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Curated OER

Jupiter's "Monstrous" Magnetosphere

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore Jupiter's magnetosphere. In this Jupiter lesson, students examine a diagram of the magnetic field that surrounds Jupiter.
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Curated OER

Extraterrestrial Communication: Can We Talk to Anybody Out There?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine the possibilities of communication with other living organisms within our solar system through research and hands on activities, as well as observing and analyzing teacher demonstrations.
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Curated OER

Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

For Students 3rd - 4th
In these prepositional phrases worksheets, students review the definitions and examples for prepositional phrases, prepositions, and object of prepositions. Students then complete three pages of activities for prepositions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Sun

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this space science worksheet, students learn 4 facts about the sun. Students also read a short passage about the sun to gain more information.
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Curated OER

Reading Activity: How Children See the Future

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading worksheet, students read a selection titled, "How Children See the Future," then answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Curated OER

Third from the Sun

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students examine images from space.  In this third from the Sun instructional activity, students examine images from, Landsat, the satellite launched by NASA in 1972.   
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Curated OER

Alien Visitor's Rewrite

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils role play the role of an alien who analyzes how the media represents the different social groups. In groups, they write their own story in which they add or revise a character to make it non-stereotypical. They share their...
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Curated OER

Rock Families

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study the three types of rock characteristics; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. They are divided into three groups and each group takes one of the rock characteristics. They then act out the characteristics of their rock...
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Curated OER

Roaming Biomes

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students use the Internet to research the capabilities of earth-observation satellites. Using the information, they write a report on how remote-sensing technology is used to measure the impact of climate change. They identify the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Max's Math Adventures

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this counting practice activity, students read the story rhyme about counting practice. Students count a handful of objects they find in their home. Students then count the objects illustrated in each picture set. Students also draw...
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Curated OER

Science Quiz-General Knowledge

For Students 4th - 6th
For this science quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 20 true or false questions covering a variety of general science topics. An answer key is included.
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Curated OER

The Layered Earth

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners role play plate tectonics by creating a "plate statue" made up of students. In this earth science lesson, learners describe how Earth's movement cause earthquakes and volcanoes. They draw and name the different layers of the Earth.
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Curated OER

Tic-Tac-Toe for Layers of the Earth

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the different layers of the earth. In this earth science instructional activity, 8th graders choose a project to do from a given list according to their learning style. They present their finished project in class.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Inner Versus Outer Planets Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the difference between inner and outer planets of our solar system.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Inner Versus Outer Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compares the characteristics of inner and outer planets.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Inner Versus Outer Planets

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compares the characteristics of inner and outer planets.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Our Solar System: Outer Planets

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the four outer planets of our solar system, which include Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: The Planets

For Students 3rd - 5th
This survey of the planets includes all the basics, size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. It features interactive activities and learning exercises and compares all of the planets in colorful tables.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Slingshot to the Outer Planets

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the engineering challenges involved with interplanetary space travel. In particular, they learn about the gravity assist or "slingshot" maneuver often used by engineers to send spacecraft to the outer planets....
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Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: Probes to the Outer Planets (Level 2)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a description of the many probes sent to the outer planets, including pictures and vocabulary words linked to a glossary of terms. Other links on interesting facts and more detailed information are also included.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Inner and Outer Planets of the Solar System

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this science instructional activity students will work collaboratively to learn and introduce the eight planets, sizes, characteristics, and their order. They will use size comparisons, research a planet, design a poster and create a...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: The Outer Planets

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the outermost planets of our solar system: Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. They also learn about characteristics of Pluto and its interactions with Neptune. Students learn a little about the history of space travel as well...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Our Solar System: Inner Planets

For Students 3rd - 7th
A slideshow and a short multiple-choice quiz on the four inner planets of our solar system, which include Mercury, Venus, Mars, and Earth.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Astronomy Planets

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The student will be able to compare and contrast the similarities and differences of the planets. The student will be able to name three facts about inner planets and three facts about outer planets.

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