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In Outer Space

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Pupils use the internet to gather information on the solar system. They identify the discoverer and unique characteristics of each planet. They compare and contrast each planet based on size, mass, and distance from the sun. They...
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Planetary Mobile

For Teachers K - 4th
Students receive pre-cut templates of cardboard with appropriate diameters of each planet and the sun. They use multi-colored construction paper, scissors, yarn, and other art supplies to create their own models of planets. When students...
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The Solar System

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars study the planets of the solar system. Students observe a model of the solar system, and name each planet, in order. In pairs, young scholars write acronyms to assist in remembering the plants in order and share them...
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General Science Quiz

For Students 5th - 10th
In this science worksheet, learners write short answers for questions on planets, oceans, elements, and more. Students complete 20 questions.
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Our Solar System

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate the coincidental parade of planets and witness dramatic views of the solar system by researching websites and participating in online activities. They write about their findings.
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Solar System

For Students 6th - 8th
In this space science worksheet, learners 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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Scavenger Hunt: Who am I?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this space science instructional activity, 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...
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The Solar System

For Students 9th - 12th
In this solar system worksheet, students complete a word puzzle by determining the terms associated with the 10 statements about the planets.
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Astronomy Test

For Students 6th - 8th
In this astronomy test, learners answer 50 true/false and multiple choice questions about the relationships of the earth, moon, and sun. The test also includes questions about the solar system, galaxies, and the universe. An answer key...
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Sea Ice and Satellites

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners study satellites and satellite images using Google Earth. In this satellite lesson plan, students discuss satellites and how they work. Learners watch a demonstration of how satellites work and learn what they are used for....
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Understanding Distance in Space

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students discover the vocabulary used for distances in space and review measurement units and instruments before creating a scale model of the planets. They determine how to calculate the relative distances between the planets using a...
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Plate Tectonics

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars complete a data sheet. In this Earth composition lesson, students learn what happens when the Earth's plates push against each other. They watch a teacher demonstration and complete a data sheet.
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The North and South Magnetic Poles

For Students 7th - 9th
In this north and south magnetic poles worksheet, students read about the presence of auroras over the earth's magnetic poles as opposed to the geographic poles. Students use 2 photographs taken by the IMAGE FUV and the Polar instruments...
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The Sun

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this space science worksheet, students identify and name which gases make up the sun and the name of the part of the sun that we can see from Earth. Then they describe a solar eclipse and draw a diagram illustrating what happens...
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Culminating Alternative Energy Project

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students work in teams to complete an alternative energy project. In this alternative energy lesson, students are assigned a city and decide on the most appropriate alternative energy source for their city. Students use maps from Google...
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Where in the World? Your Relative Location

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this geography worksheet, students complete a graph showing their location on the planet earth. Students determine what percent of all people on Earth are on their continent, in their country and part of their town.
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The ABCs of Conservation

For Teachers K
Pupils identify the letters of the alphabet and corresponding sounds and words that begin with that letter.
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Martian Colony Proposals

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders design a proposal for a Martian colony to be presented to a group of their peers. They review their knowledge of Mars. Students evaluate for themselves which of their classmates proposal best fits their criteria.
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Ozone: The Earth's Security Blanket

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars work in groups to define and research the terms: ozone, troposphere and stratosphere. Students watch videos, conduct Internet research, participate in discussion groups and complete worksheets.
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Sandscapes to Landscapes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore landscapes and create their own in a creative project.
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Bathtub Model

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Using a colorful infographic handout and a guide sheet, hold a class discussion about how a bathtub can serve as a model for the greenhouse effect created by Earth's atmosphere. Participants will understand that as energy or matter is...
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Space Exploration to Find Habitable Planets

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore space science by reviewing scientific vocabulary terms. In this planet identification lesson, students identify the nine planets in our solar system and discuss which ones could potentially harbor life at some point....
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Discovering Planet X

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate the movements of the planet Pluto. Students participate in a hands-on activity to record data similar to the movements of the planet Pluto. Learners compare their data to that found on a website.
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What on Earth is Greater Than?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners compare things that are greater than, less than, or equal to, compare the Earth to other planets, and list planets from greatest size to smallest size.

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