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Modeling the Solar System
Students build a scaled model of the solar system. In this space science instructional activity, students arrange them according to their distances from the sun. They analyze each planet's unique features such as density and relative...
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Weathering and Soil Formation
A set of 27 slides systematically shows how weathering, erosion, and deposition contribute to soil formation. Both chemical and mechanical weathering are described, as are resulting soil layers and properties. There is no longer any need...
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Researching the Oceans of the Earth
Fifth graders participate in a research project involving the oceans of the earth. They research with the help of the library and the Internet. They put their collected research into a folder, brochure, PowerPoint presentation and a...
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Earthquakes and Volcanoes
In this geology worksheet, 10th graders locate thirty-six terms about earthquakes and volcanoes in a word search. Answers to the word search are available in various formats.
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Cave Vocabulary
In this science learning exercise, middle schoolers find the words that are associated with the concept of caves and the features of them. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Space Search
In this space worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to space. There are 26 words located in the puzzle.
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Atmosphere-Clouds- Weather
In this science learning exercise, students find the terms in the word search that are about the weather and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The Solar System
In these space science worksheets, students find the words in the word search puzzle. Students then answer the nine questions about the planets.
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The Solar System
In this science worksheet, pupils 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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Global Concepts 3.3/4
In this environment worksheet, students identify the biomes and find the words in the puzzle. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Weather Puzzle
In this science activity, students find the words related to the concept of weather and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Weather & Climate
In this science activity, students find the words that are related to weather and climate. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Climate and Weather
In this science worksheet, students find the words that are related to the subjects of climate and weather. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Weather Patterns and Seasonal Changes
Get your class outside to observe their surroundings with a instructional activity highlighting weather patterns and seasonal changes. First, learners take a weather walk to survey how the weather affects animals, people, plants, and...
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Hydrology
In this science worksheet, students find the vocabulary terms related to the subject of hydrology. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Follow the Water Cycle
Students explore the stages in the water cycle, evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. They hypothesize about the source of rain and search for forms of water on Earth.
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Leap Year
In this Leap Year reading comprehension worksheet, can learn about the various types of calendars (lunar, solar, etc.) and answer 7 multiple choice questions. Also included is a word search of key terms.
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Rocks and Soils Graphic Organizer
In this earth science worksheet, students complete a chart by describing different types of rocks and soils. They search for the specified rocks in their world and describe them using the words in a word bank at the bottom of the page.
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Solar System
In this space science worksheet, students complete each statement with the correct word or phrase related to the solar system. Then they locate each of the planets in a word search that follows.
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Dinosaurs
In this dinosaur worksheet, students focus on the myths associated with dinosaurs. Students complete 4 fill in the blank questions using the interactive drop down menu for each and a word search.
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Plate Tectonics: Second Grade Lesson Plans and Activities
Second graders explore convection currents and how they relate to the movement of tectonic plates. Then, young geologists reconstruct Pangaea with a worksheet and pinpoint plate boundaries on a map using locations of earthquakes and...
Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics
Space Travel Guide
Looking to take a trip? Why not go to space? Here, scholars take on the role as travel agent to create a guide to their favorite planet including travel tips and sightseeing recommendations.
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Computer Lab Lesson Plan - Science
Students examine rocks and minerals. Using the internet, students research rocks and how they are formed. They use word processing software to list minerals and materials that form specific rocks.
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The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
In this extraterrestrial life worksheet, students review the different space craft used to explore space for existence of life beyond Earth. This worksheet has 8 matching and 5 unscramble words.