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Introduction to Constellations
Students examine constellations. In this astronomy lesson, students study various constellations and identify five major constellations. They will construct a model of one of the constellations.
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Explorit's Astronomy 2. Quiz
In this astronomy worksheet, students complete a five question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about astronomy. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Space Search
For this space worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to space. There are 26 words located in the 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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Worksheet 10: Vocabulary Review
In this vocabulary and reading skills worksheet, students complete 12 sentences by selecting the appropriate words and phrases from the word bank to do so.
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Grade 6 Math Investigation
In this math investigation worksheet, students find five facts about outer space that contain a number greater then ten million, underlining the digit in the ten millions place. Worksheet has a chart with facts beyond the 10 million place.
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Mineralogy, Astronomy, & Ancient Wisdom
Students complete a variety of activities surrounding minerals, crystals, and mineralogy. They locate common minerals on a world map, complete a lab in which they identify the chemical and physical properties of various minerals, etc.
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Enslaved and Running
Learners use runaway slave advertisements to discover how the language varies from the 18th to 21st century. Using primary source documents, they research the brutality of slavery and the desire of those in slavery to be free. They...
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Jupiter's "Monstrous" Magnetosphere
Students explore Jupiter's magnetosphere. In this Jupiter lesson, students examine a diagram of the magnetic field that surrounds Jupiter.
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Celestial Photography
Students practice photographic skills and gain an awareness of photography as a scientific tool.
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Moon, Mars, and Beyond-Mission Briefing
Students complete this introductory instructional activity in which they find out about the scenario for a simulated online space mission. They review vocabulary and complete a review sheet to reinforce the details of the mission and its...
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Royal Museums Greenwich: Planet Saturn
An excellent general introduction to Saturn. Good graphics and information on Saturn's interior, atmosphere, rings, satellites, and appearance.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Saturn
Enchanted Learning profiles the planet Saturn with information about size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and so on. There are also interactive activities and learning exercises.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Saturn, the Ringed Planet (Level 1)
A good simple introduction to planet Saturn for young students. Audio content available. Vocabulary words linked to glossary of terms. Printable version available.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: The Planet Saturn
Kids learn about the planet Saturn of the Solar System including its rings, mass, day, year, and distance from the Sun. Astronomy for kids and teachers.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: What Makes the Rings of Saturn?
Saturn is a unique planet because of the many beautiful rings surrounding it. How are all of those rings made? Why is each ring unique?
Smithsonian Institution
Tween Tribune: What's Up With Saturn's Rings?
Learn about the rings of Saturn.
Views of the Solar System
Views of the Solar System: Saturn
Explore the planet Saturn through this site that includes vivid multimedia resources. Learn Saturn statistics and view numerous images.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Saturn
Wikipedia, a publicly-maintained encyclopedia, provides information on the planet Saturn, including physical characteristics, exploration, rings, moons, and more.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Saturn O Logy Card
Flip this interactive card to start learning about the planet Saturn. Answer multiple-choice and fact-or-fiction questions and review some fast facts about the second largest planet in our solar system.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: Saturn, the Ringed Planet (Level 2)
An introductory site with information about planet Saturn, with a good glossary, a brief quiz, and links for more information. Printable version also available.
NASA
Nasa: Welcome to the Planets Saturn
NASA offers a photo gallery of Saturn images. Each image includes a detailed caption describing the image. Captions are also available in streaming audio.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: The Planets
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.
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Our Solar System
Take a tour of our solar system and learn fascinating details and observations about the planets.