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Free middle school astronomy handouts
Space Moon Phases and Eclipse Lesson | Earth Moon Sun Astronomy Unit Bundle
This product includes 2 warm-ups, a set of differentiated Cornell notes, a foldable activity, three essential questions, and a slide presentation with a mini-quiz built in on the phases of the moon and eclipses. This lesson is included in myEarth, Moon, and Sun Unit Bundle , which is also a part of my Complete SPACE TRIPLE BUNDLE- COMPLETE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK.Check out these products all included in the bundle:Pre-Assessment/Warm-upEarth and Moon's Motion LessonSeasonal Patterns LessonGravity i
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4th - 10th
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MS-ESS1-1
Mars Rover | Earth and Space Science | STEM Activity
FREE! STEM-tastic Rovers! FREE Mars Rovers Engineering Activity!!Teachers are saying :"My students loved this resource! We had the most fun creating our own Mars Rovers. I would highly recommend this resource to anyone looking for a way to expand off their book!""This was an extremely fun activity to do with my students as a culminating activity after studying Mars and Earth. It was a way to do a fun activity with food that still had an academic purpose. Students had to really plan things out
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5th - 8th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: STEM and Food - Edible Engineering Bundle
Reading Passage - The Planet Neptune
This reading passage is a free sample of the passages that are included in my Solar System Reading Passages product.
The passage includes a ~500 word article about the planet Neptune, including its discovery and composition. These products are intended as reading practice/intervention/activities. They are aligned with 6,7,8 grade Common Core standards for informational text.
Includes the passage, a glossary, a 5 question multiple choice 'quiz', 3 questions asking the student to select evidenc
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6th - 8th
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Wave Notes FREEBIE with PowerPoint
This freebie can be used in your classroom to teach the basic parts of a wave. A teacher answer key and corresponding PowerPoint are included along with teaching tips.
This could also be used as a review or to assess students' learning.
Terms included on the freebie are:
wave
medium
crest
trough
wavelength
frequency
amplitude
Copyright and Terms of Use
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6th - 10th
Solar System Diagram
The Solar System Diagram provides a way for students to learn the classification, order and significant features of the eight main planets plus three dwarf planets: Ceres, Pluto and Eris. It also locates the Asteroid Belt and Kuiper Belt in which the dwarf planets reside.
Other Astronomy activities:
Astronomy Unit Notes and Powerpoint
Astronomer Flipbook PowerPoint & Quiz
Cool NASA Images Powerpoint
Moon Phase Diagrams
Solar System Chart and Powerpoint
Stellar Evolution Flowchart
Stel
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4th - 12th
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The Magic School Bus - Exploring Space
Within the Magic School Bus Exploring Space pack, you will find 2 episode guide questions and a find-a-word with terminology relating to the key topic explored in the episodes:Gets lost in SpaceOut of this WorldHOW CAN YOU USE THIS PRODUCT?By having students answer questions while watching the episodes will ensure that knowledge is retained and they are able to later recall information they learnt from the episodes and use it in classroom learning experiences. After the video students can furthe
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: BUNDLE - The Magic School Bus Episode Pack
Spectroscopy Doodle Note | Astronomy Doodle Note
This doodle note will help your students understand the basics of how Spectroscopy is used in Astronomy. Students will review the EM Spectrum, spectral lines of elements, redshift and blue shift.This note is particularly helpful for students after they have learned about the elements. If possible, pair this with a spectroscope activity in which students observe the spectral lines of different elements in gas tubes. This is a great bridge between a Chemistry unit and Astronomy unit, and can be us
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7th - 10th
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FREE Seven Day Moon Tracker for Moon Phases Unit
This is a moon tracker that students can use to observe the moon for a week. This download includes the moon tracker itself and an instruction page that gives you details on how to use it in your classroom.
This freebie comes from my upcoming moon unit where I have multiple trackers for various lengths of time as well as fun moon-related activities. Check for updates at my blog, www.classroomcompulsion.blogspot.com!
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3rd - 6th
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Worksheet - Spring Tides vs. Neap Tides
This worksheet allows students to draw the high tide and low tide heights for spring tides and neap tides side-by-side to allow for an excellent visual comparison. They will also label the locations of the Moon on an orbital path of the Moon for each tide type. A teacher key is included.
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EDITABLE BUNDLE - Astronomy Worksheets
Apparent Path of the Sun
Astronomical Organizati
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8th - 12th
Tour of the Solar System Travel Brochure and Rubric
Touring the Solar System Is Fun! It’s the future and earthlings can now travel safely at the speed of light to anywhere in our solar system! This activity worksheet directs students to research facts about objects in our solar system and create a travel agency brochure to advertise traveling to these places. Advertised Places Include:➢ Terrestrial Planet of Choice➢ Jovial Planet of Choice➢ Asteroid Belt➢ Comets➢ Dwarf Planet Pluto➢ Moons➢ Additional Object of Student ChoiceStudents will learn al
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6th - 10th
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Planets and Earth's Moon NO PREP Lesson
Planets and Earth's Moon warm up, notes, reinforcement worksheet, and quiz. NGSS Earth and Space Science Standards.
Just download, print, copy, and GO! A no prep, 4 part lesson pack to keep your students engaged and learning.
This compilation of resources includes:
- A 3 questions, half page warm up
- Guided notes meant to be given on a document camera or projected on a white board to fill in the blank.
- Reinforcement worksheet: Extra practice that can be used for homework, station work, i
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Astronomy NO PREP Lessons BUNDLE
Countdown to the Eclipse Documentary Follow Along Movie Worksheet
Get ready for the Total Solar Eclipse with a free eclipse documentary! Available on Amazon, Countdown to the Eclipse, prepares students for the upcoming eclipse using NASA animations and immersing the viewer into the journey of a group of eclipse chasers as they chase after the 2016 total solar eclipse. Appropriate for all ages.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0747D3HHW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501015528&sr=8-1&keywords=countdown+to+the+eclipse
Runtime is 44 minutes. Closed captioned.
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4th - 12th
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Saturn- Article, Questions, Wordsearch, and Hidden Message!
This engaging worksheet will allow students of all ages to learn about the planet Saturn! Worksheet includes a reading passage, related questions, and a word search. Letters not used will spell out a hidden message. This activity can be used in-class, for homework, or as a review. Discover the unique attributes of Saturn, its moons, rings, storms, and history!
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Phases of the Moon Worksheet
The moon changes in appearance and location in the sky everyday, which is why we refer to the moon by its phases: new moon, full moon, first and third quarter moon. Between these major phases, there are 4 minor ones: the Waxing Crescent, Waxing Gibbous, Waning Gibbous and Waning Crescent. This quick worksheet displays the approximate appearances of the major and minor Moon phases in reference to the earth and general position relative to the monthly lunar cycle. Also included is an answer key f
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3rd - 6th
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Solar System Cut and Paste
This Solar System worksheet can be used as notes or a review of the planets. It teaches the order of the planets from the sun, the difference between inner and outer planets, the difference between terrestrial (rocky) and gas planets, and important facts about each planet.What's Included:1 Instruction Page1 Solar System Labeling Page3 Planet Pages2 Cut and Paste Pages3 Pages for the Answer KeySupplies Needed:PrinterScissorsTape/GlueCrayons/Colored PencilsDirections:The students start by labeling
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3rd - 6th
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Solar System Facts FREE
Your students will have a blast learning about the solar system with these half-page posters. Each mini-poster has five interesting facts per planet. This freebie compliments my integrated science and reading solar system series which you can see here.If you download this freebie, please leave feedback....even if it's just two words...thank you. I would really appreciate that. Thanks! Students learn science best when it is integrated with other areas of the curriculum such as reading and langu
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4th - 6th
Also included in: Solar System Reading Comprehension Activities BUNDLE
Solar System Reading Comprehension (Free Sample of a planning resource)
Free sample for a planning and resource bundle. Included is a reading comprehension task learning about the geocentric and heliocentric models with three differentiated question sheets and answers.
The full resource includes:
Seven fully planned, differentiated and resourced lessons that take children on a journey from the developing understanding of the Solar System models to writing their own reports.
Lesson One - Reading comprehension task learning about the geocentric and heliocentric mod
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Bundle
Astronomy: Outer Space - Meteors, Asteroids, and Comets
PROCEEDS BENEFIT "REACH INC."-EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH DISABILITIEShttp://www.reachinc.org-Southern Science Specialists - Chapel Hill, North Carolina-A quick but effective summary of the 3 major smaller bodies within the solar system:Meteors, Comets, and Asteroids!This activity is presented in 2 formats, one color coded for modified instruction and one non-color coded for general instruction. Students match terminology, definition, and image. A cut and paste, Smartboard, or Velcro and laminate a
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2nd - 7th
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Awesome Astronauts Internet Research Activity
An Internet research activity focusing on astronauts, the Space Race as well as the planets and moons in our solar system.Great as a sub lesson or topic introduction.If you would like notifications on free and new resources as well as upcoming sales be sure to follow my TpT store by clicking the 'Follow Me' link above.Resource reviews are greatly appreciated.Clipart by:Ron LeishmanDigital ToonageToonClipart
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5th - 8th
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The Solar System: Revolve vs. Rotate Cloze Notes
Cloze Notes for Revolve vs. Rotate(To be used in a unit on the Solar System/planets)!
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4th - 6th
Perseverance Rover "Percy" Mars Mission Space Exploration Astronomy Doodle Note
The Perseverance Rover will conclude its 7-month trip from Earth to Mars and touch down in the Jezero Crater on February, 18, 2021. Teach your students about Percy's Mission, its helicopter companion Ingenuity. This is an incredible example of space exploration technology.This free doodle note can be completed during or after watching this video by former JPL engineer Mark Rober (this video is safe for students). Answer key is included.This is one of several Doodle Notes to support an entire un
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7th - 12th
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Worksheet: Tide Data Analysis
Printable Worksheet in which students analyze and interpret tide data from NY Harbor to make conclusions about tides. Worksheet includes graph of tide data and related questions. The are 2 graphs representing different time periods illustrating daily versus weekly tides.NYC Earth Science
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7th - 12th
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Types of Tides Worksheet
Students match tidal terminology with correct definitions and identify lunar phases along with their corresponding type of tide.
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6th - 8th
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Solar Eclipse - Review Article Lesson - review questions
Solar Eclipse Review Article - Questions activities
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3rd - 8th
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