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An Out-of-This-World Crossword Puzzle

3rd - 5th
An interactive web site allows students to create crossword puzzles online after researching planets and Sun in the Earth's solar system facts. They complete crossword puzzles created by classmates.
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History of Astronomy

7th - 9th
Students participate in assessments regarding the history of astronomy. They listen and take notes, draw a time line, draw a solar sytem designed by Ptolemy and create flashcards. They write an essay on Galileo, watch a video, take a...
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Solar System: Sun

3rd - 6th
Students research information about the Sun, sunspots and how the Sun creates nuclear energy. They investigate how the Sun affects Earth.
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Habitat Unit - Day 2

8th - 11th
Students explore abiotic factors that affect habitats. After a class lecture, students work in groups to answer questions about plant tissue, production and growth. They share answers, complete a crossword puzzle, and create a habitat...
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Stink-O-Rama

1st - 2nd
Students participate in activities that require them to follow clues. In this clues instructional activity, students do different activities that involve looking and thinking about clues to get them to their answer.