149 results
Astronomy independent work packets for Google Apps
Astronomy Moon Phases Oreo Lab NGSS MS-ESS1-1 Digital Resource Eclipse
Students love this lab!!! It's inquiry based, student centered, rigorous and easy prep! It covers NGSS DCI-ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System. The orbits of Earth around the sun and of the moon around Earth, cause observable patterns.What students do:I have the students bring in the Oreos and spoons/knives to class. Or you can spend about $25 on Oreos, which for my class size is 8 cookies per group, with 8 groups per class. Students model what they think the pattern of moon phases are for one
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
The Role of Gravity in the Universe Reading Articles and Worksheets MS-ESS1-2
Four separate lessons teach students about the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system. Students will learn about the effects of gravity in the universe and our solar system and how gravity and inertia balance to create the orbit of planets and moons. Plus, a lesson about the gravity in black holes!⭐ Get this set at a HUGE discount in our done-for-you Gravity Unit!Includes both print and Google Slides options to assign!Each lesson includes a 1-page reading with its o
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-PS2-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS1-2
, HS-PS2-4
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Articles Bundle with Space
Earth Tilt Sun Patterns Seasons Project Based Assessment NGSS MS-ESS1-1
Don't be intimidated by "Stop Motion"! I've never made one, but students use the free app and they figure out how to make amazing movies every year! Students will be engaged, excited and students will have a deep understanding of why we have seasons on earth! There’s no better way to hit the NGSS Science and Engineering Practice of Developing and Using Models than making a movie! This NGSS three dimensional resource covers the Performance Expectation “Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun sys
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
NGSS Scale History of the Universe HS-ESS1-1 MS-ESS1-3 Activity Includes Spanish
After this activity your students will have a much deeper understanding of how our universe started and how the solar system and life evolved into what it is today! It’s interactive, inquiry based, metacognitive and integrated NGSS!!! I highly recommend you purchase The Universe and Its Stars in my store. It’s only $2.99 and it’s a perfect scaffold for this resource. Another great resource to accompany this one is Scale of the Universe. It teaches students how big objects are and their distanc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
Northern Lights Activity Electromagnetic Forces Auroras Solar Storms Sunspots
This engaging, Google Ready, NO PREP resource will wow your students! This resource is great as an introduction, a scaffold, review or sub plan. If you are teaching the NGSS standard PS2.B: Types of Interactions: Electric and magnetic (electromagnetic) forces, this resource is perfect for you! What Students Do:First I show an amazing video about the Northern Lights as the engage to get the student’s attention. Students are asked, “What causes the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Boreal
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-PS2-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, MS-ESS1-1
Space Virtual Field Trips Pack for Middle and High Discount Bundle
Take a Space Virtual Field Trip for Middle and High Schoolers in this discount bundle to explore Outer Space, the Moon, the Hubble, and so much more! Perfect for astronomy classes, science classes, and more!The PDF version of this great resource is also available from my tpt store at the link below:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/TeachwithbriThis exciting pack has 6 great resources for only the price of 4!This bundle includes virtual field trips to:The Hubble TelescopeThe MoonMars Roov
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Earth's Place in the Universe Middle School Astronomy Unit
This complete astronomy unit has everything you need to teach NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2 and MS-ESS1-3 including editable student Slides, worksheets, hands-on investigations, final projects and extension activities. Topics covered include constellations and night sky observations; planets, asteroids and comets; scale models, gravity and motion; moon phases, eclipses, seasons and more! If you want to decrease stress for yourself and your students and help kids make personal connections to the sc
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Gravity & Solar System NGSS ESS1.A ESS1.B Online Simulation Digital
If you’re teaching NGSS ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them (MS-ESS1-2) this is perfect for you! There’s no better way to hit the NGSS Science and Engineering Practice of Developing and Using Models than using PhET simulations! Students will be engaged and challenged by the simulation and questions. Take a look at
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
Virtual Field Trip to the Hubble Space Telescope Middle and High Digital
This space and astronomy virtual field trip is perfect for middle schoolers and high school science and astronomy classes! Learn all about the Hubble Space Telescope and explore it in depth with videos, 360, and more! A fun Space Virtual Field TripThis 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 t
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Space Virtual Field Trips Pack for Middle and High Discount Bundle
Solar System Worksheet Doodle PowerPoint Gravity NGSS MS-ESS1-1 MS-ESS1-2
Students love doodles and this is such an easy 45 minute no-prep lesson to deliver! If you’re teaching NGSS ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System The solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids that are held in orbit around the sun by its gravitational pull on them (MS-ESS1-2) this is perfect for you! Students learn that the solar system consists of the sun and a collection of objects, including planets, their moons, and asteroids th
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
NGSS ESS1.B Seasons PowerPoint & Interactive Worksheet Digital
This is a perfect 45 minute introductory scaffold or review for NGSS ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System The seasons are a result of that tilt and are caused by the differential intensity of sunlight on different areas of Earth across the year. Students use the PowerPoint/Google Slideshow to help them fill in and answer the 5 slide Interactive Worksheet with a 4:00 minute Crash Course Kids video and fill in the blank questions.You can do this lesson all online, hard copies, or a combination of b
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Science Children's Literature Digital Book BINGO Bundle
Science Children's LiteratureDigital Book BINGO Bundlewith Google Slide Student Book BINGO BoardsThese digital book BINGO activities, using EDITABLE Google Slide student Book Bingo boards, can be an engaging way to:* integrate reading, science, and technology* extend and enrich a Science unit* help students gain comfort and confidence reading nonfiction * encourage students to build confidence and stamina as independent readers* refine and improve listening skills* expand students’ experience wi
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 6th
Scale Of The Universe HTwins: 5 Task Pack Scavenger Hunt Vocabulary & More!
Embark on an extraordinary back-to-school adventure that will captivate your students right from the start! ➥ The HTwins Scale of the Universe 2 is a website that shows the sizes of different objects in the universe, from atoms to galaxies. It allows users to zoom in and out to see the relative sizes of different objects.Every September, I guide my students on an exploration of the universe using this amazing tool. They're fascinated by intriguing items like quarks, dodo birds, and various nebu
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
An Introduction to the Night Sky Mini Unit for Middle School NGSS MS-ESS1-1
This night sky mini is an excellent introduction to NGSS MS-ESS1-1 and includes editable student Slides, worksheets, hands-on investigations, a final project and extension activity. Topics covered include constellations, how to find north, night sky observations and more! If you want to decrease stress for yourself and your students and help kids make personal connections to the science they are learning, try this self-paced science mini unit! Students learn about a favorite constellation, fig
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Earth's Place in the Universe Middle School Astronomy Unit
3D Printing Spinning Star Tinkercad Tutorial and Lesson Plan
In this 3D Printing Spinning Star Tinkercad Tutorial and Lesson Plan, students will use the basics of Tinkercad to create a 3D printing file. I consider this lesson to be on an intermediate level. I have successfully used this lesson with students as young as 3rd grade, but works best with middle school students or high school/adult learners as well. This is a perfect project for a coding club or a STEM classroom. You can also use this to teach 3D design to yourself!Included in this file:56 Page
Grades:
5th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, HS-ETS1-3
, MS-ETS1-4
...
Also included in: 3D *BUNDLE* Spring/Summer Holidays 3 Mini Bundle 3D Printing Tinkercad
Nonfiction Passages with Text Features - Outer Space - PDF & Digital
If you're looking for a fun way to teach non fiction text features, these solar system reading comprehension passages are here to make it easy! High-interest nonfiction about space will keep students engaged while they identify and analyze the purpose of 14 different text features, including headings, captions, footnotes, graphs, maps, and more!Each nonfiction activity will engage your students with fascinating facts about the sun, moon, planets, asteroids, and space travel as they practice read
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Nonfiction Unit - Solar System Reading Passages
Asteroids Comets Meteoroids Lesson Middle School Reading Comprehension
Students will learn the difference between comets, asteroids and meteoroids in the solar system. This differentiated, no-prep, fully digital or printable activity is a perfect solution for teaching planetary bodies. Can be used for reading comprehension too!This comets, asteroids and meteoroids lesson will teach students to learn how planetary objects such as asteroids and meteoroids are connected, as well as be able to tell the difference between a meteoroid, meteor and meteorite. The Kuiper Be
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 7th
CCSS:
Also included in: Astronomy Activities & Lessons Super Bundle
Mars Fiction & Nonfiction Unit - Mazes - Reading Comprehension - Space
This MARS UNIT combines a nonfiction reading passage with fun MAZES to solve. Read it before or after reading A Rover's Story to build background knowledge.The no-prep novel study for A Rover's Story, about a rover's construction and mission to Mars, includes vocabulary and reading comprehension skills in manageable chunks for your students.The informational passage explains about different rovers that NASA has sent to Mars. It's perfect as a stand-alone piece or to build background knowledge.
Grades:
4th - 7th
ESL ELL Newcomer Astronomy PowerPoint Graphic Organizers in Spanish and English
Are you wondering how to support your ESL/ELL/Newcomer students? Are they struggling to understand the content? Use this engaging 35 slide PowerPoint/Google Slideshow with both Spanish and English definitions and vocabulary graphic organizers to catch your Spanish speaking students up to your mainstream students!These graphic organizers are thoughtfully designed in both English and Spanish, catering to diverse language needs. Whether in print or digital format, these versatile tools require zer
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Claim Evidence Reasoning Solar Eclipse Reading Graphic Organizer NGSS MS-ESS1-1
Students learn Total solar eclipses occur relatively rarely in the same place within a short time frame.. through a C.E.R. (Claim Evidence Reasoning) graphic organizer. This is great for getting your students to explain phenomena in a meaningful way and it allows you as the instructor to adequately assess their understanding of concepts. The students figure out what the "Claim" is in the article, they then use data that supports the claim in the "Evidence" section, draw visual evidence and then
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Eclipse Computer Activity Total Solar Annular Partial Eclipses Worksheet Digital
Students collect and calculate data and observe patterns in the frequency of Solar Eclipses, as well as the definitions of the 3 different types of solar eclipses (Total, Annular and Partial Eclipses). This lesson is NO PREP, digital or print. And it includes a Spanish Version!This is great for a sub plan, homework, critical thinking, scaffolding and/or reinforcement of concepts!You get the Following:-2 page virtual handout in Spanish and English -Key in English and Spanish-Teacher slides for le
Subjects:
Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Space Race & Apollo Missions Timeline - Worksheet Packet & Discussion Questions
This ready-to-print, full-color packet of worksheets will guide students through:• Researching major milestones in the Space Race for both the United States and the Soviet Union, including: - First object to orbit the Earth - First person in space - First woman in space - First spacewalk - First unmanned Moon landing• Researching Apollo missions 11 through 17• Constructing a timeline to visualize the rapid pace of the Space Race, the Soviet Union's narrow "lead" over the U.S. during the early da
Subjects:
Grades:
3rd - 12th
Astronomy Constellations: Activity Reading and Puzzles || Easy Space Lesson Plan
Ignite your students' curiosity about the captivating world of constellations with this comprehensive activity pack! Designed with both learning and engagement in mind, this pack offers a variety of resources to enhance students' understanding of constellations while developing their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and problem-solving skills.This activity pack includes:Reading Comprehension: Immerse students in the enchanting stories behind constellations through an engaging reading passage.
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
Our Universe Astronomy Project
This project is a book that follows the guidelines of the Physical Science--Astronomy unit from Ohio's Learning Standards for Science. To complete the project, print the book on two sides (be sure to select "flip on short edge"). The pages can then be folded in half to create a book. Students should write information on each page. I like to give them the option to print pictures to include as well (or share the document and let them edit virtually then print). This is a good summation of th
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 11th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Introduction to Astronomy Bundle
Showing 1-24 of 149 results
TPT is the largest marketplace for PreK-12 resources, powered by a community of educators.
IXL family of brands