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8th grade astronomy bibliographies
Katherine Johnson: Scientist:The Computer that Wore Skirts(Play)
Learn about Katherine Johnson, a physicist, space scientist and mathematician, who played a very important role with NASA’s early space missions. The movie Hidden Figures highlights the role of NASA's "computers" such as Katherine Johnson and their contributions. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series of Reader's Theater Scripts, there are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section,a Teacher page with extensions/links and key. A great STEM biography!Additional Resources on this Topic
Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Trailblazers in Science(SIX STEM Biographical Plays)BUNDLE of RESOURCES
Solar System Unit Study, Homeschool Outer Space Learning, Universe Study,
Planets Flashcards, Planets Structure, Preschool Curriculum.Learn about our Solar System, Planets and Galaxies with this Unit Study.
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Grades:
1st - 9th
Moon Landing: Man Walks on the Moon! A Reader’s Theater Script
After 76 days, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, the astronauts for the historic Apollo 11 mission to the moon, made history on July 20, 1969. After the Columbia reached the moon’s orbit, Armstrong and Aldrin went into a smaller module, the Eagle. They began a descent onto the surface of the moon and successfully landed on the moon where both men would become the first humans to actually walk on the moon. The date was July 21, 1969!Just think, from the first powered flight in 190
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Grades:
4th - 9th
Electricity and Magnetism: Biography Research
In this independent learning project, students use a variety of credible sources to research a scientist that has made a major contribution to our current understanding of electricity and/or magnetism.Instructions are super straightforward - makes for fantastic SUB PLANS.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-PS2-5
, MS-PS2-3
, HS-PS2-6
, MS-PS2-5
John Glenn, Astronaut: A Webquest
Learn about Astronaut John Glenn's historic flight to become the first American to Orbit the Earth. Years later, he would also become the oldest American to go on the Space Shuttle! This biographical web quest also contains several questions about the early days of space exploration. There are several extension activities and the key.If you wish a student version, just contact me and I will be happy to send one along.Other resources you may find of interest:1. Exploring the Ocean Blue: A Web q
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5th - 9th
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Astronomy, Black History Hidden Figures Middle and High School Science
Are you looking for a movie to inspire your students to understand the obstacles of Black people and women, especially in the 1960” s? How brave black women were instrumental to the American space raceHow they confronted racism and sexism to forge a better futureTheir enduring legacy in American history Great to have for a sub plan!SUBJECTS — U.S. 1940 – 1991, Diversity/African American, and Virginia; Mathematics; Science-Technology; Biography: Katherine Johnson;SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING — Coura
Grades:
8th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Also included in: Moon Fun Activities Middle School Activites
Women's History: Famous Women in Ancient History: Aglaonike(Greek astronomer)
If you ask students to list a couple of famous women in history, I would think Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart and Rosa Parks may be mentioned. As a teacher of world history, too often there is a giant VOID when it comes to famous WOMEN in ancient History. My new series, Let's Meet... people from the Ancient World includes several women who have made contributions in history. This particular reading is on Aglaonike, thought to be the first female astronomer of Ancient Greece. The short readin
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Greeks! A BUNDLE of RESOURCES
Doppler Effect
The Doppler Effect is an important but tricky concept for science students to understand. This Form is designed to take students through a variety of digital experiences in order to better understand the Doppler Effect. Students interact with videos and simulations and respond to different question styles to demonstrate understanding.
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Grades:
6th - 10th
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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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Women’s History:Sophie Brahe:Astronomer and Horticulturist
If you ask students to list a couple of famous women in history, I would think Harriet Tubman, Amelia Earhart and Rosa Parks may be mentioned. As a teacher of world history, too often there is a giant VOID when it comes to famous WOMEN in ancient History. My new series, Let's Meet... people from the Ancient World includes several women who have made contributions in history. This particular reading is on Sophie Brahe, an astronomy and horticulturist. The short reading shares(in the first person)
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Also included in: Women’s History:Bundle of Ten Reading Passages
Astronaut Charles Duke
Astronaut Charles Duke. Astronaut biography and student comprehension questions teach children an appreciation for science and history! Learn more about famous astronaut Charles Duke with this reading comprehension and student questions.
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Also included in: Space BUNDLE
famous scientist Edwin Hubble
"famous scientist Edwin Hubble" is a combination of educational and entertaining materials that teach children and adults about the life and contributions of the famous scientist Edwin Hubble.YOU WILL RECEIVE:- 2 pages Crossword and wordsearch puzzles with answers.- 1page for facts and biographie.- PDF size 8.5x11 inches.
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4th - 12th
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Also included in: Famous Scientists BUNDLE
SunStruck Integrating Science and Language Arts
This document contains a summary for an article. The article information is included; the journal is available FREE online! This summary will save you a lot of time when discussing these subjects with students. You can use this as a language arts activity using reading strategies which means this summary is a vital "key" for that assignment. You could also integrate this as part of your unit study on the sun. With younger students you can read the summary to them while they look at the pictures.
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2nd - 12th
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Biography of a Multicultural Sun
You will RESEARCH, UNDERSTAND and apply your knowledge of the multicultural sun (that you will be provided) to CREATE a biography. You will use the format of a Facebook profile to present your sun’s biography. This project can be hand-written on paper, poster, or can be done electronically (please print out completed project). The format should mimic the ‘Facebook Profile’ design. Be creative and have fun! Your sun can have ‘friends’ who leave positive comments.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Who Was Euclid? Webquest
Students use the website linked in the directions to answer questions about Greek mathematician, Euclid.
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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Biography of Marc Garneau
Biography
Famous Canadians
Astronaut
Crossword
Vocabulary
Comprehension questions
Answers
Marc Garneau
Astronaut Marc Garneau by Jim Strong is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
The Sun: Digital Assembly of Layers
A quick pre or post assessment tool to check for comprehension of the Sun's layers and features. Students will click and drag the various layers and features into the sun and then will label each component.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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