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Crossword Puzzle Fun with Phoebe the Phoenix

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, learners use a set of 12 clues to complete an environment related crossword puzzle. Words are common and generic enough for students to complete puzzle.
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Science - Lesson 42 - Astronomy

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders demonstrate the position of the Earth, Moon, and Sun in a solar and lunar eclipse. They list uses for manmade satellites and write a description of how a satellite would be use.
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The Aliens are Coming!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create an alien and write a descriptive paragraph about it using all five senses.
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Moon Watch

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read books about the moon and discuss its perceived changes as it moves across the sky. They observe the moon over the course of a month and chart their observations. They discuss their observations and conduct further...
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The Cassini Robot

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners compare the functions of a robot to that of the human body. In this technology lesson, students identify the important components of the Cassini robot that would enable it to carry out space missions. They design and build their...
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Looking into Space

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain how telescopes work and how they can contribute to our knowledge of the universe.
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Sunspots: Correlating Sunspots to Active Regions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate sunspots. They use solar imaging from satellite instruments which are currently circling the sun. Students compare images from the satellites and determine the existence of a correlation between the two types of...
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Energy Defined

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete activities to study the sources of energy and forms. In this energy lesson, 4th graders discuss the origin of energy and define it. Students participate in several experiments to further study energy including a...
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The Vocabulary of Space

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students build their knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to space.  In this space lesson, students discuss four categories of words and phrases related to space. 
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The Solar System

For Students 4th - 5th
In this crossword puzzle instructional activity, students read the 20 clues about the solar system. Students then complete the puzzle with 20 words related to the solar system.
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Flyby with Juno

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Use literature for interdisciplinary instruction with NASA's mission to Jupiter.
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Scientific Inquiry

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research the theories on the extinction of the dinosaurs. In this dinosaur extinction instructional activity, 6th graders view a video clip about scientific inquiry. They work in groups to research the two theories on...
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Solar System Multiple Choice Activity

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this solar system worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice page pertaining to the solar system. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Location

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the tools used by Columbus to chart his latitude. They study the change of a location over time.
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Coordinates

For Students 6th
In this coordinates learning exercise, 6th graders solve ten multiple choice questions by using their knowledge of coordinates on a grid. This is an interactive learning exercise.
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Top 10 Aerospace Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can use these exciting aerospace lesson plans to supplement nearly any unit in your science curriculum.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Al Gore Heats up a Debate

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about Al Gore's "An Inconvenient Truth." Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Influential Scientists Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this science vocabulary worksheet, students read the names of science professionals. From three choices, students choose the correct definition for each word.
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Hyperstudio Solar System Review: Technology, Study Skills

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use Hyperstudio to review important points before taking a test at the end of a study unit on the solar system. This concept could easily be switched to many different topics.
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Science-Related Field Trips That Won’t Break the Bank

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Try some of these tips to put a new spin on the old field trip favorites.
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What is a black hole anyway?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this black holes worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about black holes in space. Students complete 4 multiple choice questions.
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Influential Scientists Vocabulary Multiple Choice Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this influential scientists learning exercise, students read the definitions of 19 science professions. From 4 choices, students choose the correct name of the job that fits the definition. Example: studies birds (ornithologist).
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Sky Watching

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete night-sky observations to understand how our knowledge of the sky has been enhanced by telescopes. Students complete a timeline worksheet giving the history of telescopes. Students then then make their own observations...
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Solar System Vocabulary 2

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this solar system instructional activity, students write vocabulary words describing the solar system next to their definitions. Students write 12 vocabulary words.

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