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Astronomy Common Core SL.11-12.1 resources

Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System

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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

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science

Grades:

5th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

Projects, Activities, Centers

CCSS:

SL.6.1

, SL.7.1

, SL.8.1

, SL.9-10.1

, SL.11-12.1

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NGSS:

MS-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Space Science & Atmospheric Science Activities for Middle School & High School

Mission To Mars -- PBL Space Exploration and Mars Colony Design

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Mr Noondi

Mission To Mars -- PBL Mars Colony DesignBackground InformationIn Mission To Mars, students propose and design "fully functional" Mars colonies. I designed this project due to the real-world relevance today. Mars exploration is becoming increasingly closer to experiencing human footsteps.This Mars colony design project utilizes various roles and abilities of the students ranging from scientific research to creativity and design. Students are asked to do the following:1. Brainstorm key vocabulary

Subjects:

Astronomy, Engineering, Science

Grades:

4th - 12th

Types:

CCSS: