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Sky Quest
Students identify constellations in the evening sky. In this Sky Quest lesson, students create their own star patterns using a star map worksheet. Students explain how different celestial bodies in space are viewed through a telescope.
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Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto
In this planets worksheet, students read information about Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and then complete 18 multiple choice, 4 true or false, and 2 fill in the blank questions.
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Glowing Glimpses of Our Universe
Students will complete hands-on space activities. In this space science activity, students will create a glow-in-the-dark model of the solar system, visit a planetarium, make star pictures, and paint constellations. Activities are meant...
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Astronomy
Students complete a series of activities to better understand space studies. In this space science lesson, the teacher is provided with a number of activities for students to complete such as finding words that begin with the prefix...
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The Solar System
For this solar system worksheet, learners complete a word puzzle by determining the terms associated with the 10 statements about the planets.
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Hidden Message Word Search-Earth Science
In this earth science worksheet, students are given words related to the various fields of earth science and they find the words in a word search. They also find a hidden message.
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Kids Astronomy
In this astronomy word scramble instructional activity, students examine the 16 letter groupings and use the decoder to help them reveal the 16 astronomy terms listed at the bottom of the instructional activity,
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Spelling by Picture - Astronomy
In this spelling picture worksheet, students use pictures as clues to write 8 astronomy words. They fill in the blanks to the left of each picture with the letters which spell its name.
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Astronomy
In this astronomy worksheet, students read a detailed text about our solar system. Students then answer 15 questions about the information presented.
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Stars
In this stars instructional activity, students review characteristics of stars and different constellations. This instructional activity has 14 vocabulary words placed in a crossword puzzle.
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Astronomical Data
For this astronomy worksheet, students use a chart with planetary data comparing the inner planets to each other. Students will use the period of rotation, period of revolution, and distance from the sun for these inner planets to...
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Types of Scientists
For this science worksheet, students match each type of scientist listed in the left-had column to its correct description found in the right-hand column. There are 34 different scientists to match on the sheet.
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Quiz: Astronomy
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on various aspects of astronomy. Students will respond to ten questions all pertaining to stars, constellations, planets, and our solar system.
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Watch This Space!
In this space learning exercise, students, with a partner, answer five questions about the universe and read and discuss ten questions regarding astronomy.
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Astronomy Class
In this space science worksheet, students find the words associated with the basic terms of Astronomy. The answers are located at the bottom of the page.
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Black Holes Word Search
In this black holes word search, students locate terms relating to a black hole. A list of ten words is provided. An answer sheet is available.
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Astronomy
Students explore the rotation of the Earth and observe the shapes of constellations. After discussing how the Earth moves. volunteers use a flashlight and globe to model the movement of the sun-Earth system. Using Digitalis technology,...
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How Do We Know...?
Young scholars identify and explain how various inventions and astronomers have improved our appreciation of the universe. Students identify at least two constellations in the sky and discuss how they were used in ancient times to tell...
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Planets Curriculum
Students investigate the planets in our solar system. They conduct research using a variety of resources in order for students to make cognitive connections with the demonstrations made by the teacher. Students discover how to recognize...
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What's Up? Astronomy Curriculum
Pupils study astronomy. In preparation for a field trip to a planetarium, students discuss the stars, planets, and light. They explore the importance of the north star and constellations. The Digitarium system is used to assist the...
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How Do We Know?
Students investigate the history of astronomy and how the study of constellations has evolved since the dawn of ancient civilization. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The teacher uses demonstrations to model how the...
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Astrology: Fact Or Fiction?
Students investigate the concept of astrology and how it evolved from history. They use the Zodiac in order to find the location of constellations in the night sky. The differences between astrology and astronomy are compared and any...
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Deep Impact Comet On A Stick
Students investigate the concept of a comet. They construct a model of a comet. The design is done using the same thoughts of an engineer. Students work together to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the comet models. If the model...
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Reach for the Stars
Fifth graders select Greek Mythological characters to research. They gather research and keep notes on Inspiration. Students are to answer the question, "Which mythological character do you feel is the most worthy of being a...