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Astronomy Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this astronomy worksheet, students complete an on-line quiz, choosing questions and matching answers. Students score 1 point for each correct answer; a printed version is available.
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Astronomy

For Students 9th - 12th
In this astronomy instructional activity, students complete a word search puzzle by finding 53 astronomy terms such as planets, lunar eclipse, and galaxy.
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Astronomy

For Students 7th - 9th
In this astronomy worksheet, students find fifty one words in a word search that are related to comets, galaxies, planets, moons, stars and the tides.
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Astronomy Test

For Students 6th - 8th
In this astronomy test, middle schoolers answer 50 true/false and multiple choice questions about the relationships of the earth, moon, and sun. The test also includes questions about the solar system, galaxies, and the universe. An...
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Astronomy 29-2 Word Search

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this science worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to space science. There are 9 words/phrases located in the puzzle.
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Astronomy 30-3 Word Search

For Students 9th - 12th
In this science worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to space science. There are 13 words/phrases located in the puzzle.  
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The Physics of the Planets: How 16th and 17th Century Physicist Helped Us Understand Our Solar System

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders draw the paths of the planets in the solar system. In this astronomy lesson, 8th graders calculate speed of objects using distance and time information. They research about the work of scientists in the 16th and 17th century.
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Color of Stars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the color of stars. For this astronomy based lesson, students observe the colors in an open flame and apply the information collected about color and temperature to the visible light emitting from the photosphere of...
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Observing the Sky

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore astronomy. In this astronomy lesson, students discuss the history of the movement of celestial bodies and then communicate with other young scholars regarding the movements that they observe in the sky nightly....
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Three D Constellations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students address a major misconception in astronomy, the understanding of scale. The lesson plan is designed to introduce students to both celestial coordinates and to the first rung on the distance determination ladder, parallax.
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Our Place in Space

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the different planets that make up the solar system. In this space science lesson, 3rd graders construct a scale model of the major planets. They explore their different unique features and dress up as planets.
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Night Sky Observation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore space science by completing an observational worksheet. In this astronomy activity, students view several worksheets in which learners identify minor changes between separate images in preparation for real star...
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Shoot for the Moon

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders distinguish the different phases of the moon. In this astronomy lesson, 2nd graders study the history of its discovery and myths about its origin. They simulate how the moon's surface is illuminated by the sun.
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The Sun in Our Lives

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the different parts of the sun. In this astronomy lesson plan, 3rd graders examine how the sun's energy drive life processes on Earth. They construct a model of a solar system using large rolls of toilet paper.
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Length of the Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how the Earth's rotation affect the length of day. In this earth science lesson, students construct a sighting apparatus and record their observations over a few days. They analyze data collected and formulate a...
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Telescope Allocation Committee

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners create a research proposal and write letters to researchers to explain why their proposals were rejected.  In this astronomy lesson students use the Internet to help them to write a proposal on what they observed through a...
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Cosmic Measurements

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Students develop two units of measurement to relate to the astronomical unit and the light year. In this astronomy lesson, students use a Twizzler to develop a measurement unit similar to the astronomical unit. They use a moving object,...
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Strange New Planet

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students simulate different spacecraft missions using materials provided. In this space science instructional activity, students observe and record a planetary model's features from a distance. They relate this activity to scientists'...
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History of Saturn Discoveries

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students interpret how scientists have explored Saturn. In this NASA based astronomy lesson, students create a timeline depicting the study of Saturn from 1610 until 2010. Each student will write a letter to Galileo discussing how the...
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Solar Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the solar cycle through a series of experiments. In this space science lesson, students construct and evaluate solar cycle graphs. They explain how this phenomenon affects the Earth.
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Palm use in Astronomy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and recall common constellations by using a palm pilot with astronomy software. Students will use their Palm to assist them in correctly identifying constellations using a telescope.
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History of Astronomy

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in assessments regarding the history of astronomy. They listen and take notes, draw a time line, draw a solar sytem designed by Ptolemy and create flashcards. They write an essay on Galileo, watch a video, take a...
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Astronomy

For Teachers 3rd
Students complete a unit of lessons on our solar system, its stars, and astronomers. They record information in a space journal, design constellations, define key vocabulary, observe the phases of the moon, and create a group planet...
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Science-Related Field Trips That Won’t Break the Bank

For Teachers 1st - 9th
Try some of these tips to put a new spin on the old field trip favorites.

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