The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: 1 Ess1 1: Sun, Moon, and Star Patterns
The NSTA vetted source includes resources to help students describe patterns of the sun, moon, and stars using observation. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Constellation Patterns
Fifth graders evaluate and communicate information on the apparent movement of constellations using a variety of resources: interactive star map, planisphere, videos, modeled demonstration, and online resources.
Lerner Publishing Group
Lerner Classroom: Teaching Science Through Literacy
In this lesson plan, students will gather evidence to support the argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the sun compared with other stars is due to their relative distances from Earth. Students will also write texts in...
NC State University
Adventures of the Agronauts
Come along with the Agronauts and discover space in order to report back to Commander Spud Goodroot. Fun site provides all types of information about space science! Various missions include: 'What's In Our Sky?', 'The Root of the...
Utah State Office of Education
Utah State Office of Education: How Did the Universe and Solar System Develop?
Explore this unit to learn how the universe began. Through illustrations, videos, and classroom activities, gain an understanding of how stars help with the formation of elements.
NASA
Nasa: Classroom Activity: Our Very Own Star: The Sun
This PDF storybook for children tells the story of the sun. The easy-to-understand text and graphics make it a useful classroom tool for younger students.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Earth Science: Stars
Investigate what constellations are and how to use light-years as a unit of distance in this module. Learn how to measure star distances in creative ways.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Power Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the energy in stars. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Harvard University
Chandra X Ray Observatory Center: X Ray Pulsar
X-ray pulsars are explained. Features a Java applet that simulates a pulsar and allows the viewer to control the rotational speed.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Stars
During this hands-on lesson young scholars learn about the life cycle of a star. They recreate the life cycle and explore the Internet to learn more about stars.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Comets
During this lesson, students have the opportunity to explore comets. By navigating the Internet, viewing a slideshow, and participating in a videoconference with NASA, students will discover what comets are all about.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gallery: Structure in the Universe
The Universe is very diverse and contains many unique elements that can be observed in this gallery of pictures.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science
This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fifth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.
NASA
Astronomical Society of the Pacific: Telescope Treasure Hunt
This hands-on astronomy activity lets learners hunt for different objects in the night sky that contribute to stellar and planetary formation, using a Treasure List. They will learn how stars and their planets form and will find objects...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Big Are the Planets in Our Solar System?
This activity explores the relative size of the eight planets that circle around the Sun.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Stargazing for Satellites
Did you know you can see many satellites with the naked eye? Try this activity and find out for yourself!
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is an Exoplanet?
Defines exoplanets and explains how astronomers go about looking for them.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Nebula?
Learn about nebula and how stars form inside, and see some exciting images.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Galaxy?
This resource explores the different types of galaxies through text and images.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Supernova?
Discover interesting facts about supernovas, what causes them, how bright they are, and how do scientists study them.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Is a Light Year?
Brief description of light-years with examples and images.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Are Constellations?
A brief explanation of constellations. Discusses what determines what stars and constellations you see, the difference between astrology and astronomy, and how NASA uses the constellations.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Spin a Spiral Galaxy
This interactive activity from NOVA Online lets you spin a spiral galaxy, including our own Milky Way. It demonstrates that what you can learn from visible light observations of a galaxy is largely determined by the angle from which you...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Stars and Constellations: Planetary Nebulae
This resource contains information about planetary nebulae and their characteristics.