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Earth
Students study the earth in relation to the solar system. In this planetary lesson students complete several investigations into the measurement of the earth and its magnetic field.
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Planets in Balance
Young scholars study the solar system by researching the planets. In this exploratory lesson students divide into teams and create mobiles.
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Destination Mars
Middle schoolers study Mars and what it would take to man a mission there. In this solar system lesson students view a video and complete an art activity in groups.
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Properties of Minerals
High schoolers explore the basic building blocks of our planet. In this minerals activity students begin the process of forensics on the basis of investigation and drawing conclusions from observations.
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Groundwater-Water we doing to our planet?
Young scholars see how much runoff occurs by an average shopping mall parking lot. In this groundwater lesson students complete a lab and a handout.
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Cometary Orbits
Students study orbits and ellipses and see the differences between orbits and comets. For this investigative lesson students do an activity that shows them what objects are more like comets and fill out a worksheet.
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Star Gazing: Understanding the night sky
Students observe star charts to understand the difference between a star and a planet. In this star lesson plan, students also explain why we see different stars at different times of the year.
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Freshwater on Earth
In this freshwater on Earth worksheet, 8th graders color and complete 2 graphs as described in the given information. First, they color the non-drinkable water portion red and the freshwater portion blue in the top graph. Then, students...
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Planetary Problem Solving
Students create their own planet. They determine its diameter, density, composition, mass and orbit. Students create a list of elements necessary to sustain human life. They present their model to the class.
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Pluto a Planet No More
Students help to create a list of planets in the solar system. They review the terms in the news section and complete the sentences given. They then read the article together and discuss.
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Lesson Plan For Writing The First Report in Third Grade
Third graders research a planet independently and collaborate with another student to create a presentation of the research. They insert graphics and action buttons before using a drawing program to insert a picture of their planet on a...
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The Great Hubble
Students explain how Hubble telescope captures images from space. In this space science instructional activity, students use the internet to view space photos. They debate on an issue raised by the teacher.
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Planetarium- Identifying Constellations
Learners explore the planetarium. In this space science lesson, students identify the different constellations in the sky. They make their own map of the constellations.
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How Did the First Asteroid Come to be Discovered?
Students examine asteroids including how and when they were discovered. In this asteroid lesson students view a PowerPoint presentation on asteroids.
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The Effects of Solar Energy
Learners examine how solar energy is absorbed and used. In this solar energy lesson students complete several activities that allow them to better understand solar energy.
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What Makes Up the Solar System?
In this solar system instructional activity, students will fill in the blanks for 5 statements in this graphic organizer based on the objects found in space that make up the solar system.
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Patchwork of the Planet
Young scholars are taught how satellite images can be joined to make a picture mosaic. They use actual satellite images to make satellite mosaics regions of the United States. Students use a camera to photograph portions of a globe in...
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Travelogue of a Planet
Students randomly select a planet, including Earth. They research key features of the planet including mass, volume, density, gravity, temperature, weather, geology, atmosphere, surface features, location from sun, Earth and other...
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How To Save The Planet
Learners work together in groups to create a book about how to save the environment. They are to research ways to help the environment and assemble them into the book. They can even design a cover if they choose.