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Beyond The Earth Part I

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars explore the solar system. In this space science lesson, students take notes on the solar system provided by their instructors. Young scholars then collaborate to design a computer-generated drawing of the solar system.
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Data Handling Techniques

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students study data analysis methods. In this data analysis instructional activity, students study data compression and data editing methods used for the spacecraft Galileo. Students study the 'lossless' and 'lossy' techniques.
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Vocabulary Building

For Students 5th - 8th
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners answer definition and fill in the blank questions about various vocabulary words. Students complete this for 4 pages with 6 words each and 18 questions each.
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The Letter Aa

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars explore letter Aa. In this letter recognition lesson plan, students participate in country, state, food, literature, physical education, colors, careers, music, and game activities that are linked to the main ...
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What's "In" There: A Study of the Inner Planets - Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify and explore the four inner planets. In this planet science lesson, 1st graders watch a PowerPoint about the planets. Students read the book Our Solar System and discuss the inner planets. Students create a book...
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What's "Out" There?

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the five outer planets. In this space science lesson plan, 1st graders read the book Our Solar System and identify the five outer planets. Students create a booklet and write about outer planets.
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LINEAR Comet

For Students 4th - 8th
In this comets worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about the death of the comet LINEAR. Students answer 3 questions.
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The Little Prince (Chapters 1-4) by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students read Antoine de Saint-Exupery's The Little Prince and complete reading and vocabulary activities. In this reading and vocabulary lesson, students review vocabulary for the story and identify story elements for the text.
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Obtuse Triangles

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore obtuse triangles. In this geometry lesson, 4th graders make obtuse triangles with paper and scissors. They determine how to find the center of their triangle.
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The Amazing and Beautiful Aurora

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create an oil pastel painting. In this pastel painting lesson plan, students examine images of the aurora borealis. Students produce an original pastel painting of the aurora.
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Planet Interiors

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars compare and contrast the Earth's interior with 2 other planets by looking at images on the computer. For this planet interiors lesson plan, students write a paper about their findings.
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Your Weight on Other Planets

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore their weight on other planets. In this science lesson, students view a presentation about the other planets and complete a worksheet in which they make predictions about their weight on the moon and other planets.
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The Milky Way and Beyond

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students consider the scale of the Milky Way Galaxy. In this Milky Way lesson, students hypothesize the length of time necessary to cross the Milky Way.
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The Next Logical Step in Astronomy

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students research future astronomy endeavors and how the exploration with contribute to astronomy and humanity. In this astronomy lesson plan, students research, present, and debate the topics as a class.
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Season's Greetings

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore Earth's seasons using an interactive website. In this earth science lesson, students watch video segments and explain Earth's seasonal milestones. They discuss the factors that causes seasonal changes.
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Dame Ellen MacArthur

For Students 4th - 6th
For this Ellen MacArthur worksheet, students read about the life of the yachtswoman, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Where Is Saturn in the Solar System? Where Am I in the Solar System?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students engage in a solar system activity, In this activity, students will read aloud as a class about the solar system. The students will then listen to the teacher read a solar system book prior to filling  out a worksheet about...
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Sun too close? We'll just change Earth's orbit

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils study an article and discuss what would happen if the Earth's orbit changed.  In this Earth's orbit lesson students answer a list of questions and complete an activity.
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an Explorative Journey Through the Solar System

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars, in groups, research a planet from our solar system. They create Styrofoam models of the planets and place the planets on a correct distance scale from the sun.
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Changes Inside Planets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of planetary differentiation. They complete an experiment to simulate it using gelatin and food. The lesson includes vocabulary to increase reading comprehension skills as part of the inquiry. The lesson...
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Death of the Dinosaur

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners consider theories of dinosaur extinction. In this reading comprehension lesson plan, students read an article about dinosaur extinction theories. Learners may also complete the suggested activities. The article is not included.
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Space Facts

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students read space facts and click on the links to research more about space objects. In this space lesson plan, students read about comets, planets, the moon, and more.
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Rolling Through Space

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use a foll of toilet paper to visualize the vast distance that separates the sun and the planets of our solar system.
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Star Gazing

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate what an astronomer is and what he studies in the solar system.

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