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The Solar System
In this solar system word puzzle worksheet, learners use the 17 clues regarding the solar system to fill in the blanks in the crossword puzzle.
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Google Earth on the Range
Eighth graders use Google Earth to study the landscape of Utah. In this Utah landscape lesson, 8th graders view landscape photos and work in partners to analyze the pictures. Students write a paragraph that describes the landscape and...
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Our Solar System
Learners investigate the coincidental parade of planets and witness dramatic views of the solar system by researching websites and participating in online activities. They write about their findings.
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The Solar System
In this Solar System worksheet, students choose categories (ex. size, shape) and fill in the information for 14 bodies in the solar system. These include Mercury, Venus, Earth, Comets, etc.
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The Solar System
In this solar system learning exercise, students complete a word puzzle by determining the terms associated with the 10 statements about the planets.
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The Solar System Word Search
For this solar system word puzzle worksheet, students examine the 26 words and names in the word bank and locate them in the word search puzzle.
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The Solar System Word Search 2
In this solar system word puzzle worksheet, students examine the 26 words an names in the word bank and locate them in the word search puzzle.
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The Earth's Energy Budget
Students study the Earth's energy budget. In this investigative lesson students observe a lab that shows all aspects of heat transfer and light processes.
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The Solar System
In this solar system learning exercise, students determine the correct unit of measurement to use when measuring a list of items. Students list the five outer planets and four inner planets. This learning exercise has 20 fill in the...
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An Out-of-This-World Crossword Puzzle
An interactive web site allows students to create crossword puzzles online after researching planets and Sun in the Earth's solar system facts. They complete crossword puzzles created by classmates.
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Asteroids
Students study asteroids and how their size relates to a possible danger of one colliding with Earth. In this asteroids instructional activity students see how big an asteroid has to be to cause destruction to Earth.
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Redesign the Rover: Mars Research Year-Round
Students discuss the solar system, the planets, periods of orbit and revolution. In this space lesson students discuss the importance of the study of Mars and brainstorm ideas on how NASA might solve its Rover design problem.
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Practical GPS Applications in Forestry & Agriculture
An explanation of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and the Geographic Information System (GIS) is given in this presentation. Uses and applications are considered. How it works and sources of error are also touched upon. A large...
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3D Textured Globe
The earth, our home planet, and the star of Earth Day celebrations everywhere! Celebrate Earth Day or examine Earth's place in the solar system, with a fun and easy craft, perfect for children nine and up. Paper mache ornaments, paint,...
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Green Buildings Virtual Tour
Pupils fill out a worksheet after researching green buildings by taking a virtual tour. In this green buildings lesson plan, students use Google Earth to research green buildings.
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Theories
Young scholars view a series of videos that explore the development, formation and arguments for the geocentric model of the solar system. Studenst investigate the heliocentric model of the solar system and consider how scientific...
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Get Me Off This Planet
What do Newton's Laws have to do with getting from Earth to Mars?The activities in this resource show how Newton's Laws work with rockets to get them into space. Background information includes facts about orbits and how orbits are used...
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Blazing Gas
Fourth graders read and discuss the sun and the energy we use on Earth from the sun. In this sun lesson plan, 4th graders discuss the solar system, planets, and answer short answer questions.
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Explore Surface Types on a Journey Around Earth
Learners explore satellite data. In this technology cross-curriculum math and world geography lesson, students locate specific map areas using a microset of satellite data. Learners use technology and math skills to determine percentages...
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Clay Planets
Have your class learn about the solar system using this hands on technique. Learners review what they know about the planets, and create a clay model of the solar system. There are a list of resource links to make this activity a...
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Early Civilizations of Ancient India
Taking your class through one of the richest and most influencial histories on earth, these slides detail the development and characteristics of Indian culture. Full of pictures of ancient relics, maps of migration and settlement...
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An Internet Lesson on the Planets
Sixth graders research one of the planets in the solar system based on questions that they develop using information from the Internet. They create a travel brochure using the research information.
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An Introduction to GPS
GPS is a technological tool that has become available for use by the general public. Navigate the components and science involved in this remote sensing system. Here is a comprehensive collection of slides that would be valuable to share...
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What Makes Day and Night?
For this What Makes Day and Night worksheet, students explain what makes day and night by looking at pictures of the earth and sun and reading 11 related words. Students also write interview questions for a scientist and investigate day...
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