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The Wanderers: Planets of Our Solar System

For Students 5th - 6th
In this planets worksheet, students read a detailed 3 page text about the planets in our solar system. Students then complete 21 true/false and multiple choice questions about planets.
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Mapping Constellations

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students become familiar with constellations. In this space science lesson, the teacher introduces constellations by showing students the star patterns and reading myths. Students, observe the stars nightly, then choose one constellation...
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Introduction to the Day and Night Sky

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars explore space science by participating in a sky observation activity. In this astronomy lesson, students define a list of astronomy vocabulary terms and examine star charts of the four seasons. Young scholars gather with...
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Quiz: Name the Constellation

For Teachers 3rd
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders focus on the stars and constellations. Students respond to nine questions using written clues and visual aids.
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Constellation Mapping

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students plot constellations on a grid map. They discuss the various ways early explorers planned their travels. Students identify and recognize major constellations. They color their maps and take them home to try to find various...
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Let the North Star Tell You Where You Are

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners create an astrolabe and locate the North Star in the night sky. They determine the latitude of the North Star, and calculate an average latitude based on class results.
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The Civil War in Art and Literature

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine art related to the Civil War. They participate in activities that allow them to write poetry and drawings. They create their own journal and collect their work in a binder.
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Stars

For Students 5th - 12th
In this stars learning exercise, students review characteristics of stars and different constellations. This learning exercise has 14 vocabulary words placed in a crossword puzzle.
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South African Idioms Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In this South African idiom worksheet, students match idioms with their meanings, translate them, and complete 12 multiple choice questions, selecting the correct meaning of idioms in sentences.
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Magpies across the milky way

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners make origami birds after studying about Asian legends and culture. In this Asian legends lesson plan, students also learn about Asian art, constellations, and the Milky Way Galaxy.
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Capitalization Pretest

For Students 5th - 7th
In this capitalization activity, students determine whether or not each sentence contains errors in capitalization.
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Summer Sky Tour

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore space science by participating in a constellation identification activity. In this astronomy lesson, students view star charts based on the different seasons and define a list of astronomy related terms. Students...
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The Dragonslayers Ch. 13 & 14

For Teachers 4th
In this worksheet, 4th graders answer 14 comprehension questions from chapters 13 & 14 of the book, The Dragonslayers. An answer key is provided.
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It's Still Polaris

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students observe the changing night sky over the course of an evening and chart the circumpolar stars as they traverse the sky in a progression around Polaris. They infer and discuss the cause of the changing star positions.
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Three D Constellations

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students are introduced to both celestial coordinates and to the first rung on the distance determination ladder. They convert spherical coordinates to Cartesian coordinates to construct a three dimensional model of a constellation...
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Diverse Voices - African American Ventures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research African American history and the Underground Railroad. In this African American history lesson, students discuss the Drinking Gourd. Students read 'If You Traveled the Underground Railroad' and discuss. Students work in...
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Planet/Constellation Mobile

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils, through small group discussion, identify and share a rationale for shapes and patterns in the construction of a mobile that represents the solar system that makes them think of the creation of our solar system.
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The Celestial Sphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils are introduced to the celestial sphere, describing its apparent rotation and the special role of the pole star.
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Taking Risks: Drug and Alcohol Abuse

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students discuss a video about drug and alcohol abuse and their connection to risk-taking. They answer questions on a risk factor sheet about the use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. They discuss long and short term goals and how not...
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Stargazing Astronomy: A Ceiling Full of Stars

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students make an observe a planetarium using a can with nail holes, black paper and a flashlight.
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Tanabata: The Japanese "Wish Upon a Star"Festival

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the legend of Tanabata in order to explain some of the astronomical findings in the night sky. The Japanese tell the story in order to explain the origin of celestial bodies.
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Star Patterns

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create constellation maps and record their own legends of how constellations came into existence. After observing the sky at night, 3rd graders discuss star maps, read previously recorded legends on the origin of stars. ...
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Follow the Drinking Gourd: Poem Activity

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this poem worksheet, students read a selection, "Follow the Drinking Gourd," then read about the background of the selection and complete a related crossword puzzle.
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Glow in the Dark Stars and Planets

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars view a "night sky" made from glow in the dark stars. They discuss stars, planets, the sun, and constellations.

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