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Astronomy Common Core RST.9-10.4 resources
The Doppler Effect - Evidence for the Big Bang Theory | Digital Lab Activity
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will learn how the Doppler effect is used to measure the movement of galaxies and stars in space and why the redshift in the light from distant galaxies is one of the pieces of evidence for the Big Bang Theory. The students will analyze light spectra from galaxies and stars. They will notice a pattern in the relationship between the position of the absorption lines with respect to the red end of the electromagnetic spectrum and the distan
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8th - 11th
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HS-ESS1-2
Complete Astronomy Unit I "Introduction to Astronomy"
Zip file of the complete intro Unit I to Astronomy A (first semester). Assessments (quizz and a unit test) with answer keys included. Assessments in this unit have been converted and can now (also) be given online and auto-graded through Easel. Graphics were added to each assessment to help with student understanding. Many student activities and worksheets are also included on Word and PDF files. Files include three comprehensive PowerPoint lessons with up-to-date information and instructor sli
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-1
The Earth-Sun-Moon System Notes & Workbook | Astronomy Unit | Editable | NYS
This astronomy 2-week-long unit covers everything your students need to know about the Earth-Sun-Moon System for the New York State (NYS) Earth Science Regents exam. The students will learn about celestial observation, the seasons, duration & angle of insolation, the Sun’s paths in the sky, evidence for rotation & revolution, phases of the Moon, tides, and solar & lunar eclipses. They will also learn to read and use the "Solar System Data" chart on page 15 of the Earth Science Refere
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8th - 10th
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MS-ESS1-1
Universe, Stars & Solar System Astronomy Bundle | Notes, Lab & Review Activities
This astronomy bundle covers everything your students need to know about the Universe, Stars, and the Solar System for the New York State (NYS) Regents exam. It includes guided notes with practice questions, teacher presentations, 3 digital and interactive lab activities, and 3 self-checking digital reviews. The students will learn about the electromagnetic spectrum, evidence for the Big Bang theory, the star HR diagram, the life cycle of stars, terrestrial vs. jovian planets, and planetary orbi
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
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Science and Engineering Practices: Nebular Theory and Solar System Formation
Updated Oct. 2023!Based on the NGSS's Science and Engineering Practices , this product includes lots of practice with concepts relating to ✨Nebular Theory and Solar System Formation✨!------------------------------------------Included in this product:✨One activity for each S.E.P. (230-minutes total!)✨Teacher instructions✨Materials list✨Answer key------------------------------------------Why S.E.P.s?★Give students multiple ways to demonstrate learning★Allow students to DO science rather than memor
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Science and Engineering Practices GROWING BUNDLE!
HR Diagram & Characteristics of Stars | Digital Review Activity | NYS Regents
Try this engaging digital review activity after teaching your students about the Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram and the characteristics of stars! This self-checking activity with immediate feedback is perfect to review for a test or for the NYS Earth Science Regents exam. The students show you their finished picture to show you they understand how to use and read the HR diagram titled “Star Characteristics” on page 15 of the Earth Science Reference Tables (ESRT). The students will identify sta
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
Astronomers throughout History: Reading and Writing Assignment
Get your students engaged in learning about six key astronomers (Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, and Newton) and their contributions to Astronomy.⭐-------------------------------------------Students will look over the "resumes" of all six scientists and choose the one they believe made the most important contributions. This is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate their ability to draw conclusions, formulate opinions, and write a persuasive "magazine article" about a h
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6th - 12th
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Life Cycle of Stars | Digital Lab Activity | Editable | NGSS
In this Google Slides™ digital lab activity, the students will use a simulation to investigate the life cycle of stars based on their initial masses. They will notice a relationship between the mass of a star and how it evolves. This is an interactive lab activity with a link to an online simulation (Star in a Box), a PBS video, and drag & drop features. The students will use the online simulator to create a model that shows the cycle stars go through, from the formation of the star to its d
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
Astronomy Notes for NYS Earth Science Regents | Editable
This complete astronomy bundle covers everything your students need to know about the Universe, Stars, the Solar System, and the Earth-Sun-Moon System for the New York State (NYS) Regents exam. It includes guided notes with practice questions and annotated teacher presentations in Google Slides. The students will learn about the electromagnetic spectrum, evidence for the Big Bang theory, the star HR diagram, the life cycle of stars, terrestrial vs. jovian planets, planetary orbits, the seasons &
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
, HS-ESS1-2
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Complete Astronomy Unit II "The Solar System"
Zip file of the complete Unit II in Astronomy.This unit includes assessments - two quizzes (20 questions each); one Unit test (60 questions both PDF and in Word) scantron with answer keys (PDF). Assessments in this unit have been converted and can now (also) be given online and auto-graded through Easel. Graphics were added to each assessment to help with student understanding. This unit also contains three comprehensive PowerPoint lessons with up-to-date information and slide sorter notes for
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS1-3
Solar System: Totally Tourist Tour of Our Solar System Online Research Activity
Solar system tour...online of course! With the internet as their resource, students explore current information about our Solar System and discover some fun and interesting information about the planets along the way.Answers not included.Click here to follow my store and receive the latest updates.Original Artwork (©AwesomeScience). For Personal Use Only. Uneditable.Page count does not include Terms of Use and links to supplementary activities. Copyright ©AwesomeScience 2013 – The Present.All R
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5th - 11th, Adult Education
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Astronomy Unit I Lesson II PowerPoint "Ancient Astronomy & Solar System Models"
Powerpoint Unit One Lesson II “Ancient Astronomy and Solar System Models."Second PowerPoint lesson in the Unit "Introduction to Astronomy."This lesson explores the history of how ancient civilizations explained the heavens; the Renaissance and the different models of the solar system.A separate student note guide (worksheet) is available for this lesson as well.PowerPoint lessons contain many graphics and at least two links to short videos for further student understanding. PowerPoint slides als
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
The Phases of the Moon | Digital Lab Activity | Editable | NGSS
the students will investigate the actual and apparent motions of the Moon and determine the different phases of the Moon as it moves throughout our sky over a month. First, they will observe the cycle of phases phenomenon over a month to spark their curiosity. Then, they will use an online simulation to analyze the position of the Earth, Sun, and Moon as viewed from space and by an observer on Earth for different phases of the Moon. This is an interactive lab activity with a link to an online si
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
Complete Astronomy Unit V "The Outer Planets"
Four complete, up-to-date and inclusive PowerPoint lessons (with slide sorter notes for the instructor) and a kahoot.it interactive quiz/review and a Quizizz.com activity at the end of each lesson. Five ActivInspire review programs with printable color PDF worksheets. Multiple student lab and reading activities including webquests and suggested textbook assignments. Some worksheets are based on the textbook "Astronomy Today" 8th edition. Assessments in this unit have been converted and can now (
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Complete Astronomy Unit IV "The Inner Planets"
Zip file of the complete Unit IV Astronomy "The Inner Planets." Includes an assessment folder with answer keys; student worksheets, activities and reviews in both Word and PDF format. Assessments in this unit have been converted and can now (also) be given online and auto-graded through Easel. Graphics were added in Easel with each assessment to help with student understanding.Files also include two comprehensive PowerPoint lessons with up-to-date information and instructor slide sorter notes wi
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
Planets of the Solar System | Digital Review Activity | NYS Regents
Try this engaging Google Sheets™ digital review activity after teaching your students about the characteristics of the planets of the solar system! This self-checking activity is perfect to review for a test or for the NYS earth science Regents exam. The students show you their finished picture to show you they understand how to use and read the graph titled “Solar System Data” table on page 15 of the Earth Science Reference Tables (ESRT). Your students will compare the characteristics of terres
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8th - 11th
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MS-ESS1-3
Astronomy Internet Activity "The Solar System"
Student Internet investigation that explores the Solar System; spacecraft exploration of the Solar System, and the formation of planetary systems. The activity is divided into three parts. Part one gives students an overview of comparative planetology; the terrestrial and Jovian planets; asteroid belt and Oort Cloud, and the recent flyby mission of Pluto. Part two investigates the main robotic missions to the planets. Part three explores the latest theories on planetary formation including "ex
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9th - 12th
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Activities & Games| Solar Eclipse Games | Solar Eclipse Bingo
Solar Eclipse 2024 Activities & Games| Solar Eclipse Games | Solar Eclipse Bingo, Word Search, Word Puzzles, Mazes, Dot to Dot, Tic Tac Toe Students will celebrate the Solar Eclipse with this games and activities packet that include Solar Eclipse-themed bingo boards, word search, word puzzle, cryptograms, mazes, dot-to-dot & tic-tac-toe! This Solar Eclipse Activity is aligned for students grades 2-12. This solar eclipse games and activities packet is great for early finishers or a fun ac
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2nd - 12th
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Complete Astronomy Unit VI "Radiation & The Sun"
First Unit in Astronomy B (second semester). Three PowerPoint lessons with kahoot.it and quizizz.com that are included as links in the last slide and can be used as an informal assessment and/or review; three review programs with printable color PDF worksheets; student guidelines/notes and activities (in Word and PDF) that go with Unit VI "Radiation and The Sun." Syllabus/activators; suggested textbook assignments and an assessment folder - two quizzes and a unit test (multiple choice) with answ
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-3
, HS-ESS1-1
Solar Eclipse Close Reading & Questions | Solar Eclipse Packet | Grades 9-12
Solar Eclipse Close Reading & Questions | Solar Eclipse Packet | Grades 9-12Students will explore the unique phenomena of a Solar Eclipse with this close reading and worksheet that includes vocabulary, a diagram, multiple choice questions, and short answer questions! This Solar Eclipse Activity is aligned for students grades 9-12. It includes a link/QR code to an educational video that students can watch independently or projected in class. This solar eclipse packet allows students to explo
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9th - 12th
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Solar Eclipse Close Reading & Questions | Solar Eclipse Packet | Grades 5-8
Solar Eclipse Close Reading & Questions | Solar Eclipse Packet | Grades 5-8Students will explore the unique phenomena of a Solar Eclipse with this close reading and worksheet that includes vocabulary, a diagram, multiple choice questions, and short answer questions! This Solar Eclipse Activity is aligned for students grades 5-8. It includes a link/QR code to an educational video that students can watch independently or projected in class. This solar eclipse packet allows students to explore
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5th - 8th
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Solar Eclipse 2024 Close Reading & Questions | Solar Eclipse Packet | Grades 2-4
Solar Eclipse Close Reading & Questions | Solar Eclipse Packet | Grades 2-4Students will explore the unique phenomena of a Solar Eclipse with this close reading and worksheet that includes vocabulary, a diagram, multiple choice questions, and short answer questions! This Solar Eclipse Activity is aligned for students grades 2-4. It includes a link/QR code to an educational video that students can watch independently or projected in class. This solar eclipse packet allows students to explore
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2nd - 4th
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Complete Astronomy Unit X "Cosmology and Life in the Universe"
The last unit in Astronomy B - second semester. This unit attempts to explain some fairly abstract concepts and ideas in Cosmology - in mostly simple non-mathematical terms. Short videos were selected in the PowerPoint programs to emphasize and clarify some of these abstract concepts (a lot of time went into this unit!) Two PowerPoint lessons with slide sorter notes to answer student most frequently asked questions (FAQ's) and to help with instruction with a 20-question online lesson review; thr
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ESS1-2
Life Cycle of a Star Poster Project | Star Project | Types of Stars Project
Life Cycle of a Star Poster Project | Star Project | Types of Stars ProjectStudents will describe the life cycle of a star by comparing their own life cycle changes to those of a star! This Life Cycle of a Star poster project allows students to view the various forms that stars may take throughout their life cycle and compare those changes to their own. This star activity allows students to use personal photos or images provided by a teacher and see the various life stages of the stars in our sk
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4th - 12th
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