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Solar System Socratic Questions
Students reflect on and discuss theories of how the solar system was formed. They respond to prompts in a structured sequence to relate the formation of the solar system and the age of the Earth.
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The Farther Away You Are, The Faster Away You Move
Young scholars explore linear relationships. The lesson uses science to develop an understanding of the expanding Universe. There are 3 Labs, only 2 of which are required. Lab C is an enrichment for higher level classes.
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Star Wars Activity
Students investigate radiant energy by completing discrepant events and identify various temperature changes through absorption and how radiant energy can be used for solar panels.  They experiment with different color fabrics in order...
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Space Exploration
Sixth graders identify and interpret the following: What is space?, Space Race, Living in space?, Man on the Moon, Astronaut training; students compare/contrast US and Russia space exploration. Students write a letter of application to...
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Types Of Nebulae
Eighth graders explore the different types of nebulae that can be found in the solar system. They view a PowerPoint presentation about the material and identify each nebulae as it is presented. Students also discuss the life cycle of a...
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Star Stories
Students study constellations and the stories that go with them.  They identify at least 3 constellations in the night sky.  Students recognize some of the myths surrounding the constellations.  They create their own constellation and myth.
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Popcorn Science
Students identify and apply the scientific method through an experiment with popcorn. Then they identify what independent, dependent, and control variables are and create a list of different variables that affect popcorn popping....
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Lifecycle of a Star
In this space science learning exercise, students complete each statement with the correct word or phrase that related to the life-cycle of a star. Then they list the correct order of a stars life cycle. Students also define supernova...
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Into The Universe
In this space science worksheet, students find the solution to find the different heavenly objects through identifying the pictures.
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Cosmology
In this space science worksheet, students find  the words that are related to the study of cosmology and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Action Noun Collocation Crossword Puzzle
In this action nouns worksheet, students read ten clues pertaining to action nouns such as cleaning, brushing, teaching. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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General Knowledge Quiz
In this general knowledge worksheet, students attempt to answer 30 trivia questions on subjects ranging from art, geography, films, books and popular culture. The directions say to listen and answer. It is unclear how this is to be used;...
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Worksheet 10
In this math worksheet, students determine if the information is used to describe a line. They examine the parametric and symmetric equations.
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Worksheet 15
In this math worksheet, students predict the velocity of an object. They also examine the position of the object in relation to the time.
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Worksheet 16
In this math activity, students compute the total distance traveled for a car moving in a straight line at 45 mph for 2 hours. Then they compute the distance for a car moving along a curved path at 45 mph for 2 hours.
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Worksheet 27 - Spring 1996
In this math worksheet, students examine the position of an object and then use the formulas to determine its path over time. Then they apply the information in order to determine the traveling path of an asteroid in space.
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Worksheet 27
In this math worksheet, students examine  the equations for the planets of Mercury and Saturn. Then they find the distance of Saturn’s closest and farthest approach to the sun.
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Worksheet 29
In this math instructional activity, students investigate how time is related to the concept of increasing or decreasing velocity. Then they consider times and answer the questions of whether the velocity is changing.
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Movie Crossword
In this adjective worksheet, pupils employ the crossword clues to help them determine which adjectives listed in the word bank accurately describe the types of movies presented.
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Musical Instruments Word Scramble
In this word recognition worksheet, learners unscramble the letters and use picture clues to correctly identify 12 musical instruments.
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Sports and Olympics - Word Puzzle
In this Olympics worksheet, students challenge themselves to complete the Olympics vocabulary crossword puzzle by identifying the 16 words that are defined as clues.
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Dressing for the Weather
In this weather vocabulary worksheet, students locate 17 terms in the word search. Students use the terms and a chart provided to categorize the terms as weather, clothing, or things we do.
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Astronomy
In this astronomy instructional activity, students read a detailed text about our solar system. Students then answer 15 questions about the information presented.
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Great Explorations: To the End of the Earth and Beyond
Students analyze the factors that affect exploration such as religion, trade, territorial expansion, and science. In this Great Explorations lesson plan, students determine the names of famous explorers as well as their routes and...