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The Solar System Word Search 2

For Students 3rd - 5th
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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Space Words and Comparatives

For Teachers 8th
Which is bigger: the sun or the moon? Which is nearer: the planets or a star? English Language Learners first located a series of space-related nouns and adjectives in a word search, and then identify the comparative and superlative...
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Planet Earth

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Earth learning exercise, students review 13 terms associated with the Earth's rotation, revolution, and orbit. Students find the terms in a word search and then fill in the term next to its definition.
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The Solar System

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this science worksheet, pupils learn the names of the 9 planets in our solar system (Pluto is still included here) and locate them in a word search. Students answer 9 questions about the planets--their positions and attributes.
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Solar System

For Students 6th - 8th
In this space science worksheet, middle schoolers complete each statement with the correct word or phrase related to the solar system. Then they locate each of the planets in a word search that follows.
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Modeling the Solar System

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students build a scaled model of the solar system. In this space science lesson, students arrange them according to their distances from the sun. They analyze each planet's unique features such as density and relative gravity.
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The Solar System

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine effects of the sun on the planets in our solar system.
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Planet Research

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students recognize that the other eight known planets, which revolve around the Sun, have characteristics and surface conditions that are different from Earth; and identify examples of those differences.
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Out of this World! 1

For Students 4th - 5th
In this space science activity, students use reference books or Internet searches to find the answers to 15 questions about the solar system.
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Solar System

For Students 6th - 10th
In this solar system, students review information about the planets found in our solar system. Students complete 15 fill in the blank questions and then find the 9 planets in a word search.
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Space; Vocabulary Review

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science worksheet, students locate 25 vocabulary words in a word search. The words all relate to the study of space and space exploration.
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Space Exploration to Find Habitable Planets

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Learners explore space science by reviewing scientific vocabulary terms. For this planet identification lesson, students identify the nine planets in our solar system and discuss which ones could potentially harbor life at some point....
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Space Search

For Students 4th - 6th
In this space activity, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to space. There are 26 words located in the puzzle.
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Star Date

Solar System Scale Model Demonstration

For Students 6th - 8th
Explore outer space and decorate your classroom with an astronomy project. Learners create a visual model with the creation of a scaled solar system using different sized balls.
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The Solar System

For Students 3rd - 4th
In these space science worksheets, learners find the words in the word search puzzle. Students then answer the nine questions about the planets.
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Night Here, Day There

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explore astronomy with a lab sheet for fifth grade scientists. After reading a short explanation about the earth's rotation, they solve a word problem about the differences in times across the world. Next, they make a model of the solar...
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Earth's Place in the Solar System

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study and discuss the planets. They create a visual representation of the layout of the solar system and color it. They also write an informative/narrative summary report on the cultural relevance of the Sun.
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Make A Crossword Puzzle - Vocabulary Challenge

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students make a crossword puzzle from their vocabulary words. Students follow 6 sets of directions to make the online puzzle.
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Out of this World! 2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this science and research skills worksheet, students use Internet searches to find the answers to 15 questions about the planets in the solar system.
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The Great Hubble

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain how Hubble telescope captures images from space. In this space science lesson, students use the internet to view space photos. They debate on an issue raised by the teacher.
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Astronomy Class

For Students 6th - 8th
In this space science worksheet, middle schoolers find the words associated with the basic terms of Astronomy. The answers are located at the bottom of the page.
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Lunar Myths

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the phases of the moon. In this moon lesson, 4th graders research myths regarding the moon and create a PowerPoint presentation to share their findings.