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Astronomy Common Core RST.11-12.1 resources
The Martian Classroom Labs and Activities
Product DescriptionThis is an multi sensual immersion into the world created in The Martian by Andy Weir. All are in Word format so that you can customize to your school's needs. The Martian Video Questions We have included both a blank Student Video Question worksheet and a Teacher Answer Sheet. Asks questions in order of the movies so that you can stop and discuss the various topics as the movie is viewed. Great intro to the concept of Mars colonization.The Martian Book QuestionsA chapter by
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Solar System: Interplanetary Matter and the birth of planets
This PPT delves into the Solar System's formation, focusing on interplanetary matter and the birth of planets. Investigate the cosmic processes that shaped our planetary neighborhood, from the swirling clouds of gas and dust to the emergence of distinct celestial bodies. Uncover the intriguing journey from cosmic debris to the birth of planets within our awe-inspiring Solar System.
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8th - 11th
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MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
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Applications of Fourier Transforms Unit- The Simple Version
This unit is great for a physics, math, astronomy, or even multimedia classroom! It covers the applications of Fourier Transforms. Through this unit, your student will gain a better understanding of waveforms and how Fourier Transforms can help to manipulate those waveforms. Cristy's Multimedia is working in conjunction with the Slightly Professional YouTube Channel to create teaching resources to accompany the video series: The Simple Version. These videos are created by astronomy and physics g
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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HS-PS4-5
Mercury: Exploring the Solar System Science Literacy Reading
Mercury: Exploring the Solar System is a highly engaging and well-illustrated science literacy reading on the planet Mercury. It can be used as part of a solar system or astronomy unit or as a stand-alone close reading assignment. Two short videos on Mercury have been provided to use as an introduction. The reading passage covers Mercury’s place in the Solar System and compares Mercury with Earth. It also covers conditions on the surface of Mercury and covers the temperatures and features o
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5th - 12th
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Brian Cox on CERN's Supercollider: Viewing Guide
Scientists announced a significant milestone in the summer of 2012 when physicists and the media declared that the Higgs Boson particle, the "God" particle, has been discovered. What does that mean? This TED Talks presentation from 2008 by eminent "rock star" physicist Brian Cox explains the work undertaken at The Large Hadron Collider | CERN, the role of the modern particle physicist and the elusive and illustrious Higgs particle. The viewing guide contains ten questions, a detailed answer guid
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: STEM Topics Viewing Guide Bundle
3D model of a Comet w/ Peppermints
A 3D model of a comet brings the lesson from the textbook to life for your students. You can make this with any available art supplies, or you can make edible ones out of candy.I went to the manager of the local Sonic and asked for a bag of the peppermints they give out with each order. These peppermints became the nucleus for many of the students models. You can expand with this project into other models of objects in the universe.
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5th - 8th
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HS-ESS1-6
, HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Science Explored in the movie"The Martian" starring Matt Damon
This worksheet explores some of the science fact and fiction in the 20th Century Fox movie "The Martian". Students are given a number of questions to explore and determine if they would be impossible, likely or unlikely.
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10th - 11th
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Eclipse Demonstration Activity
Looking for a way to engage your high school astronomy students in outreach? I developed this lesson as a way to have students research solar eclipses and then show their understanding by creating an activity that could be used during a school STEM event. This is a pretty basic plan, but I hope that it can help any Astronomy teachers out there!
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS1-4
, HS-PS2-4
Seasons on Earth Simulation
Guided investigation where students use an online simulation to determine factors about the seasons and the reason for the seasons. Takes students on a path to observe both southern and northern hemispheres and asks them to critically think about the cause and effects of this phenomenon. Asking questions to help students think deeper with "what if" questions.
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8th - 12th
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Distance Learning Physics Self Paced Projects: Self Reflection Paper
Contains lesson plans for high school level students in a stay at home or distance learning setting to conduct a major project over the course of 1-2 weeks (60 minutes per day). The projects are self-paced with sufficient instructions without any additional work by the teacher (or parent). Three projects in a variety of STEM areas are included as described below. This assignment is a self-reflection paper that the student writes after the project is completed.
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6th - 12th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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