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Astronomy lessons for Microsoft Word
2024 Solar Eclipse 5E NGSS Inquiry Lesson - Local Data & Safety Exploration
Prepare for the 2024 solar eclipse with the 5E inquiry lesson. This no prep, editable, option will teach your students about what to expect in their area, the cause of eclipses, importance in studying the phenomenon, safety considerations, and how to create a pinhole projector. Scientific practices such as asking questions, developing models, and analyzing data will be utilized. Your students will be prepared for this once in a lifetime opportunity!
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6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ESS1-1
Magnetism Lab - Earth's Magnetic Field
***Editable***
Use these three quick-labs to explore magnetism! Three labs with an accompanying worksheet will astound your students and teach them about magnetism as well as the Earth's magnetic field. Prior knowledge required when exploring the worksheet on Earth's magnetic field.
Labs require the following materials: iron filings, bar magnets, a compass, and a ruler
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4th - 8th
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Space Unit Bundle - Complete Digital Interactive Notebook PLUS 9 Lessons
This bundle contains my entire set of nine space lessons as well as the corresponding 26 digital interactive notebook activities. Bundled together, this package will save you both time and money.SPACE UNIT LESSON SETThis package includes a full lesson set for a complete unit on Space. Included in the package:- 4 weeks of teaching material- 9 Power Points totaling 167 slides- Teacher and student versions of each power point- Student notes in word--------------------------------------------Buyer
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4th - 10th
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Astrology Vs. Astronomy Experiment (Gag on Students!)
To show the difference between Astronomy (science) and Astrology (a belief system that the stars and planets are connected to our daily lives), here is a great demonstration that gets the students involved to see the difference firsthand.
Procedure:
1. Tell students to take out a scrap piece of paper and write down the following:
Name
Date of Birth
Their Zodiac Sign (if known)
Their Favorite Color
Their Lucky Number
And if they are Left/Right Handed.
None of these things actually matter, but
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Constellation Tube Viewer Activity
This is a great hands-on activity to help teach constellations to students. I did this with my Grade 6 Earth Science students and they loved it. It can be adapted for lower grade levels as well. Students can choose which constellation tube pattern they wish to create. This provides you will different constellations at the end of the project. I like to have the students display their constellation tube at their desk and cover the name of the constellation up. Students then walk around looki
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4th - 8th
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Engineering Activity: Design a Zoo Habitat
Engage your students in an authentic engineering design activity. In this lesson, students use the science content taught to build an animal habitat for a zoo. Using simple, everyday materials, students apply the concepts of environments and the structures and functions of organisms to create and test prototypes. This product includes: · Teacher background information on the engineering design process· Complete directions for lesson implementation· Engineering Planning Sheet for students· Edita
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-LS2-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
...
Solar System and Planets Project
You can use this packet as individual assignments or as a project that is used to cover the Solar System. I personally used this as a project for my sixth grade Earth Science students, but it may be adapted for different grade levels.
Missions Include:
Folder Cover Design
Mission 1: Explore the Planet
Mission 2: Explorer Groups (Team name/logo design)
Mission 3: Vocabulary Sketchbook
Mission 4: Travel Brochure
Mission 5: Diary Entry
Mission 6: Advertisement and Presentation
When assigned as a
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4th - 7th
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Cosmos (1980/2014/2020) Doc Viewing Guide: Summaries/Vocabulary/Questions- KEY
EARTH DAY! "Cosmos" is a widely popular science documentary TV series hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. It explores the mysteries and wonders of the universe, covering a wide range of scientific topics such as astronomy, cosmology, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Through stunning visuals, engaging storytelling, and scientific explanations, "Cosmos" takes viewers on a cosmic journey to understand the origins of the universe, the formation of stars and galaxies, the history of our plan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Global Warming/Climate Change/Environment Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Engineering Activity: Design a Sundial
Engage your students in an authentic engineering design activity. In this lesson, students use the science content taught to build a sundial. Using simple, everyday materials, students apply the concepts of the apparent movement of the Sun to create and test prototypes. This product includes: · Teacher background information on the engineering design process· Complete directions for lesson implementation· Engineering Planning Sheet for students· Editable Budget Sheet
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Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Engineering Activity: Design a Sun, Earth, and Moon Model
Engage your students in an authentic engineering design activity. In this lesson, students use the science content taught to build a model of the Sun, Earth, and Moon system. Using simple, everyday materials, students apply the concepts of the ways objects like the Earth move to create and test prototypes. This product includes: · Teacher background information on the engineering design process· Complete directions for lesson implementation· Engineering Planning Sheet for students· Editable Bud
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Types:
NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, MS-ESS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
...
Interstellar (2014) Science Class: Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Questions w/KEY
Using "Interstellar" in a high school science class offers a rich opportunity to explore various scientific concepts and theories while engaging students through a captivating narrative. Here's a rationale for its use:Exploration of Physics Concepts: "Interstellar" delves into numerous physics concepts, such as relativity, gravitational time dilation, black holes, and wormholes. By analyzing these concepts as depicted in the film, students can gain a deeper understanding of fundamental principle
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Solar System Bundle - Slides, Activities, CLOZE, Quiz | REMOTE LEARNING
Why spend hours creating a presentation, handouts, and assignments? This bundle provides all of that, plus more!GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION - The bundle contains a 42-slide presentation that explores the Solar System. This was designed for 7-8th grade, but I think it can appropriately be used in 4th through 10th depending on your standards. More specifically, the following concepts are discussed: what's found in the Solar System, the Sun, moons, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and planets. Each pl
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4th - 12th
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Astronomy Planets Size and Scale 4 Labs Middle School Science
Are you teaching your students the planet’s size, density, and tO distance from the sun? This interesting hands-on project will motivate your students to learn and apply math concepts to science.This product contains1. Directed Reading2. 2 Mini Labs3. Lab A Compare the size of planets to the size of certain objects in the real world4. Lab B Pennies and Coke Cans (One of my all-time favorite activities)5. Walking to the Rocky Planets (Get your students outside, active, and review math skills)MA
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Grades:
8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Astronomy light, planets sizes , space rocket and sun tracking
Astronomy Apollo 13 movie guide, Lab and Space Inventions Middle School Science
NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardyPart 1STEM This lesson can be used during the movie or as a WebQuest prior to watching the 1995 film starring Tom Hanks. This movie is played at the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium by NASA for my 8th-grade students on field trips. The answer key is included and written in red to make grading easier. Part 2 Students
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Astronomy light, planets sizes , space rocket and sun tracking
Magic School Bus Planets Bundle
Season 1 Episode 1
"The Magic School Bus Gets Lost in Space"
This bundle includes the lesson plan, the activities and worksheets, as well as answer keys for the questions. The questions go along with the episode (were created from the episode directly), and the activities relate to the general idea of the episode.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Science of The Perfect Storm (2000) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Questions
"The Perfect Storm" is a dramatic film based on the true story of the Andrea Gail, a commercial fishing vessel caught in the midst of a massive storm off the coast of New England in October 1991. As the crew of the Andrea Gail, led by Captain Billy Tyne, sets out for one last fishing expedition of the season, they encounter increasingly treacherous weather conditions. Meanwhile, other boats in the area face similar challenges as the storm intensifies into a perfect storm, a rare meteorological e
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: High School Resources: George Clooney Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Lesson Plan on Moon Phases
Lesson plan about the different moon phases. This lesson comes with an observation sheet for the students to record throughout the week.
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PreK - 6th
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EXPLAINED (2018): Extraterrestrial Life: Series Viewing Guide: Questions w/KEY
Explained (2018): Extraterrestrial Life explores the possibility of extraterrestrial life in its episode dedicated to the subject. From the vastness of the universe to the discovery of exoplanets, the series delves into the scientific search for life beyond Earth. It examines various theories and methods used by astronomers and astrobiologists to detect signs of life on other planets, including the study of extremophiles on Earth and the exploration of Mars. The episode also discusses the implic
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Science of The Midnight Sky(2020)Movie ViewingGuide:Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Midnight Sky" is a post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by and starring George Clooney. Set in the year 2049, it follows Augustine Lofthouse, a lonely scientist stationed in the Arctic, who discovers that a catastrophic event has occurred on Earth, rendering it uninhabitable due to a global catastrophe. Augustine embarks on a perilous journey to a nearby weather station in hopes of contacting a group of astronauts returning from a mission to Jupiter's moon, hoping to warn them not
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Astronomy Research Project the Colonization of Mars 8th Grade Science
This is the ultimate research project for your students to fully understand how NASA plans to set up colonies on the Red Planet.This fun lesson combines Engineering Design with AstronomyWebsites are included to make the research easier for them to beginDetailed questions to help them complete the project*Author worked for NASA for three summers to write lessons for the colonization of the Red Planet.
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Grades:
8th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Astronomy light, planets sizes , space rocket and sun tracking
Earths Moon and Solar System Astronomy Notes Outline Lesson Plan
This 11 page notes outline Lesson Plan has blanks for student to fill in as the students watch the 'Earths Moon and Solar System Astronomy PowerPoint Presentation' and as the teacher covers the following topics:
Phases of the Moon, Eclipse of the Moon, Eclipse of the Sun, Angular Diameter, Angular Diameter of the Sun, Angular Size and Shape of Orbit, The Tides, The Geometry of Orbits, Calculating Eccentricity (elongation) of an ellipse, The Force of Gravity, Gravity and the Planets, Planets of
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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The Science of Armageddon (1998)Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocab/Questions/KEY
"Armageddon" (1998) is a science fiction disaster film directed by Michael Bay. The movie follows the story of a group of deep-core drillers who are recruited by NASA to prevent an asteroid the size of Texas from colliding with Earth and causing mass extinction.When NASA discovers that an asteroid named "Dottie" is on a collision course with Earth, they devise a plan to drill a hole into the asteroid and plant a nuclear bomb to destroy it from the inside. Due to the specialized drilling skills r
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Solar System Bundle - Slides with Pear Deck, Interactives, CLOZE, Quiz
Why spend hours creating a presentation, handouts, and assignments for your Solar System unit? This bundle is ready to be used today and introduces students to the sun, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. This digital bundle is perfect for the 21st century, digital classroom and/or remote learning (eLearning). All files are easily shared with students through Google Classroom or email.GOOGLE SLIDES PRESENTATION - The bundle contains a 57-slide presentation that explores the Solar
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Grades:
4th - 12th
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Gravity (2013) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"Gravity" is a visually stunning science fiction thriller film directed by Alfonso Cuarón, released in 2013. The film stars Sandra Bullock as Dr. Ryan Stone, a medical engineer, and George Clooney as veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski. The film takes place in space and follows Dr. Stone and Kowalski as they struggle to survive after their space shuttle is destroyed by debris from a satellite collision. The story begins with Dr. Stone and Kowalski on a spacewalk to service the Hubble Space Telescope
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Science & Health Movies Documentaries Viewing Guide BUNDLE
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