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Middle school astronomy projects
Stars and Constellation Research and Creative Project | Science Activity
Students become an expert on a constellation by researching and creating a visual representation of the constellation. This mini-research project integrates science, writing, and art. An engaging project for upper elementary and middle school students!THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESPDF quick print fileEditable Google Slides™ pages (student instructions, constellation list, grading rubric)Websites for research21 student examples of visual representationsConstellation research introduction/instruction page
The Solar System and Planets Activities Unit - Outer Space - Solar Eclipse 2024
This 130+ page complete solar system unit for elementary contains everything you need to complete an engaging space interactive notebook. It contains a variety of solar system activities for your upcoming space unit, including solar system reading comprehension passages and questions, solar system worksheets, planet and solar system projects, and more! It includes information on astronauts, planets, phases of the moon, eclipses, tides, and more.⭐⭐⭐Makes a great addition to your Solar Eclipse 202
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3rd - 6th
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Solar System Craft
When your students complete this Solar System activity, they will have a better understanding of how the planets orbit the sun. Includes a short PowerPoint slide show that includes facts about each planet. Each slide will show the students a photograph of a planet. These slides will provide some background information before the Solar system craft is completed. Included:-A Powerpoint fact slide for each planetSunMercuryVenusEarth MarsJupiterSaturnUranusNeptune Pluto-A Solar System Craft-Sola
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1st - 6th
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1-ESS1-1
Also included in: Solar Eclipse 2024 and Solar System Craft Bundle for K-1
Mission to Mars Semester STEM Unit + Mars Colony Project!
Need a semester-long STEM unit? This Mission to Mars bundle includes engineering design challenges building up to a capstone project of building a habitat on Mars! Lesson Overview Transform your classroom into a team of astronauts on a Mission to Mars! This STEM curriculum begins with Stage 1 team challenges that build teamwork and communication skills. Mission Control then guides your class through Stage 2 engineering design challenges with each unit a progressively more complex design challeng
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6th - 8th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Create an Alien - A Space and Planet Project
This learning activity was used as a culminating project for our outer space and planet unit. It is cross-curricular encompassing both science and language arts (and a little bit of math!)
Students research a planet and create a passport full of information. The students then apply their knowledge and create a 3D alien that could possibly live on the plant they have researched. You end the project with a Welcome to Earth! celebration where students "interview" the other aliens to learn abou
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4th - 6th
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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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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
Newton's Laws of Motion Foldable - Great for Science Interactive Notebooks
Students will create a Frayer model foldable which will help them understand Newton's three laws of motion. The Frayer model foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, draw a picture, and apply the information by generating examples and non-examples for each vocabulary term. The foldable is designed to fit on a standard 8.5 x 11 paper and requires printing two pages (double-sided). The foldable makes a great interactive notebook entry or classroom wall display. Complete
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5th - 8th
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
Solar System Craft | Planet Science, Solar System Activity, Solar System Project
Getting hands-on is the best way to learn science!This Solar System on a String Craft makes the perfect culminating activity for any space or solar system unit. In this low-prep science project, students will record important facts about each planet — before coloring, cutting, and stringing them up in the correct order. Let your students take their creations home, or hang these solar system mobiles from the ceiling for some stunning science class decor!-------------------------------------------
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1st - 6th
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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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Space Research Project - PBL
If you would like to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product, click here! Great for differentiation!This resource can be printed and used in the classroom or be used for distance learning with Google Slides.Inspire and engage your students in the mysteries of Space!The boundless, mysterious, and largely unexplored void that is known as Space has fascinated human beings for thousands of years. From The Big Bang to the possibility of life on Europa (a moon of Jupiter), what we learn abo
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5th - 9th
Moon Phases STEM Stop-Motion Video Project on the iPad and Google Slides
Engaging STEM project uses stop-motion video for students to recreate the Moon Phases using either Google Slides or the iPad Stop Motion App. This STEM Challenge project is a fun and creative way for students to demonstrate their learning or as an introduction to the lunar cycle for both the Northern & Southern hemisphere.Aligned with Next Gen Science Standard MS-ESS1-1How It Works:Students will use the enclosed printables or the paperless Google Slides version to review the phases of the mo
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
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!
Planet Research Project Write a Children's Book | Solar System | Middle School
Your students will love writing a fun children's book for this Planet Research Project! Their children’s book will tell and illustrate a fictional story taking place on a planet. You can choose to keep the planet choices those within our solar system (Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto?) and/or you can allow your students to choose other planets outside of our solar system that have been discovered. Some of my students LOVE that they can choose ‘the Diamond Planet’ or
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Earth's Tilt and Reason for the Seasons Activity BUNDLE NGSS MS-ESS1-1
SAVE 20% off list prices plus 2 FREE BONUSES! Designed to SUPPLEMENT and add ENGAGEMENT to an existing middle school seasons unit with great activities, an easy supplies lab, and a graphing project. Supports NGSS MS-ESS1-1 and HS-ESS1-4. BUNDLE INCLUDES:Bust a Seasons Myth ActivityGraph the Sun's Angle & Length of DaylightRotation/Revolution Sorting ActivityEasy Supplies Angle of Light LabContrast Indirect/Direct Sunlight Worksheet - FREE BONUSSeasons Review Game Activity - FREE BONUSINDI
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS1-1
Solar System and Planets Activities Bundle | Solar System Project
Reinforce learning of the solar system and planets with this bundle of fun and engaging activities, posters, coloring pages, bulletin board, and printables. Your students will love researching and learning about the planets of the solar system with this popular and easy-to-use bundle!Please click on the preview button above to take a detailed look at everything included in this amazing bundle.By purchasing this bundle, you are saving 20% off the price of the individual packets.This hands-on, eng
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3rd - 6th
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Design a Space Station on Mars STEM Space Exploration Activity {Digital}
This is a great space-themed STEAM engineering design challenge.With NASA making plans to try to send a group of astronauts to Mars in the 2030s, there is a lot of new interest in designing space settlements. This activity has students design a space facility. In doing this they will need to solve the problems that arise because of the conditions that exist on Mars. This activity can be done as individuals or in groups of 2-3.Students start by researching conditions on Mars and understanding th
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5th - 10th
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Space Research Brochure Project
Get your students writing in science! This Space related brochure research project will get your students gathering information, reading informational text, and completing many steps before their final draft. These final brochures come out so great! I just love displaying them in the hallway! This space project includes a full project requirement sheet to send home with students. This explains what information is required on their brochure. The pack includes a graphic organizer the students can
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4th - 7th
Scaled Solar System Activity: Relative Distances and Sizes of the Planets
For this Scaled Solar System activity, students will work in groups to create a scaled model of the solar system by measuring (and calculating in the case of the more challenging version of this activity) the specific distance to place each "planet" from the "sun". This will help your students understand the relative distances and sizes of the planets while satisfying the visual and kinesthetic learning styles of your middle school students! It also perfectly aligns to the NGSS Standard MS-ESS1-
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-3
Planet Research Project
Scaffolded printable flip book that can be used for ANY planet research project!This resource is now available as a bundle with the matching Google Slides version! Click here to view and save $$$. Perfect for distance learning and hybrid teaching.This resource is now also available in a bundle that includes 5 of my best-selling flip book resources! Click here to view!♦ ♦ ♦ SAVE $$$ by purchasing this resource as part of my Planet Research Bundle! ♦ ♦ ♦This ready-to-print flip book template can
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Planet Research Bundle
Planet Report Research Project - no prep planet report for google classroom
Your students will love completing a planet research report with this easy-to-follow digital Planet research project! Students can research any or ALL planets, and use the provided slides to complete their report. Another great idea is to print the project when students are finished to create a great visual display for your classroom!This engaging Digital Planet Report Packet includes:• Planet Research Resource Guide (a list of helpful, student-friendly sites where your students can research th
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3rd - 10th
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Also included in: Solar System Planets Bundle for Google Classroom and Printable
Moon Phases and Ocean Tides Activity BUNDLE NGSS MS-ESS1-1
SAVE 20% plus 3 FREE BONUSES! These resources are designed to supplement and add engagement to an existing moon and tides unit. Supports NGSS standards MS-ESS1-1 and MS-ESS1-2.BUNDLE INCLUDES:Moon Phase Sorting Activity (FREE BONUS)Graphing Moon PhasesEclipse Starter Activity (FREE BONUS)Graphing Tides ActivityRelationship Between Tides and Moon Phases Calendar ActivityMoon Phases & Tides Manipulative Activity (FREE BONUS)INDIVIDUAL RESOURCE DESCRIPTIONS:Moon Phase Sorting Activity: FREE B
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS1-4
, MS-ESS1-1
2024 Solar Eclipse Activities and Worksheets | Grades 6 - 8
Get ready to take your students on an unforgettable journey to learn about and view a total solar eclipse with this comprehensive set of eclipse activities, readings, and worksheets for students in middle school! Be ready for the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 Don’t miss your opportunity!This resource includes a variety of activities that are designed to be used before, during, and after the eclipse. With these materials, your students will have a complete understanding of what causes an ec
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS1-1
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