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Astronomy independent works for Microsoft Word
Tides Lab Using Water Balloons - Hands On Experience That Kids LOVE!
This lab is a really fun way to use discovery and investigation to teach students how gravity and inertia cause tides, along with the moon. The cost is low (a package of water balloons and yarn) and it is a great activity to get kids moving and outside. They work in small groups and go through a series of steps and procedures and record data. This was one of the most fun labs of the year for students and was instrumental is having kids understand why we have high tides on the side of the Earth c
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6th - 12th
5th Grade Amplify Science: Patterns of Earth and Sky End of Unit Test
This is a unit test for Amplify Science's 5th Grade Earth and Sky curriculum. It covers the information presented in Chapters 1 - 4. The test consists of 25 questions: 11 multiple choice, 4 check all that apply, 3 fill in the blank, 5 true/false and 2 short responses. This test DOES NOT include the questions from the End of Unit Assessment created by Amplify Science. The download is a Microsoft Word file and it contains a link to a Google Doc version. Both files are editable. An answer key i
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5th
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Also included in: 5th Grade Amplify Science Bundle
Magic School Bus "Get's Lost in Space" Quiz - (solar system)
10 multiple choice questions, bubble sheet, and answer key to go with the Magic School Bus "Get's Lost in Space" video.
This is an editable Word document that can easily be customized to fit your needs.
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2nd - 5th
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Bill Nye The Moon Video Guide
This 14 question worksheet with answer key allows a way for students to follow along with the 21 minute Bill Nye The Moon video. The items are all fill-in-the-blank. The video and worksheet cover the following concepts: what is the moon; the affects of gravity on the moon; moon phases; eclipses. The worksheet goes in order of the video so students don't lose their place while filling in the guide sheet.
Like all Bill Nye videos, The Moon episode is both educational and entertaining.
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4th - 7th
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Earth Science Praxis Exam Study Guide
Need to get the extra certification to become more qualified? Say no more!
I made this study guide based on the PDF from the Praxis site: https://www.ets.org/s/praxis/pdf/5571.pdf
Includes all test specifications and sections needed to know for the exam!
> I passed for my state standards from studying this study guide I made! Good luck, studying one page a day helps!
MY STUDY TIPS:
• Study every day.
• Study a page a day, and also go back to old material to refresh.
• Pick a time of
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7th - 12th
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Bill Nye Storms Video Guide Worksheet
This 10 question worksheet with answer key allows a way for students to follow along with the Bill Nye Storm video. The items are all fill-in-the-blank. The video and worksheet cover the following concepts: extreme weather, El Nino, hurricanes, tornadoes, lighting, thunder, air masses. The worksheet goes in order of the video so students don't lose their place while filling in the guide sheet. Like all Bill Nye videos, the Storm episode is both educational and entertaining.
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4th - 7th
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The Martian Movie Questions
The movie the Martian is linked to NGSSS standards by explaining the future of space travel to Mars. This is an OUTSTANDING movie to show late in the year for 8th graders or is perfect for high school. This is a 3 day movie questions project that walks with the movie and is closely tied with it. Not only will it help students understand what is happening in the movie, it will keep them occupied all period; win win. The final day of the movie however skips the walk-thru questions and simply gives
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8th - 12th
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Space Exploration Research Project - No Prep!
For this project students will choose one space exploration mission from a list of 23 included. (You may add or change these as this package is editable.) They will then be given a list of questions to research and will be asked to create 5 complex questions of their own to research as well. Once they have completed their research they will be putting this information into a presentation of their choice and creating a model of their space vehicle. This package includes everything you need to giv
Bill Nye Comets & Meteors Video Worksheet
This 11 question video guide with teacher answer key goes along with the Bill Nye Comets and Meteors Video. You will need to have the video to use this product. The video and worksheet cover the following concepts: comets, meteors, meteoroids, meteorites, asteroids, shooting stars, elliptical orbit, craters, formation of these objects, composition of these objects. The worksheet goes in order of the video so students don't lose their place while filling in the guide sheet. In addition, the work
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4th - 7th
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The Universe: Secrets of the Sun Video Questions
The Secrets of the Sun video questions in the Universe Series Season 1 focuses on the energy, layers phenomena and life cycle of the sun. The video sheet has twenty-two questions and includes an answer key.
Other Universe Series video questions:
The Most Dangerous Places in the Universe Video Questions
The Universe Series: Mars the Red Planet Video Questions
The Universe: The End of the Earth Video Sheet
The Universe: The Life and Death of a Star Video Questions
The Universe: The Moon Video
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6th - 12th
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Stars: Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Worksheet
The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Worksheet has 27 questions to help students understand and interpret information about stars. Students are asked to explain the relationship between surface temperature and color as well as brightness and size. In addition, students are asked to compare the characteristics of one star to another star, including the Sun. This H-R worksheet includes a detailed answer key to help you facilitate this lesson with your students. If you are interested in additional a
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6th - 9th
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The Life Cycle Of A Star - Reading Comprehension Text
This Reading Comprehension worksheet is suitable for upper intermediate to proficient ESL learners or native English speakers. The text describes what scientist currently believe to be the life circle of stars from heat clashing nebulas to massive supernovae.
After carefully reading a text, students are required to complete some comprehension exercises including: comprehension questions, True or False exercises, a definitions match exercise and a fun crossword . The vocabulary used in the text
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Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Bundle - Informational Texts
Lab Activity Effect of Sunspots on Satellites (Claims Evidence Reasoning Task)
A short lab activity for astronomy or earth space science. Students make a double line graph of the number of sunspots and the number of crashed satellites in a given year. Then they look for patterns and write a science conclusion utilizing claim, evidence, reasoning scaffolding framework.
Grading rubric and sample student responses are included
This lab activity blends well into a unit on electromagnetic waves, planetary mechanics, or the Sun's influence on Earth.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Solar system space quiz (great for 3rd-5th grade) 20 questions !
This is a 20 question multiple choice quiz. These questions are similar to State standardized test questions
**Some of the vocabulary on this quiz are planets, orbit, rotation, revolution, light year, solar system, galaxies, comets, asteroids
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FCAT, COMMON CORE, NGSSS
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3rd - 5th
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ADOPT-A-CONSTELLATION- research stars in common constellations EDITABLE
ADOPT-A-CONSTELLATION-find information online about stars in common constellations-including magnitudes, distances, color, placement in the sky. Also including information about the constellation itself- history, mythology, and best times if the year to view.A list of websites to use for resources is included as well. This works well after my Star Reference Sheet activity which explains star magnitudes (absolute and apparent). Grading rubric is included.
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5th - 9th
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Earth Science worksheets: Label the planets in our solar system
Earth Science worksheets: Label the planets in our solar system2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to identify and label the eight planets in our Solar System from looking at the picture (Earth, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune).Word bank providedStudents can also color in the planetsWorksheet aimed for higher kindergarten/lower primary levels
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K - 10th
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Also included in: Primary Space Bundle: (10 worksheets, 60%+ off)
Bill Nye The Moon Video Questions
This 19 question video guide with included teacher key is designed to go along with the Bill Nye The Moon video or DVD. You will need to have the video to use this product. This product covers solar and lunar eclipses, how we can see the moon, tides and the moon's gravity. This would work well in a general science, Earth Science or Astronomy class.
Having students take notes during a video increases their retention from the video and gives them something to take home and study. Through crea
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4th - 12th
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Science worksheets: Label parts of the Sun
Science worksheet: Label parts of the SunStudents have to label parts of the Sun by looking at the numbers and where the arrow points(Core, Corona, Radiation Zone, Convection Zone,Photospere,Chromosphere)Answer Key included on 2nd page
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4th - 12th
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The Farthest: Voyager In Space Video Viewing Guide Editable
If you haven't watched The Farthest: Voyager In Space yet, I highly recommend you do so! It is a wonderful documentary that covers the scientific and cultural significance behind the Voyager spacecraft.
I developed this viewing guide to use with my physics students while showing this video. It asks questions not only relevant to the planets and the mission of Voyager, but also about the scientists who worked on the project, the cultural significance, as well as the Golden Record.
I believe t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Understanding Parallax
This lab makes understanding parallax simple. Students use real world examples and draw so that parallax can be visualized. The concept is reinforced throughout. A summary YouTube video is included. My students completely understood the concept after this lab!You may edit this lab, the answer key is provided.Educating the World Together!Get Science
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Astronomy Lab Bundle
Astronomy Video "How the Universe Works: Big Bang"
The episode link to YouTube is provided in the title if the video is not available on DVD. Excellent series that was on the Discovery Channel and is now on the Science Channel. This worksheet is on episode #1 and explains the Big Bang Theory on the origin of the Universe (47:27). The latest graphics and explanations are used to help students understand a complex and abstract subject. 13 questions (not in any order) can be answered while watching the video or as an Internet activity. A puzzle ac
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6th - 12th
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HS-ESS1-2
Astronomy/Earth Science Lab Series - Using Star Charts to find Constellations
New from No More Boring Science - How to use star charts! The focus of this lab is to help students gain confidence using star charts to find constellations. There are two activities in this lab: using a polar star chart map to find constellations on a blank section of the sky, and then translating constellations from a polar projection map to a mercator projection map. The first activity is more advanced than the second, but all maps and charts are included. Keys are included as well!
If you l
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Cosmos Student Companion Page for Episodes 1-13 The Whole Series
This is an accompanying student handout for parts 1 to 13 of the new Cosmos television show. Keep students engaged while watching with 20 focus questions for each episode plus analysis questions. Includes an answer sheet.
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4th - 12th
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Life Cycle of A Star Project - Astronomy Baby Book
Students learn about the life cycle of stars by creating a baby book for a new born star that traces its life cycle from birth until death. The "family tree" of stars is also explored so students are exposed to different type of stars.
The preview file shows a fill in the blank version of the family tree page of the book that could be used instead of having students create their own page.
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4th - 8th
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