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9th grade astronomy activities
Stars & Constellations Coordinate Plane Graphing Pictures Activity Ordered Pairs
Graphing the Constellations: This activity integrates Math and Science by teaching students about coordinate graphing as well as the constellations! The constellations are precisely positioned so that their positions match that of their actual positions in the sky! This can even be used as a constellation star map! UPDATE (10/12/16): I have tweaked many of the pictures to make it easier for students to connect the dots for each constellation. Please re-download to receive this update.This act
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4th - 9th
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Inner & Outer Planets of the Solar System Activity Escape Room (Space Science)
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the plants within our solar system. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Vide
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4th - 9th
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Earth Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
SCIENCE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK FOR EARTH SCIENCEThis product is a compilation of ALL Earth Science Interactive Notebook chapters. This download will save you 20% off the individually listed chapters!Each activity enables students to process the information given by the teacher then allows them to use self-direction to apply their new knowledge. The engaging activities always vary in order for all students to use and benefit from different learning styles. Activities included correlating with the
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5th - 10th
Solar System Project: Research a Planet & Convince People to Move Planet Project
Solar System Project: Create a Commercial Skit to convince Human Earthlings to Move to Another Planet! Students LOVE this Solar System activity because it combines planet research, group work and performance! Students choose one of the planets (Pluto is included, Earth is not!) to research and then they are responsible for creating a commercial skit persuading humans to move there! This Planets Project is a great fit for elementary through high school!This Solar System Project includes:- Projec
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3rd - 10th
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Moon Phases Activity Foldable: Cootie Catcher: Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft
Moon Phases: These moon phases cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning the phases of the Moon. Folding Directions (with pictures) are Included.
Moon Phases Cootie Catchers Contents (5 Versions):
1. Identify the Moon Phase from the picture
2. Identify the Moon Phase from the picture (low ink version)
3. Students shade in the Moon Phase to Identify
4. Students Identify the Moon Phase from descriptions
5. Students identify the Moon Phase from descriptions (low ink
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2nd - 9th
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Solar & Lunar Eclipses Activity/ Cootie Catcher (Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft)
Eclipses: These eclipses cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about eclipses and the different types of eclipses. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included.
Eclipses Vocabulary:
♦ Solar eclipse, Total solar eclipse, Partial solar eclipse, Umbra, Penumbra, Total lunar eclipse, Partial lunar eclipse, Penumbral lunar eclipse
These eclipses cootie catchers come in color and black & white, and also come with a version where students can add their own
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3rd - 9th
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Moon Phases Activity Escape Room Lunar Cycle: Great for Total Solar Eclipse 2024
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the phases of the moon. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Video Preview (f
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4th - 9th
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Moon Phases, Eclipses & Tides
Moon Phases / Solar Eclipse / Lunar Eclipse / Tides - Includes 3 different templates to use to teach and review the phases of the moon, the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse, and how a spring and neap tide work. The templates for learning about eclipses and tides include a unique activity - students are asked to cut and paste pictures (included) to represent the position of the sun, moon, and earth during both solar and lunar eclipses as well as spring and neap tides. The extra m
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6th - 9th
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Space Exploration History Timeline Activity | NASA | Space Race Lesson | Reading
This is an informational text timeline activity to help your students to learn about the biggest events in space exploration history. There are 29 events included, each represented on a timeline card with a relevant photo and caption (from NASA’s public galleries). I have included two sizes for the timeline cards (large and smaller). There is a student timeline worksheet which contains a box for each major event on the timeline in which students will fill in information and answer questions whil
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6th - 9th
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Planets of the Solar System - Webquest with Answer Key
Planets of the Solar System - Webquest with Answer Key - 12 page webquest with answer key that covers planets of the solar system based on: atmosphere, surface, temperature, etc. This is an excellent activity to have your students use technology in the classroom when learning about the planets of our solar system. It will engage and excite them!
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4th - 9th
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Astronomy and Space Science Interactive Notebook
The Earth Science Interactive Notebook: Astronomy and Space Science chapter showcase student’s ability to:Explain what causes the cycle of seasons on EarthExplain how Earth moves in space (tilt, rotation)Describe factors that keep moon and Earth in orbitExplain phases of moonDescribe solar and lunar eclipsesIdentify cause of tidesIdentify the objects in the solar systemDescribe inner planets and outer planetsExplain how a star formsIdentify major types of galaxiesExplain a shuttle launchEach act
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5th - 10th
Also included in: Earth Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
Music Listening Unit: Holst "The Planets"- Science/SS Connections
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5th - 12th
Solar System Activity Escape Room Space Science Game: Planets, Moons, Comets etc
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the solar system. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Video Preview (found w
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4th - 9th
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Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Life Cycle of a Star Project - Comic Strip Activity - Fun Assessment
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that showcases the life cycle of a star. The students may choose to create a comic following the lifecycle of either a high mass star or an average mass star. This astronomy project blends art and science to help students gain a deeper understanding of the concept. The comics will look great on a bulletin board or inside a binder or science interactive notebook.What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF + E
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5th - 10th
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Also included in: Earth and Space Science Activities - Mega Bundle
STEM Space Moon Crater Design Challenge (Engineering Design Process)
Can your team of astronauts work together to land a rover in the center of a crater on the Moon? This engaging STEM challenge is a fun way to incorporate the engineering design process into your classroom or afterschool program! Students use the engineering design process and explore the forces of motion to place a ball in a cup at the center of a 6 foot diameter circle without entering the circle. This challenge represents placing a NASA rover into the middle of the Apollo lunar crater for expl
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4th - 9th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School
Space Astronomy Galaxy Types Activity Classify Objects in Universe
Fun galaxy activity for an astronomy unit! GO PAPERLESS and avoid color copies - use the included digital Google Slides version!⭐Get this activity at a huge discount in our Astronomy Activity Bundle!In this activity, students will:Read about different types of galaxies. (2 pages)Answer several text-dependent analysis questions.Practice classifying pictures of 10 real galaxies.Teacher Notes:This resource is not editable. This resource is adapted from the widely available Astronomical Society of
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-6
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Articles Bundle with Space
Planets of the Solar System - Research Project with Rubric
Planets of the Solar System - Research Project with Rubric - 5 page research project on all planets of our solar system with rubric and research organizer. This project will engage your students as they learn about each of the planets of the solar system. It includes a research organizer to focus student research, web links for possible research, a rubric for ease of marking, a student handout to explain the project and a teacher guide for ease of use!
Your students will love learning about t
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4th - 9th
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Electromagnetic Spectrum - PowerPoint and Notes
Introduce or help your students review the Electromagnetic Spectrum with this PowerPoint presentation. This resource includes a 15 slide PowerPoint presentation and 2 versions of the student notes pages - full size and interactive notebook format (modified notes also included). This resource is perfect to use at the beginning of a new unit of study.
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ALL text is 100% EDITABLE!
15 PowerPoint slides with student notes pages
This
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Sarah H.
Formation of the Solar System Worksheet, PPT, Activity Distance Learning
Formation of the solar system can be a difficult topic to teach. This no-prep, time saving resource includes a variety of visual, interactive activities to help students understand how the solar system has developed over time. Included is a PowerPoint presentation and notes with descriptions of each of the ten stages of solar system formation. Students will have the opportunity to practice their skills with a final activity to create a paper model of solar system formation or a differentiated
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-2
Design a Mars Colony: STEM / STEAM Project Guide
Mars Colony STEM Project GuideDesign a colony on Mars! Take your STEM or STEAM classroom or program to the next level with this in-depth engineering design STEM challenge. Students will apply scientific concepts, math skills, critical thinking, research, and engineering design to plan a long term habitat on Mars. This creative and in-depth project is a great activity for your classroom or afterschool program! Part of a Mars Colony Project Bundle: This product is part of a larger bundle of activi
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6th - 12th
Also included in: Mission to Mars Semester STEM Unit + Mars Colony Project!
H-R Diagram - Hertzsprung Russell - Astronomy Doodle Notes, Reading & PowerPoint
Explore the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram - the most important graph in Astronomy - with your students using this H-R Diagram Doodle Note with Star Name Game, plus accompanying reading with PowerPoint presentation.What’s in the download?★ 2 pages of Doodle Notes: The H-R Diagram Doodle Note and Star Name Game PDF file. After the H-R Diagram note, students read descriptions of stars on the Star Name Game page. Students use the properties of stars and the features of the graph to identify the names
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7th - 12th
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Earth and Space Science Curriculum Bundle
Earth and Space Science, a captivating laboratory course, delves into the study of our planet and its celestial neighbors. Students assume the role of Earth Scientists, delving deep into the scientific branches of Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology, and Oceanography. This curriculum unveils the essential relationships, processes, mechanisms, and concepts in Earth and Space Science, fostering evidence-based reasoning and refining students' reading, writing, and math skills. It also challenges studen
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS2-5
, HS-ESS1-6
, MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-3
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Kepler's Laws Reading Comprehension Activity
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ How do Kepler’s Laws of Planetary Motion explain how celestial objects orbit the sun? What is an ellipse and how do you calculate eccentricity? This reading comprehension will teach your students about Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion. After this activity, students will know and understand each law and how to apply them to objects in our solar system.This engaging resource offers a carefully crafted reading comprehension passage accompanied by thought-provoking questions, fostering crit
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
Also included in: Astronomy Reading Comprehensions Discount Growing Bundle
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