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12th grade astronomy rubrics
Design a Solar System Project Activity for Astronomy
Design a Solar System - Astronomy or STEM ProjectThis is an awesome resource to use as a summative assessment of your students understanding of planets, orbits, stars, galaxies and more. Your students will have the exciting challenge of creating their very own solar system. This project has detailed guidelines but is open ended enough to release your students creativity in a multitude of ways. They will enjoy the freedom to create and design while feeling confident in the direction they are aske
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8th - 12th
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Assessment Bundle - Evidence for the Big Bang Theory - NGSS HS-ESS1-2
Evaluate student understanding of the big bang theory and the evidence that supports it with this assessment pack aligned to the NGSS HS-ESS1-2. This bundle includes traditional multiple choice assessment tasks, a C-E-R performance task, a red shift quiz in which students analyze star spectra data, and formative assessment tasks to prepare students for summative evaluation.5E Model Phase: EvaluateLearning Target:Students will construct an explanation based on evidence for the Big Bang theory.Suc
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9th - 12th
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HS-ESS1-2
Also included in: Evidence For The Big Bang Theory BUNDLE - HS-ESS1-2
Space Research Project
I designed this project for students to complete during our Solar System Unit. Students will research a topic related to space, write an informational paper and then create a poster or model of their topic.
This pack includes:
1 Information/directions page
2 Research organizers (one for objects and one for people)
1 Resource page for books and websites used for research
3 Grading rubrics (one for the poster, one for the model and one for the information paper)
1 sheet of 30 research topics
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2nd - 12th
Astronomy Research Project
Astronomy Research ProjectThis is a great way to help students synthesize what they have learned during a unit on astronomy.In this project, students are to pick a topic that has been covered in class under the topic of astronomy to research about and create a PowerPoint presentation on. There are several check points and a list of questions students need to have answered in their final product to help keep students on task. In the end, students will present their PowerPoint to the class in a 3-
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6th - 12th
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Life Cycle of a Star Project with Rubric
Students will pick how they want to show the life cycle of a star. They can create a children's book, 3D display on a poster board, creative video, or anything else that can be approved by the teacher. Includes rubric for grading. Edit and change as you wish!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Feedback gives you FREE MONEY and also helps me make my products better!Here’s how:You can earn TpT Credits by leaving ra
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6th - 12th
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Design a Solar System Project
In this culminating project, students demonstrate their understanding of the life cycle of a star, the formation of the solar system, and various aspects in Astronomy. Students are asked to design their own solar system using a known OR made up star and explaining the star based on the HR Diagram. There is a minimum requirement of 6 planets, one requiring moons and another requiring life forms. This google drive folder includes the following resources:Project description page (editable) Project
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS1-1
Determining Height with a Micro:bit and Trigonometry Rubric
Need an interesting way to help students understand how the calculate the distance of nearby objects in space or the height of the Empire State Building? This rubric will provide the feedback students need to improve. ****************************************************Customer Tips:How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases:• Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need tologin). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button.Simply click it and you will be taken to a page
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Determining the Height using a Micro:bit and Trigonometry Bundle
Solar System Project
Student choice, creativity, and independence give this 3D project a unique opportunity for students to showcase their talents and imagination. This project is designed to be done outside the classroom as a middle school gifted and talented assignment or a high school general education project. The project rubric give clear guidelines, examples, explanation, and available points while the teacher grading form makes project analysis and feedback simple and understandable to the student.Please clic
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6th - 12th
Components/Objects in the Universe Learning Menu/Choice Board w/ RUBRICS
************Editable Menu/Choice Board with Rubrics**********
Students can use this menu/choice board to describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification.
Differentiate students learning by allowing them to choose the products that they submit to demonstrate understanding. They must complete a horizontal row, diagonal row of three, or at least one from each column to get the 100 points needed
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Ancient Astronomy Research Project (editable)
Engage students in research, writing, and public speaking with this editable research project. Students will perform in depth research on an assigned ancient astronomy device or observatory, write a two page cited paper, and present their findings to the class with a model or drawing of their artifact. Product includes:Project GuidelinesStudent RubricList of Devices and ObservatoriesTeacher Grading FormPlease click this link to follow me on TPT: Problems, Experiments, and SolutionsPlease leave a
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5th - 12th
Early Astronomer Social Media Project
This project engages students in the study of historical astronomers as they research the lives and achievements of an early astronomer and create a mock social media account. The project requirements can easily be tweaked to differentiate for a variety of learner types and needs. For an editable copy, please contact me through my tPt store.This file includes the project overview, checklist, and grading rubric.
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Astronomy / Space Science Project Bundle
Star and Stellar Life Cycle Research Project (editable)
Engage your students in a unique and customized project by having them turn their knowledge of stars into a children's story. Project includes independent research, story design, peer editing, and presentation of final workDownload is fully editable and comes with:Teacher instructionsStudent project formStudent RubricTeacher grade fromStar listPlease click this link to follow me on TPT: Problems, Experiments, and SolutionsPlease leave a review of this product to earn TPT credit (5 cents of every
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6th - 12th
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Ancient Astronomy Project
Each group researches a different ancient civilization's observations of the sky, their ancient astronomy, and culture. Directions, rubric, list of ancient civilizations for groups.
Moon Phases Learning Menu/Choice Board ONLY-Editable
********************Editable Menu/Choice Board ONLY***************
Students can use this menu/choice board to demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle.
Differentiate students learning by allowing them to choose the products that they submit to demonstrate understanding. They must complete a horizontal row, diagonal row of three, or at least one from each column to get the 100 points needed for completion.
This listing is EDITABLE but does not contain the pre-made rubr
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Star Life Cycles Project
By Sue Wadsworth
Students will research and visually represent the steps in the life cycle of a medium mass star (like the sun) or a high-mass star.
This project is suitable for grades 7-12 and can be adapted to suit your needs. The download comes with student instructions and rubric and a teacher score sheet.
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7th - 12th
Apollo Mission Timeline - Astronomy - The Moon
Project Document & Rubric for students creating an Apollo Mission Timeline.Educational Timings:Student Research - 45 MinutesStudents should find 1 to 2 sentences that explains the science / testing / discoveries that each mission accomplished.Students should avoid listing names and numbers.Making the timeline - 45 Minutes (2 sessions, may also be given as homework) Note: I do not try and make students do the timeline digitally, they tend to copy each other. When they complete this project ph
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9th - 12th
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Components/Objects in the Universe Learning Menu/Choice Board w/ RUBRICS-PDF
************Non-Editable Menu/Choice Board with Rubrics**********
Students can use this menu/choice board to describe components of the universe, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies, and use models such as the Herztsprung-Russell diagram for classification.
Differentiate students learning by allowing them to choose the products that they submit to demonstrate understanding. They must complete a horizontal row, diagonal row of three, or at least one from each column to get the 100 points nee
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Astronomy: Astronomy History PowerPoint Project
Students will create a PowerPoint on the history of Astronomy. Sample of Rubric below includes:Slide 2 (15 pts) Introduction of how Astronomy impacted your chosen culture. Did their findings have ties to religion, navigation, seasons, time keeping, etc.…?What instruments were used to aid them in their discoveries?Slide 3 (15 pts) -A detailed astronomy timeline with events before and after when your culture existed. (Depending on when your culture existed) Should include important discoveries and
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: Astronomy: Semester Course
Earth Science Discussion Board - Distance Learning
This product is best used for an online class with a Learning Management System that includes a discussion board (Canvas, Schoology, Blackboard). I usually assign a discussion board assignment every other week for my online classes. The assignments are best for High School or early college level, though would be appropriate for advanced middle school classes.Topics covered in this packet:Recent Flooding eventsRecent Space discoveriesTornado database and making observations about dataThis produc
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Astronomy / Space Science Project Bundle
This bundle includes 3 space science projects: alien project, star poster project, early astronomer social media project. All three projects are inquiry based and require students to conduct research and create an original artifact. Each file includes a project overview, checklist and rubric. The bundle also includes a bonus file with 5 anticipation guide bell-ringers which cover various space science topics.
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8th - 12th
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HS-ESS1-3
Astronomy Research Presentation Project
The "Astronomy Research Presentation Project" is a great way to incorporate new and interesting topics into any science course and to facilitate interdisciplinary skills such as: internet searches, reliable/academic research, public speaking, organization, etc. This project consists of students individually learning about current astronomy research and then giving a PowerPoint presentation to the class. Students enjoy the freedom of choosing their own topic and learning about really exciting top
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Space Technology Presentation
Inside this bundle is a PPT designed to introduce a space technology presentation for your students. This will outline the guidelines and expectations of your project, review the rules of MLA format, and a rubric for grading.
There is not a set time frame for this project, however at least 3 days is advisable between introduction, distribution of teams, and to allow time for research and presentation compilation.
Also included is a student sheet for students to know what is expected of them a
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Alien Project (Environmental Adaptations, Planetary Conditions)
For this project, students will research a planet in our Solar System, collect information on the environmental conditions of the planet, and then design an idea for an alien life form that could survive in these conditions. This is a great way to engage students in creative and critical thinking as they design their alien's adaptations, and the project works well for both Earth & Space and Environmental Science courses.
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Astronomy / Space Science Project Bundle
Moon Phases Learning Menu/Choice Board ONLY-PDF
***************Non-Editable Menu/Choice Board PDF ONLY**********
Students can use this menu/choice board to demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle.
Differentiate students learning by allowing them to choose the products that they submit to demonstrate understanding. They must complete a horizontal row, diagonal row of three, or at least one from each column to get the 100 points needed for completion.
This listing DOES NOT INCLUDE RUBRICS and is NOT EDITABLE. If you
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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