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Worksheet
Curated OER

Space Word Chop Worksheet

For Students 4th - 6th
In this space vocabulary worksheet, students analyze a table with 16 words about space. The words have been chopped in half. Students match the pieces and write the words on the lines.
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Article
NASA

Taking a Cold, Clear Look at the Universe

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Take a look with another perspective. Pupils read to find out what portion of the electromagnetic spectrum a space telescope sees and the difficulties of viewing infrared radiation from other objects in space. Individuals discover how...
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Lesson Plan
Space Awareness

Living in the Milky Way

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Get to know our galaxy with an astronomy-themed, hands-on activity. Scholars watch an informative video, answer questions, and construct a model of the Milky Way in order to examine its contents and the distance inside it.  
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pulsar Stars And Black Holes

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the discovery of pulsar stars, and the characteristics of pulsar stars. Theories and ideas behind black holes are discussed. The issues of women's historical role in science are also touched on.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Earth Science

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the planets and celestial bodies in our solar system. In this outer space lesson, students identify the planets and record journal information about them and other celestial bodies. Students define outer space words.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Warped Space-Time Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
students observe a teacher demonstration that models a space time continuum warping caused by gravity.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Watch This Space!

For Students 7th - 9th
In this space worksheet, students, with a partner, answer five questions about the universe and read and discuss ten questions regarding astronomy.
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Handout
International Technology Education Association

Telescope as Time Machine

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This resource provides an explanation of NASA's GALEX mission and how the space-based telescope can view distant galaxies as they were billions of years ago. The resource also discusses the other aspects of galaxies that GALEX is able to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chandra Spies the Longest Sound Wave in the Universe!

For Students Higher Ed
In this black hole learning exercise, students use an x-ray image and a sound waves image to determine the size and the wavelength of the sound wave. This learning exercise has 3 problems to solve.
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Lesson Plan
Starry Night Education

The Stars

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Three astronomy activities in one resource! Here you will find one hands-on activity, one demonstration, both with discussion questions, and one activity worksheet. During these lessons young scientists discuss how stars are different,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Constellations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create their own constellations using pin holes and black paper. In this space science lesson, 5th graders write a story about their constellation. They share their project with the class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stellar Evolution and the Fate of Earth

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the different stages in the life cycle of a star. In this astronomy lesson, 8th graders read H-R diagrams and analyze data. The describe how the Sun's evolution will affect Earth in the future.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Finding the Spot

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use circles to "home in" on particular spots, showing the ability of scientists to locate unseen objects in space. This activity shows how scientists know certain objects exist in space due to the forces exerted by...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Life Cycle of a Star

For Students 6th - 7th
In this space science worksheet, students locate 24 words relating to the live cycle of a star in a word search puzzle. They may self correct by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Vocabulary of Space

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students build their knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to space.  In this space lesson plan, students discuss four categories of words and phrases related to space. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unraveling the Mysteries of Objects in Space

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study emitted and absorbed light, and label each type of spectrum. They identify elements by their spectral signatures and use a spectroscope.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lives of Stars

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils explain in their own words how stars are formed. In this space science lesson plan, students summarize the life cycle of stars. They draw diagrams and label the step of the cycle they represent.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Science

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners study God's plan and how it works in the universe. This is a religious instructional activity where pupils divide into groups. Each person is assigned a job within the group, such as researcher, visual presenter, oral presenter,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Knowledge Quiz: The Universe

For Students 6th - 8th
In this universe quiz activity, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions that cover a variety of concepts about the universe: constellations, black holes, the solar system, etc.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Filter It!

For Students 3rd - 4th
Elementary schoolers who are learning about filtration and mixtures could use this instructional activity to gain practice in filtering techniques. In it, they are asked how to manipulate a container in a way that would lead to properly...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Future of the Milky Way

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm ideas about the future of our galaxy. In this space science lesson, students research the three main events happening in the Milky Way. They write a report about their findings.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Scavenger Hunt: Who am I?

For Students 6th - 8th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

BOUNCING INFORMATION AROUND

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners examine how satellite signals are sent and duplicate it with a mirror, flashlight and black paper.
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Activity
New Mexico State University

Lab 6: Kepler's Laws

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A 15-page package thoroughly teaches your physics or astronomy learners about Kepler's three laws of planetary motion. Each one is stated and explained. Class members answer questions, solve problems, and participate in the classic...