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Astronomy projects for homeschool
Solar Eclipse 2024 Kindergarten Activities, Craft Headbands Worksheets & Writing
Celebrate the 2024 Solar Eclipse with this updated, easy-to-use, and high-interest unit! This engaging unit includes exciting activities, writing prompts, adorable crafts, viewer instructions, party ideas, and so much more! You will even receive a bonus file with directed drawing and a foldable!This resource is jam-packed with everything you need to celebrate a solar eclipse near you or conduct an in-depth study about them. Due to the scientific nature of this product, the activities will work f
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PreK - 1st
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
Phases of the Moon Paper & Digital-Flip Books, Spinners, Oreos, and more
Phases of the moon seem to be taught at many different levels and kids love learning about them. However, it can be a little confusing at times! This pack of hands-on activities will help your students learn about the moon in a fun and engaging way. The items included are:K-W-L ChartExamples of 2 books to help teach about moon phases (the videos are on Easel) Posters with Definitions for Each Moon PhaseMoon Phase Calendar to Record the Monthly Phases (also on Easel)Moon Phase Foldable without De
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Grades:
K - 5th
Also included in: Moon Phases Paper and Digital Activities with Digital Escape Room
Solar System Craft
When your students complete this Solar System activity, they will have a better understanding of how the planets orbit the sun. Includes a short PowerPoint slide show that includes facts about each planet. Each slide will show the students a photograph of a planet. These slides will provide some background information before the Solar system craft is completed. Included:-A Powerpoint fact slide for each planetSunMercuryVenusEarth MarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptune Pluto-A Solar System Craft-Sola
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Grades:
1st - 6th
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
Also included in: Solar Eclipse 2024 and Solar System Craft Bundle for K-1
2024 Solar Eclipse Activities and Worksheets | Grades 3 - 5
Get ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey to learn about and view a total solar eclipse with this comprehensive set of eclipse activities, readings, and worksheets for students in grades 3 - 5! Be ready for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 Don’t miss your opportunity!This resource includes a variety of activities that are designed to be used before, during, and after the eclipse. With these materials, your students will have a complete understanding of what causes an eclip
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3rd - 5th
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Mission to Mars Semester STEM Unit + Mars Colony Project!
Need a semester-long STEM unit? This Mission to Mars bundle includes engineering design challenges building up to a capstone project of building a habitat on Mars! Lesson Overview Transform your classroom into a team of astronauts on a Mission to Mars! This STEM curriculum begins with Stage 1 team challenges that build teamwork and communication skills. Mission Control then guides your class through Stage 2 engineering design challenges with each unit a progressively more complex design challeng
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Life Cycle of a Star Project - Comic Strip Activity - Fun Assessment
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that showcases the life cycle of a star. The students may choose to create a comic following the lifecycle of either a high mass star or an average mass star. This astronomy project blends art and science to help students gain a deeper understanding of the concept. The comics will look great on a bulletin board or inside a binder or science interactive notebook.What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF + E
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Earth and Space Science Activities - Mega Bundle
STEM Space Moon Crater Design Challenge (Engineering Design Process)
Can your team of astronauts work together to land a rover in the center of a crater on the Moon? This engaging STEM challenge is a fun way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! Students use the engineering design process and explore the forces of motion to place a ball in a cup at the center of a 6 foot diameter circle without entering the circle. This challenge represents placing a NASA rover into the middle of the Apollo lunar crater for expl
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Solar System Craft | Planet Science, Solar System Activity, Solar System Project
Getting hands-on is the best way to learn science!This Solar System on a String Craft makes the perfect culminating activity for any space or solar system unit. In this low-prep science project, students will record important facts about each planet — before coloring, cutting, and stringing them up in the correct order. Let your students take their creations home, or hang these solar system mobiles from the ceiling for some stunning science class decor!-------------------------------------------
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1st - 6th
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Planets of the Solar System - Research Project with Rubric
Planets of the Solar System - Research Project with Rubric - 5 page research project on all planets of our solar system with rubric and research organizer. This project will engage your students as they learn about each of the planets of the solar system. It includes a research organizer to focus student research, web links for possible research, a rubric for ease of marking, a student handout to explain the project and a teacher guide for ease of use!
Your students will love learning about t
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4th - 9th
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Newton's Laws of Motion Foldable - Great for Science Interactive Notebooks
Students will create a Frayer model foldable which will help them understand Newton's three laws of motion. The Frayer model foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, draw a picture, and apply the information by generating examples and non-examples for each vocabulary term. The foldable is designed to fit on a standard 8.5 x 11 paper and requires printing two pages (double-sided). The foldable makes a great interactive notebook entry or classroom wall display. Complete
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Planet Research Project Write a Children's Book | Solar System | Middle School
Your students will love writing a fun children's book for this Planet Research Project! Their children’s book will tell and illustrate a fictional story taking place on a planet. You can choose to keep the planet choices those within our solar system (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto?) and/or you can allow your students to choose other planets outside of our solar system that have been discovered. Some of my students LOVE that they can choose ‘the Diamond Planet’ or
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Design a Space Station on Mars STEM Space Exploration Activity {Digital}
This is a great space-themed STEAM engineering design challenge.With NASA making plans to try to send a group of astronauts to Mars in the 2030s, there is a lot of new interest in designing space settlements. This activity has students design a space facility. In doing this they will need to solve the problems that arise because of the conditions that exist on Mars. This activity can be done as individuals or in groups of 2-3.Students start by researching conditions on Mars and understanding th
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5th - 10th
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Design a Mars Colony: STEM / STEAM Project Guide
Mars Colony STEM Project GuideDesign a colony on Mars! Take your STEM or STEAM classroom or program to the next level with this in-depth engineering design STEM challenge. Students will apply scientific concepts, math skills, critical thinking, research, and engineering design to plan a long term habitat on Mars. This creative and in-depth project is a great activity for your classroom or afterschool program! Part of a Mars Colony Project Bundle: This product is part of a larger bundle of activi
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Also included in: Mission to Mars Semester STEM Unit + Mars Colony Project!
Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Space Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.Inspire and engage your students in the mysteries of Space!The boundless, mysterious, and largely unexplored void that is known as Space has fascinated human beings for thousands of years. From The Big Bang to the possibility of life on Europa (a moon of Jupiter), what we learn abo
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Grades:
5th - 9th
Solar Eclipse 2024, Writing, Reading, Crafts, Research, Vocabulary, & Class Book
Study the 2024 Solar Eclipse with this unit full of exciting activities, research guides, page topper crafts, writing prompts, adorable crafts, class books, party ideas, editable parent letters, and so much more! This resource was designed for 3rd - 6th graders to celebrate and study Solar Eclipses. This is the perfect resource for a variety of grade levels! ***THIS is an updated version as requested by my followers for 3rd - 5th graders. I designed this resource with 3rd - 5th grade in mind - t
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 4-ESS1-1
Solar Eclipse Art Activity
Create a beautiful artistic representation of the Solar Eclipse occurring on April 8, 2024!This Project Guide Contains:Photo documentation of the full artistic processThorough descriptions and step by step procedures of the artistic processInstructor Artwork ExamplesStudent Artwork ExamplesRecommended Materials for this Project Include:9x12” Black Construction Paper Precut paper circle, any color is fine (4” shown)Assorted Chalk Pastels (blues shown)Paper Towel or Tissue for smudging chalkPainte
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PreK - 9th
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NGSS 5-ESS1-1 5th Grade Brightness of Stars
Introduce your students to core scientific concepts like modeling, scale, and argumentation, while complete this the NGSS performance expectation for 5-ESS1-1! Save when you buy the bundle!These lessons are also part of a 5th Grade NGSS Space Bundle that cover 5-ESS1-1, 5-ESS1-2, and 5-PS2-1, found here. Each of the 3 lessons includes engaging, ready to print resources, including:• Student Worksheets• Answer Keys• Detailed Teacher GuidesIn lesson 1, students create scale models of the Earth, Moo
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Grades:
5th
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-1
Also included in: NGSS 5th Grade Space Bundle
2024 Solar Eclipse Activities and Worksheets | Grades 6 - 8
Get ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey to learn about and view a total solar eclipse with this comprehensive set of eclipse activities, readings, and worksheets for students in middle school! Be ready for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 Don’t miss your opportunity!This resource includes a variety of activities that are designed to be used before, during, and after the eclipse. With these materials, your students will have a complete understanding of what causes an ec
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Solar System Planets Project
Do you need a fun way to assess student knowledge of the planets in our solar system? Your students will get a kick out of this planet research project that will have them demonstrate their knowledge of the characteristics of a terrestrial or gas giant. Like this project? Check out the bundle and save 20% by clicking here. Students will: Demonstrate their knowledge of the characteristics of either Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus or Neptune by researching and including inform
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Planets and Solar System Unit
Planet Earth Print Paintings
Create Out of this World Planet Earth Prints with this comprehensive guide.This Project Guide Contains:Photo documentation of the artistic processThorough descriptions and step by step proceduresInstructor artwork examplesStudent artwork samplesProject extensionsRecommended Materials for this Project Include:9x12” (or larger) Black Construction PaperReusable or Disposable Paint PaletteTempera Paints: Greens, Blues, WhiteSeparate container of only white tempera paintLarge tip brush (round or flat
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PreK - 8th
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Also included in: Favorite Projects Mega Bundle!
Solar Eclipse Craft | Digital Resource | Eclipse 2024
This Solar Eclipse Craft is a hands-on educational tool designed to make learning about solar eclipses engaging and interactive for students! How to make it:Choose between two sizing options.Print in color or black and white for students to color.Students cut out all pieces.Hole punch the small circle on each piece.Connect all pieces with a brad. (Make sure the moon is on top of the sun)Now comes the fun part! Students can actively participate in demonstrating their understanding of solar eclips
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K - 3rd
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Star Gazing
This STAR GAZING project is great for students of all ages who love looking towards the night sky. This project involves watercolor painting and drawing and looks lovely hanging on a bulletin board. I use this project as an Early Finisher Project, as a Substitute Lesson or even to go along with a Science lesson studying stars. What's included?-10 page Step-By-Step Directions for how to make this art project-Pictures to go along with each step-Examples of Galaxies-Finished example of the Star
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2nd - 12th
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Mission to Moon - Middle School Semester STEM Unit!
Lesson Overview Transform your classroom into a team of astronauts on a Mission to the Moon! This STEM curriculum begins with Stage 1 team challenges that build teamwork and communication skills. Mission Control then guides your class through Stage 2 engineering design challenges with each unit a progressively more complex design challenge as students arrive at and explore the Moon. The final phase is to tackle the Stage 3 Moon Colony project.Units are aligned to science and math standards along
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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