5th grade astronomy unit plans

Solar System Unit - Lessons & Activities for the Planets, Moon Phases, & Stars

Created by

Cassie Dahl

This 300+ page Solar System Unit is packed full of activities to teach about the planets, the Sun, and so much more! The unit is divided into 12 easy-to-implement lessons with a complete 100 slide presentation to deliver the content to your students. Easily engage your students with activities that teach about the planets, the Sun, the moon phases, and more!Planning has been made easy for you with printable worksheets for all of the lessons. The resource also includes pre- and post- assessments,

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

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Unit Plans, Activities

Also included in: Science Unit Bundle (Matter, Solar System, Immune System, Solid Earth)

Solar System Planets Curriculum Bundle - Space Science Unit

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Get your students excited to learn about the Solar System and its inner and outer planets, sun, comets, asteroids and meteors in this space science complete astronomy unit plan!This Space Solar System 3 week unit bundle includes 5 complete lessons, a "Journey through our Solar System" project, editable notes and slides (PDF version is included with fun font and colorful clip art), editable tests, review activities and so much more!THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:Table of ContentsStudent Score Sheet10 Warm-

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Scaffolded Notes

Grades:

4th - 10th

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Space Science Curriculum Unit Bundle - Moon Phases, Gravity, Tides & Seasons

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This Space Science curriculum bundle focuses on these astronomy lessons: Rotation and Revolution Movements of the Sun, Moon and Earth, Reasons for the Seasons, Gravity, Moon Phases and Eclipses, and Neap and Spring Tides. This 3 week astronomy bundle comes complete with 5 different sets of notes (3 differentiated versions included for each), 5 activities, 10 warm-ups with answer keys, a coloring/review activity, a cartoon creation project complete with directions and a rubric, editable test and

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Unit Plans, Scaffolded Notes, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

4th - 10th

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Stars Galaxies & Big Bang Theory Space Unit Bundle - Astronomy Science Notebook

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This Space Curriculum Astronomy Bundle focuses on Star characteristics, Life Cycle of Stars, Types of Galaxies, and Big Bang Theory. This 3-4 week science unit includes 4 complete lessons, a Trivia Board Review project, editable notes and slides (PDF version is included with fun font and colorful clip art), editable tests, review activities, word search, teacher pacing guide and so much more!This Product includes all the following:Table of ContentsStudent Score Sheet10 Warm-upsLesson: Characteri

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Scaffolded Notes

Grades:

4th - 10th

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Earth's Rotation Activities Pack | Shadows & Day and Night Lab Slides & STEM

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This bundle includes a lab, foldable notebook templates, task cards, slides and notes, a digital activity, and a STEM project for Earth's rotation causing day and night, the apparent motion of the sun across the sky, and changing shadows.I created this particular bundle of 7 resources for teachers who want a variety of amazing activities for teaching day and night.Recommended UseLesson 1: Hands-on ExplorationChanging Shadows Investigation (2 days)Lesson 2: ExplanationEarth's Rotation Slides and

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Grades:

4th - 5th

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NGSS:

5-ESS1-2

Moon Phases Solar System Stars & Galaxies Astronomy Space Unit Bundle

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This Astronomy and Space curriculum bundle includes 3 comprehensive unit plans all planned out from start to finish with teacher autonomy built-in: Sun, Moon and Earth relationships: concepts: Rotation and Revolution Movements of the Sun, Moon and Earth, Reasons for the Seasons, Gravity, Moon Phases and Eclipses, TidesThe Solar System: Geocentric vs. Heliocentric, Inner and Outer Planets, Comets, Asteroids, Meteors, the SunStars and Galaxies: star characteristics, Life Cycle of Stars, Types of G

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Scaffolded Notes

Grades:

4th - 10th

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Comprehensive Geometry Unit for 4th Grade

Created by

Teaching Sweet Shoppe

This unit is jam-packed with lesson plans, centers, interactive notebook pages, quizzes, homework pages, and MORE! ***Lesson Plan is EDITABLE and is in PowerPoint format*** You can check out the first lesson for free here! Included in the unit are the following lessons and activities: Lesson 1 - Lines, Rays, and Angles Lesson plan Vocabulary cards Powerpoint presentation Science connection - Orion the Hunter Writing prompt Two interactive notebook organizers Practice pa

Subjects:

Astronomy, For All Subject Areas, Geometry

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

4.MD.C.5

, 4.MD.C.6

, 4.MD.C.7

, 4.G.A.1

, 4.G.A.2

...

Earth and Space Unit 5E Science Lessons Solar system project stars and galaxies

Created by

Adventures in ISTEM

Wouldn't it be great if you had highly engaging fun solar system, planets, stars, and galaxy activities ready to go for the next 4-5 weeks so that you don't have to spend another weekend lesson planning? Spend your weekends doing what you want to do with already done, engaging, and differentiated Space 5E model lessons that will take you through the next three to four weeks of school.(Includes six bonus lessons that you can only find when you buy this bundle)This lesson plan unit bundle will pro

Subjects:

Astronomy, Physical Science, Science

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Lesson

NGSS:

MS-ESS1-2

, MS-ESS1-3

Earth in Space and Time Mega Bundle Unit (20 Lessons - 4 Unit Bundle)

Created by

MrJacksBackPack

This Mega Unit Bundle will cover all of your science planning for the next 6-9 weeks depending on the length of your Science Block. Priced low for a limited time!This bundle includes all four of my space units for the price of two! The four space units combine for a total of 343 animated power point slides covering every topic in space your kids will love to learn about. It also has 20 printable lesson plans, and a total of 65 printable activity pages including center activities, graphic organiz

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Printables

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

NGSS:

5-ESS1-2

, 5-ESS1-1

Moon Phases Activities Pack: Science Lunar Cycle Labs Notes Task Cards Stations

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This moon phases bundle includes labs, slides and notes, foldable notebook templates, task cards, digital activities, and center activities.I created this particular bundle of 8 resources for teachers who want a variety of amazing activities for the lunar cycle.Recommended Use (although use how you like)Lesson 1: Hands-on ExplorationMoon Phases Labs in a SnapLesson 2: ExplanationMoon Phases Slides and NotesLesson 3: ExplanationMoon Phases NotebookLesson 4: ElaborationMoon Phases Digital Inquiry

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Activities, Laboratory

Grades:

4th - 5th

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Science Units and Lapbooks Bundle

Created by

Jill Russ

If you want to spice up your science instruction, this is the bundle for you! This bundle contains nine different units--each with a lapbook! Topics include science process skills, the sun and the stars, properties of matter, forms of energy, light, classifying animals, classifying plants, the water cycle, and how plants and animals respond to the changing seasons. These units were written specifically to cover all of the third-grade Florida Standards for science. However, each state has differ

Subjects:

Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

Earth's Place in the Universe Complete NGSS Unit!

Created by

Sunshine STEM

Earth's Place in the Universe is a COMPLETE NGSS unit. Unit covers the solar system, brightness of stars, and patterns of the Earth, moon, and stars! Have your science lessons ready at your fingertips each day with complete lesson plans, including materials needed, embedded video links, daily warm-ups, and fun lessons and activities! ⭐Offered in print or digital! ☀️ Earth's Place in the Universe: The unit includes two chapters:• Apparent brightness of stars• Patterns of the Earth, Moon, and

Subjects:

Astronomy, General Science, Science

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans

NGSS:

5-ESS1-2

, 5-ESS1-1

Also included in: 5th Grade Science Bundle

Planets of the Solar System Activities Pack | Labs, Notebook, Centers, Digital

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This PLANETS bundle includes notebook templates, labs, stations, task cards, vocabulary review, and digital activities for teaching about the Sun, planets in our solar system, and the Sun-Earth-Moon system.I created this particular bundle of 10 resources for teachers who want a variety of amazing activities for learning about the solar system.Recommended UseMini-Unit 1: SunSun Labs in a Snap and Digital Inquiry Jr.Mini-Unit 2: PlanetsPlanets Labs in a Snap and Digital Inquiry Jr.Mini-Unit 3: Sun

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Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Astronomy, Science, Special Education

STEM: Inquiry based Moon Phases & Planets: VocabGamesLabs*Study Guide & Test

Created by

Freedom to Teach

Science Unit on Moon Phases and Planets! This is a complete unit that includes 40+ pages. The unit includes: *15 days of detailed lesson plans *Photographs and instructions for the Moon Phase Lab *Photographs for the Moon Phase Model activity *Vocabulary sheet for accessing background knowledge *Vocabulary "How well do I know each word?" chart *Colorful Planets and Sun cards for activity *Scale Model of the Solar System hands on activity with answer key *Outdoor Solar System Lab with question s

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Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Projects, Unit Plans, Activities

Alberta Science Grade 5 | Growing Full Year Bundle

Created by

Brain Ninjas

Get your full year of Alberta science for the new curriculum planned and ready to go in minutes. Complete lesson plans for matter, space and living systems are already included with energy and earth systems on the way soon.If you purchase this bundle now, you'll get the remaining two units for free and the included units at a 30% discount.Each unit was designed specifically for Alberta Grade 5 science teachers. Each includes:lesson plans with step-by-step instructions and options for modificatio

Subjects:

Astronomy, General Science, Science

Grades:

5th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

Earth Science Space Curriculum- FULL Year Bundle | Printable & Google Slides

Created by

Science Dojo

This year long complete yet adaptable instruction of Earth and Space science is designed with the teacher in mind! Use from start to finish as a stand alone or supplementary science resource with 9 complete printable and Google Slides unit bundles (2 versions with same content). Adapt each unit as you see fit BY HAVING EDITING POWER!Each unit (9 units included) is loaded with at least 4 lessons (guided notes, slides, warmups, and activity), a project and/ or lab activity, editable notes and slid

Subjects:

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, EFL - ESL - ELD

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Unit Plans, Interactive Notebooks

Space Curriculum Bundle | Astronomy Science Middle School

Created by

Science World of Fun

This no-prep product is a complete Space bundle focuses on: the Sun, Earth, Moon, Our Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe. Edit my Cornell notes, warm-ups, tests and quizzes, and Presentation with my PowerPoint version, which contains the content but no clip art! My PDF version is also included with fun font and colorful clip art. This ready-to-print-and-go resource includes over 200 pages with 14 lessons, 3 unit covers for each unit bundle with the option of the Next Generation Sci

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PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

4th - 10th

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Phases of the Moon Interactive Notebook

Created by

I Heart Recess by Jessica Scott

Use this Interactive Notebook as you teach the phases of the moon: students will explain the causes of day and night phases of the moon.Included:Day & NightTitleEssential QuestionsK-W-L chartVocabulary flip book {BW & Color}Rotation & Orbit notebook model {BW & Color}Seasons flip book {BW & Color}Vocabulary ReviewHow Long is a Day? 4.MD reviewPhases of the MoonTitleEssential QuestionsK-W-L ChartPhases of the Moon Wheel {BW & Color}Phases of the Moon Passage/NotesStudent P

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Worksheets, Unit Plans, Centers

Grades:

3rd - 6th

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Moon Earth & Sun Space Unit Bundle- Google Slides & Printable Notes Slides Test

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This Space Science, Google Slides and Printable Unit bundle has everything an astronomy teacher would need and want to help guide their science students to focus on the Earth, Sun, and Moon.This comprehensive 3-4 week unit plan focuses on the following: Rotation and Revolution Movements of the Sun, Moon and Earth, Reasons for the Seasons, Gravity, Moon Phases and Eclipses, and Tides. This bundle includes lessons, projects, activities, slides, differentiated/editable notes, review assignments, ed

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Birthdays, Birthstones, & Zodiacs Unit

Created by

Traci Bender - The Bender Bunch

Are you teaching about constellations in your classroom for Science? Stretch your students' learning even further and make it more personable by tying in their birthstones and Zodiac signs! When we were recently learning about constellations, these two words came up and my students wanted to learn more! "What is a Zodiac sign?” “What does it mean?” "What is my birthstone?" I found it very difficult for me to explain to them in terms that they could understand, so I created this kid-friendly unit

Subjects:

Astronomy, Character Education, Science

Grades:

1st - 6th

Types:

Unit Plans, Lesson

Solar System Unit With Worksheets: | Printable and Digital Distance Learning

Created by

Brilliant Classes - Science - Math - ELA

Solar System Unit With Worksheets: | Printable and Digital Distance Learning:This unit is prepared on 'Solar System' as Editable Google Slides along with Google worksheets”. My units have been made to be both informative and visually stimulating for all students. (It has also digital access via Google Slides for worksheets also.)The unit describes the basic information on structure, features and atmosphere of various planets. It gives information related to other terrestrial objects like comets,

Subjects:

Astronomy, Physics, Science

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Unit Plans, Centers

Also included in: Bundle of Solar Units: Solar system/Solar scavenger hunt/Solar energy/The stars

Earth's Motion Comprehensive Unit (5 Lessons, Power point, Activities & Test)

Created by

MrJacksBackPack

This Unit has 5 lessons, a 91 slide power point with animations, writing prompts, task cards, centers, student learning maps, activities, and an end of unit assessment! Your kids will love this unit! I designed all of my "space units" to go along with an interactive animated power point that will help engage your students with great visuals and opportunities for learning. Each of these five lessons has anywhere from 10 to 27 power point slides to guide you through the lesson. Each lesson also i

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Assessment

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Also included in: Earth in Space and Time Mega Bundle Unit (20 Lessons - 4 Unit Bundle)

Stars and Apparent Star Brightness Activities Pack | 5th Grade NGSS

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This STARS BUNDLE for stars and their apparent brightness includes a phenomena-based 5E unit and 4 supplemental resources: 2 flipbooks, vocabulary task cards, and an article with questions._____________________________Product Notes1. This resource is not editable.2. You can use these resources in any order you want when making your lesson plans. Use what's best for your class or for individual students.3. These resources are included in the 5th Grade NGSS Bundle.

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Grades:

5th

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