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Spaced Out
Students explore the transit of Venus and the information that this minieclipse provides about the distance between the Earth and the sun. They create their own astronomical units.
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Planets an Introduction
Fourth graders investigate one planet, enter information into a database, and print the database sorting for each of the attributes.
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Space Exploration
Students explore different planets of our solar system. Students gather specific information on each of the planets. Students choose suitable planet for colonization.
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The Solar System
Fourth graders name the planets of the solar system in order from the Sun to Pluto and recognize the planets by pictures shown in class.
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Baseball Lesson: The Universe
This PowerPoint provides a look at vocabulary associated with the structure of the solar system. Students review definitions for 8 solar system terms included as well as notes about the universe.
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Outer Space
In this solar system worksheet, 3rd graders focus on four vocabulary words. Students write one sentence stating the meaning of each word.
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The Solar System
In this solar system worksheet, students use a word bank of planet names to answer questions about planets. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Planet Picking
Students arrange the planets according to their distances from the sun. In this astronomy lesson, students list interesting properties about each planet. They identify an unknown planet photo.
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A Model of the Sun's interior
Students create a three-dimensional model of the sun. In this solar system lesson, students design a scale model of the sun using plasticine.
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The Solar System
Students research the characteristics of planets in our solar system. In this space science activity, students create a solar system model with each planet arranged according to their distance from the sun. They solve problems using the...
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Craters!
Eighth graders examine the formation of craters. In this craters lesson, 8th graders discover the various energies involved in the formation of a crater, where you can find a crater in the Solar System, and observations of craters on the...
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Language Arts Written Drama Project: Creationism
High schoolers create and perform science fiction drams based upon their knowledge of the solar system. In this solar system lesson students work in cooperative groups to create a short play and will also score the play.
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Solar System Fun Facts
Students read facts about the Solar System. In this solar system lesson plan, students read facts on the dimensions, planets, and workings of the solar system. There is a big emphasis on Saturn.
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Internet Activity: More Space About Space
Students analyze the exploration of space. In this space lesson, students discuss the space race of the 1950s and 1960s. Students identify important events in space exploration and analyze the reasons for a space station.
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Astronomy 1 Quiz- Online Interactive
In this space science worksheet, students complete 5 multiple choice questions pertaining to the planets and other space bodies. This is an online interactive quiz. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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The Planets
In this planets worksheet, students read a one page text about the planets. Students read details and facts about each planet. Students answer 12 questions about the text.
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Earth, Moon and Sun Assessment Test
In this space science worksheet, students answer 14 essay questions pertaining to the Earth, moon, and sun and their relationship. Prior knowledge is assumed, or this could be a pre-test.
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Earth In Space Vocabulary Sheet
In this space science vocabulary instructional activity, students read the definitions for 6 common terms. Students then look up 4 words and write the meanings. Students alphabetize the vocabulary words on another piece of paper.
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Paper Mache Solar System
Students make a model of the solar system. In this solar system instructional activity, students make paper mache models of the planets to hand in the classroom, measure the distance to each planet scaled with footsteps, and model the...
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Aliens II
In this solar system activity, learners respond to 8 fill in the blank questions regarding an alien they create and draw. Students then draw the solar system and label the planet names.
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The Solar System
For this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 20 clues about the solar system. Students then complete the puzzle with 20 words related to the solar system.
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Jupiter
In this solar system worksheet, 3rd graders read facts about Jupiter including its position from the sun, the length of its year, and number of moons. They read about its color, clouds, and Red Spot.
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The Planets in our Solar System
Students learn the order and key characteristics of each planet in our solar system. In this solar system instructional activity, students work in groups to characterize each planet on an index card. They use their index cards to put the...
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Modeling Celestial Motion
For this modeling celestial motion worksheet, students fill in the blank about the motion of celestial bodies: planets and stars. Students complete the blanks with information about the scientists and philosophers responsible for early...