space Travel word search puzzle / coloring page activity worksheet. Combines a challenging word find activity with mindfulness coloring to provide an engaging and relaxing learning activity. Contains 32 words in an advanced puzzle for older kids, teens and adults. Perfect resource for International Day for Human Space Flight on April 17 each year. No prep, ready to print. Includes a digital EASEL version of the word puzzle.Reinforce vocabulary, spelling and learning with a fun printable word
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Mars Word Search Puzzle Activity Page with Coloring | Solar System | Planets
Mars word search puzzle / coloring page activity worksheet. Combines a challenging word find activity with mindfulness coloring to provide an engaging and relaxing learning activity. Contains 32 words in an advanced puzzle for older kids, teens and adults. No prep, ready to print. Includes a digital EASEL version of the word puzzle.Reinforce vocabulary, spelling and learning with a fun printable wordsearch puzzle. Also great for games nights and class parties. The perfect solution when you
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Global Warming and Solar Energy - Internet Activities
15 printable or digital pages for students to investigate global warming and solar energy. Students search for information online about... Global warming, How solar panels work, Solar farms in the US, What the sun is made of, Benefits of solar energy, Challenges to solar energy, Solar-powered vehicles, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and print for students to use in class or at home. Click on "Add one to cart" and download your copy. DIGITAL ACT
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Solar Energy BUNDLE (Global Warming and Climate Change)
Absolute Magnitude Activity
Students will compare the absolute magnitude of stars within the same constellation. The magnitude chart that I used is included (in the preview section). This is a noninformative way to get students to understand how to read the absolute magnitude of stars. Students will make tabs out of the boxes.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Constellations
PBS NOVA: Rise of the Rockets - Video Questions
This PBS video is about the modern approaches to rocket design used by NASA and private companies. It covers the question of why NASA decided to use commercial companies for some of its rocket missions. It discusses Space X, Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and Rocket Lab. It covers the design of NASA's next rocket the Space Launch System extensively. The worksheet asks questions in the order they appear in the video so that students can fill out the worksheets while they watch in order to ensure
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Astronomy Gallery Walk
Students are expected to research and describe the use of astronomy in ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Mayans, Aztecs, Europeans, and the native Americans. I have also included the Muslim and Chinese civilizations. Students will be able to get a better understanding of ancient civilizations. I normally print two pages per sheet for the interactive and write the questions on chart paper and post the pictures on the chart paper. The pictures are in the preview section.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Ancient Astronomy Bundle
Astronauts - Internet Activities
20 internet investigations of famous astronauts. Students use a laptop, tablet or smart phone to search onine for information about... Neil Armstrong, Mae Jemison, Sally Ride, Yuri Gagarin, John Glenn, Buzz Aldrin, Alan Shepherd, Valentina Tereshkova, Guion Bluford, Christa McAuliffe, Svetlana Savitskaya, Eileen Collins, Kalpana Chawla, Aleksei Leonov, Frank Borman, Sunita Williams, Valeri Polyakov, Scott Kelly, Bruce McCandless II, Mike Melvill. Do you know who the first person to walk on the
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Space BUNDLE
Sun Word Search Puzzle Activity Page with Coloring | Solar System | Planets
Sun word search puzzle / coloring page activity worksheet. Combines a challenging word find activity with mindfulness coloring to provide an engaging and relaxing learning activity. Contains 32 words in an advanced puzzle for older kids, teens and adults. No prep, ready to print. Includes a digital EASEL version of the word puzzle.Reinforce vocabulary, spelling and learning with a fun printable wordsearch puzzle. Also great for games nights and class parties. The perfect solution when you
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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