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The Planets in Our Solar System

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars gain knowledge about earth and space science by studying the nine planets in the solar system as well as their key characteristics. In this solar system instructional activity, students identify the nine planets. Young...
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Harnessing Solar Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the properties of light (radiant) energy from the sun by experimenting with solar collectors, cookers, and calculators. After a lecture/demo, students create their own solar collectors and test their efficiency.
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Solar System Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the solar system and our galaxy, then write a science fiction story based on what they discover. They utilize worksheets and access websites imbedded in this plan to gain ideas for their stories.
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Out of This World (Solar System)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, in groups, create a pictorial model of the solar system and place the planets in correct order.
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The Solar System Cloze Activity

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this cloze activity instructional activity, learners use their reading comprehension skills to fill in 22 blanks in a 1-page reading selection regarding the solar system. A word bank is provided.
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What is the Solar System?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students study the solar system. In this solar system lesson, students create graphic organizers, and participate in class demonstrations illustrating size and distance within the solar system.
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The Solar System

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this science worksheet, students learn the names of the 9 planets in our solar system (Pluto is still included here) and locate them in a word search. Students answer 9 questions about the planets--their positions and attributes.
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Solar System

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this online interactive solar system worksheet, students respond to 10 fill in the blank questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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The Solar System

For Students 6th - 9th
In this solar system word puzzle worksheet, students use the 17 clues regarding the solar system to fill in the blanks in the crossword puzzle.
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Planets of the Solar System

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use the internet to research the planets in the solar system. Using the information they collect, they design and create a webpage with the data. They present their material to the class and answer any questions presented to...
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Revolutions in the Solar System

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders conduct research on the solar system. In this solar system activity, 3rd graders will work in groups of four to create a power point presentation from their findings. They divide the research amongst the members in their...
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Solar System Slide Show

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students work in small groups to research a planet in our Solar System in order to compare it to Earth. They examine the planet's size, atmosphere, rotation and revolution periods, temperature, and other attributes. They collect...
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The Solar System Word Search

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this solar system word puzzle worksheet, students examine the 26 words and names in the word bank and locate them in the word search puzzle.
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The Solar System Word Search 2

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this solar system word puzzle worksheet, students examine the 26 words an names in the word bank and locate them in the word search puzzle.
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Solar System Cryptogram

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this recognizing planets in our solar system worksheet, students use the clues v=e and m=t to identify the planets and solve the alphabet key. Students write 8 answers.
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Solar System KWL

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this solar system worksheet, students record facts about the solar system. This is KWL style : facts the student already Knows, facts he Wants to know, and facts that were Learned.
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View Through a Telescope

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Preparing for an assessment? Here's an activity that will ensure that all class members have the background knowledge they need to demonstrate their skills on a performance task related to the solar system and the tools astronomers use...
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Solar System Wordsearch

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this solar system worksheet, students find words that have to do with the solar system in this wordsearch. Students find 18 words.
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Probing Our Solar System

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders engage in a lesson utilizing small group activities and individual work incorporating student research on space satellites, probes and international connections. They, in groups, construct information disks, timelines, and...
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Plot the Planets

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students identify and explain natural cycles and patterns in the solar system. They write short reports about the solar system. Students plot the order of the planets in a colorful diagram. They use Crayola Gel Markers to add a colorful...
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Journey Into Space

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Embark on a journey through space with your class. Learners explore the solar system using adjectives and descriptive language. This is a great way to cement knowledge about the solar system, while reinforcing writing skills. Your class...
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Simple Searches

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this space worksheet, students load a copy of ViewPoint and open the Solar System datafile. There they look through database sheets, using the Preview Sheet and Next Sheet buttons and respond to 8 questions. Then students do some...
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Planets Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
For this planets worksheet, students use Internet research to complete 5 pages about solar system facts. Students answer 25 essay questions and label a diagram of the solar system.
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Introduction to the Universe

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write descriptive imagery and identify facts about various components of the universe. They listen to the book "The Magic School Bus, Lost in the Solar System," develop a list of descriptive words from the story, compose a...

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