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Astronomy independent work packets for Microsoft Word
Evidence for the Big Bang - Independent WebQuest
This lesson is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge about the Big Bang theory and the compelling evidence supporting this groundbreaking concept. Through an engaging webquest, students will explore a variety of resources, including short articles, astronaut interviews, and videos, to unravel the secrets of our cosmic origins.In this lesson, students will embark on an exciting journey of discovery, delving into the basic facts surrounding the Big Bang theory. They will explore th
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-2
ASTRONOMY: THE TRAPPIST 1 SOLAR SYSTEM: INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
This is a 26-page independent research book for MG, gifted- talented, and for students that love astronomy. Use it for an astronomy club as well. Use it for students who are absent for a length of time. Use this in lieu of a grade. It is packed with research opportunities, art activities, vocabulary segments, and a quiz. There are essay portions, a word jumble, word search, and mini-biography portions. This book can be graded A, B, C, or D depending upon completeness, evidence of research, a
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5th - 12th, Staff
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
Investigating the Force of Gravity - Online PhET Virtual Lab
This immersive lesson for high school teachers allows students to explore the force of gravity and its influencing factors using the PhET Gravity and Orbits Simulator. Through captivating virtual experiments, students will discover how mass and distance affect gravitational force. They will analyze data, interpret graphs, and engage in thought-provoking discussions to deepen their understanding. This lesson fosters critical thinking skills while providing comprehensive teacher resources f
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Adult Education
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-2
How does Earth's Axial Tilt affect the Seasons? Day 2
The students complete a virtual lab with real time data on how Earth's Axial tilt affects the Season in the Spring in NYS. The students change the Axial tilt from 18 to 30 degrees and the generate data on how the angle of insolation and Solar radiaion changes throughoghout March April, and May. They investigate the Implications how climate change can be altered significantly.
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Grades:
9th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Gravity & The Motion of Planets - Reading w/ Questions
This worksheet/packet includes a short reading, highlighted vocab section, multiple choice questions, and 3 short answer questions. This worksheet/packet primarily focuses on 3 main ideas, which are: - Gravity is a fundamental force that affects the motion of objects in the universe.- Newton's laws of motion and law of universal gravitation explain why objects in orbit don't come crashing down.- The force of gravity between two objects keeps them in orbit, and the mass of the objects determines
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Solar System Data Earth Science Calculations and Application Exercise
This exercise is a perfect way to have students practice the application and calculations involved in all of the numerical data that is associated with objects within our solar system, such as the planets, Earth's moon, and the sun. Students are asked to mathematically compare things like density, the distance from the Sun, mass, or eccentricity. The reference table has been given at the top of the page for the students to use and there is an answer key attached at the end of this paper so you c
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Investigating Orbital Mechanics - PhET Virtual Lab
This engaging lesson for high school teachers dives into the fascinating realm of how gravity governs the motion of our solar system. Using the PhET Gravity and Orbits Simulator, students will explore the relationship between gravity and celestial bodies. They will identify the variables that impact gravitational strength and predict how changes in gravity would alter motion. Through virtual experiments, students will manipulate mass and distance to understand how these factors shape the dynamic
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-2
Animal habitat Adaption day and night diorama classroom decor and lab
One of the basic science concepts taught in middle school is that a habitat is a location where a group of plants and animals naturally live together. The diorama in this lesson will introduce your students to this concept in this activity they will discover what animals in a park do during the day and at night.The diorama is easy to assemble and comes with cut-out illustrations for students to enhance the habitat. The worksheet for each diorama indicates where each cutout piece belongs. The dio
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Biology Habitat Dioramas 3 D paper models to teach biomes Middle School
Guided Research: The Planets of our Solar System
This activity guides students through research of the solar system with the use of QR codes. Ideas for using this resource:- Jig Saw: divide students into groups so that they become experts on their planet(s) and then present their research to the class- As a checkpoint for a larger project over the Solar System- As a gallery walk - simply copy and paste the QR codes onto slides or pages and spread them around the room!This activity is downloaded as a Microsoft Word document so that you can make
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Astronomy, Oceanography Sub Plans The Blue Planet Tidal Seas Episode 7
Looking for the Ultimate Sub Plan? Here it isThis is a must-watch DVD for students to understand how high and low tides occur. This DVD has won many awards and students will also learn about tides' impact on ocean life. If you can not obtain this video I have included all the websites needed to complete the worksheet.This lesson can be taught either in your unit on Astronomy or OceanographyIncluded is a fun crossword puzzle for students to complete either for homework or group work.A graphic
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: Moon Fun Activities Middle School Activites
Astronaut Exploration
Astronauts have gone 'above and beyond' in their jobs. This assignment allows students to do their own reacher about different astronauts. These are guided questions to help students know what information too reacher.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-1
Astronomy D- Day and of the Moon, Reading and Graphic Organizer
Are you looking for a lesson to teach your students how tides played an important part in history?This Directed reading can also be used for Emergency Sub Plans. Contains a graphic organizer for early finishers. You can also use it for extra credit, homework, classwork, or for your ESL studentsThis lesson is excellent for co-teacher science and history. Most people are not aware of the role the moon phases and tides played in the planning of the D-day attack.D-Day put the Allies on a decisiv
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Grades:
8th - 9th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Also included in: U.S. History Science labs Middle and High School
Motions of the Solar System Simulation
For this, the students will need the website that is linked right on the document. They will use a pHET simulator to explore topics of Kepler's Laws and gravity. This generally takes students one 50=minute class period.
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Grades:
8th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
3D Modeling-Space Edition
If you teach 3D modeling to students, this is a great activity. The activity has how-to videos for all parts students need to create. It is space themed so students will be learning how to 3D model space rocks, a rocket, a space station, an UFO, and a box for it to sit on. They will learn how to 3D print all the objects and laser cut the box. The program used to create these models is called Onshape.
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Inner Planet Study Guide (editable)
This is a study guide that students will make during your unit on the inner planets. Assign it as a separate assignment or concurrent with your lecture, assignments, internet time, or reading. It is an editable MS-Word document.
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Our Place in the Universe
A packet with reading, analogy activity and exit ticket questions that introduces our orientation in the universe.
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Lunar Phases EDUSMART worksheet OR Guided Notes
This worksheet / notes follows the offline version of the EDUSMART program, though it can be used without it as guided notes. It include a model of the orbit of the moon where students will need to fill in the correct drawing of the phases of the Moon in relationship with the Sun and Earth. I would have the students label the names as well with it. Feel free to change or update the directions at the top.
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Solar System PowerPoint Notes
Use this Digital or Print out of Important Solar System notes in your Science class today!
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Grades:
2nd - 9th
Also included in: Space Notes Bundle Pack
Reasons For Seasons Virtual Lab
Students will track how temperature and hours of daylight change throughout a year. They will analyze the data and describe how the hours of daylight relate to seasonal changes.
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6th - 12th
Crater Impact Simulation Lab
This is a 5 part lab designed for students in an Astronomy classroom learning about impact craters. The lab uses an online simulation to see how projectile diameter, density, velocity and trajectory angle change impact craters. The lab walks through simulations on Earth and the Moon, but Mars is also an option available on the link provided.
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Grades:
8th - 11th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
Apologia Astronomy—2nd Edition—Lesson 1 Reading Guide
This reading guide/homework document is for kids to fill in as they read their hardbound textbooks. The questions are listed in the order they are found in the reading. Some are explicitly taken from the test, while others are more open-ended. I have answer-key PowerPoints that I use with my students, but I don't have answer-key papers.**At the moment, the lines on this are wonky! I uploaded a PDF hoping that would help, but it doesn't, so I've switched it back to a Word document. I'll leave thi
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NASA Timeline
This is just an easy to follow accountability assignment detailing a small amount of NASA's history. This is ideally to be used with NASA's own website, listed at the top. *Free resource!*
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Not Grade Specific
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