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Classifying Stars and Constellations
Students examine stars and constellations. For this space science lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the classification of stars. Students also practice identifying constellations.
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Working on the Moon
Students take a mission to the moon. For this space science lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about Earth's moon and the solar system. Students may take virtual missions to the moon and share information...
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Introduction to Earth Sun Relationships Incorporating P.E.
Third graders investigate space science by performing physical activities. In this solar system activity, 3rd graders perform a relay activitiy with their class in which they race between different "planets". Students define space...
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Life in Space: International Space Station
Students explore the potential challenges of living in space. In this investigative lesson plan students search the Internet to locate 16 nations that are working together to build the Independent Space Station, then they divide into...
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People and Space
Students eat dehydrated foods that the astronauts would eat in space. In this dehydrated foods lesson plan, students make lists of food they could eat, discuss how dehydration takes place, eat food, and complete discussion questions.
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Probes, Exploration and Application
Students examine the benefits of the space program to our life on earth. For this space exploration lesson students participate in a lab, answer questions and study radar mapping.
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Cloud Watching
Students analyze art as a cloud pattern activity. In this cloud and art lesson, students view April Gornik's painting The Back of the Storm and make connections between science and art. Students observe cloud patterns for one week and...
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Weather the Storm
Fourth graders complete multi-curricular activities for weather. In this weather lesson, 4th graders complete creative writing, research, and weather data analysis activities for the lesson.
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Kids in Outer Space
Students explore outer space through various activities. In this outer space activity, students read the book Outer Space and The Mice on the Moon. Students work in groups to build their own space ships.
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Constructing Space
Learners analyze three dimensional art that uses a variety of materials and is part of Minimalist art. In this art analysis activity, students explore artists' choices for materials and their use of space. Learners complete image based...
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Physics Quiz
In this physics worksheet, students complete short answer questions about physics concepts such as electricity, space, light, and more. Students complete 20 short answer questions.
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Multicultural Sun, Moon, and Star Activities
Students research the multicultural stories and artistic representations of the Sun, Moon, and stars. In this multicultural space lesson, students discuss the symbols and stories for the sun in various cultures. Students construct a...
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Chart the Stars
Seventh graders find constellation distances and plot the stars. In this star lesson, 7th graders plot the star points for Canis Major. Students use graphing calculators to graph the constellation. Students choose another constellation...
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Counting Worksheet - Space
In this counting learning exercise, students count the number of astronauts and then circle and color the correct number below the pictures. Students count 8 astronauts.
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Space - Same Worksheet
In this space worksheet, students look at the first space picture and then circle the picture that matches it in its row. Students complete three matches.
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Handwriting Worksheet - Space
In this printing worksheet, students trace the words that represent things in space. Students trace 4 words and look at the pictures next to the words.
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The Earth and Beyond
In this solar system worksheet, students complete 2 activities that involve ordering the nine planets and correctly placing them onto a diagram.
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Texture - Bumpy, Wrinkled, Smooth?
Students study textures and identify textures using satellite images. In this texture instructional activity, students study various objects and define their textures. Students feel crayon rubbings and sort them into groups. Students use...
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The Path to Mars
Students compare the similarities between both Earth and Mars. For this space lesson students use the Internet for research and to obtain geographical pictures of both planets. Students then analyze the pictures of both planets and...
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Milestones in Human Spaceflight
Young scholars investigate the history and goals of NASA and human spaceflight. In this space science lesson, students answer questions about one of seven manned space programs and print pictures from the mission. As a class, young...
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3,2,1.....Spinoff
Students investigate spinoffs of space exploration. In this space exploration lesson, students conduct research regarding technological advancements. Students use the information gained to write a script and produce a podcast.
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The Moons of Jupiter
Seventh graders study the moons of Jupiter. In this space science lesson plan, 7th graders plot the density and diameter of the Galilean satellites on the chart. Students then hypothesize about the composition and trends for distance for...
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Jupiter's Weather Forecast
Students read information about Jupiter and the planet's weather. In this Jupiter weather instructional activity, students read information about Jupiter's weather. Students study a chart about the weather on Earth and Jupiter. Students...
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To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before
Students study pictures of space vehicles and make their own space vehicle. For this space vehicle lesson, students study pictures of the vehicles and compare and contrast the pictures. Students classify the space crafts and then create...