Students study the moon and the planets. They create a painted, paper mache moon or planet sculpture.

Sixth graders investigate the historical even surrounding the Apollo Mission to the Moon. They conduct research specifically to find information about the astronauts on the mission. The students conduct class discussion about the...

In this black holes and tidal forces instructional activity, students solve 5 problems in which they find the tidal acceleration and answer questions about spaghettification.

In this space science worksheet, students use the sites listed on the Solar System and Planets page of the Kid Zone to locate the names of the people credited with each discovery. They identify and name 26 different scientists who made...

Young scholars identify cardinal and intermediate directions, recognize that models changes due to new or improved observations and technology, identify the major characteristics of the planets including their positions in the solar...

Students examine eclipses. In this eclipse lesson, students investigate solar and lunar eclipses. Students complete a WebQuest and write a descriptive summary of eclipses. Lesson references a WebQuest, but does not include a link.

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.

Students observe the state changes in water. In this matter lesson, students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. Students explore how water can change from a solid to a liquid then back again. They journal their...

Young scholars investigate a model of the tilt of the Earth in its relationship to the Sun during the different seasons of the year. They study the solstices and equinoxes, while determining how sunlight hits the Earth with different...

Learners examine what Eratosthenes is and the history behind him.  In this earth instructional activity students complete a hands on activity to repeat Eratosthenes' experiment.

In this reading crossword worksheet, students solve 18 clues and place words into the puzzle. All pertain to the book Midnight on the Moon.

For this integer worksheet, students compare, and then order integers from least to greatest. Students also answer 2 test prep questions. Houghton Mifflin text is referenced.

In this online interactive science rays worksheet, students read 5 questions and choose the multiple choice answer that answers each question correctly. Students answer 1 science question on rays online in the box provided.

Students examine the different types of asteroids and how they enter the atmosphere.  In this space lesson students use mashed potatoes to create an asteroid they can eat.

In this quartz worksheet, learners read about the chemical structure and properties of quartz and its commercial applications. Then, students complete 7 short answer questions.

Learners compare and contrast the Earth's interior with 2 other planets by looking at images on the computer. In this planet interiors lesson plan, students write a paper about their findings.

Students investigate current models for Lunar and Martian settlements and study the mathematics behind these designs. They design their own Lunar or Martian settlement with an explanation of why their model would work best.

Learners role-play the jobs of space shuttle astronauts, conduct experiments, and research space using the Internet and offline experiments. Student-astronauts hold a "press conference" to share their information with others in a...

Pupils complete a web-based activity to study the planets and solar system. Students complete a number of activities including a slide show that depict the true facts about planets.

Students recognize different types of movement and causes that my affect the movement. They know that pushes and pulls are types of forces.

Learners investigate melting and cooling in a range of materials.

Learners recognize the different types of plants and animals living in a local environment. They determine how they require different habitats to live, and relate simple life processes to plants and animals found in local environments.

Students participate in an online lesson making and recording observations of magnets. They determine that magnets attract some metals but not others and that other materials are not attracted to magnets.

Learners participate in an online lesson to determine how light travels from a source, and to explain that shadows form when light travelling from a source is blocked.