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Black Holes and Tidal Forces
In this black holes and tidal forces worksheet, students solve 5 problems in which they find the tidal acceleration and answer questions about spaghettification.
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Space, the Final Frontier...
Students study a common theory on how the solar system was formed and examine the relative scale of the size and distances among the bodies of the Solar System.
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Legends and Fables
Fourth graders identify and discuss the differences between legends and fables. They define fable and legend, then as a class take turns reading our books. Students select two of the stories, and complete a Venn diagram, comparing one...
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Solar and Lunar Eclipses
Students examine eclipses. For this eclipse lesson, students investigate solar and lunar eclipses. Students complete a WebQuest and write a descriptive summary of eclipses. Lesson references a WebQuest, but does not include a link.
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Ocean Vocabulary
In this vocabulary activity, students match words related to the ocean to their definitions. Worksheet is labeled as a quiz, but may be used as review/practice.
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The Next Logical Step in Astronomy
Students research future astronomy endeavors and how the exploration with contribute to astronomy and humanity. In this astronomy lesson plan, students research, present, and debate the topics as a class.
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Explorit's SEASHORE Quiz
In this online interactive seashore quiz worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions. Students may check their answers for accuracy.
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Process Skills Review: Observation, Inference, and Predictions
A simple worksheet asks science learners to define five terms and identify five statements as predictions, observations, or inferences. This would be a supportive assignment when introducing elementary-levle scientist to inquiry practices.
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Annabel Lee
In this poems worksheet, students read a poem about Annabel Lee and complete multiple choice questions and a word search. Students complete 2 activities.
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Gravity
Sixth graders explore the characteristics of gravity. They discuss gravity on Earth and then use cereal boxes to research and compare the weight of objects on Earth to the weight of those objects on other planets.
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Trees!
Students are introduced to the parts of trees through discussion and participation in learning centers with hands on activities that focus on each part.
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"The Bridge"
Students read poem, "The Bridge," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, discuss how they are connected to other human beings, both past and present, and create time capsules including their favorite memorabilia.
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How Often?
In this social studies worksheet, students answer 24 questions about a variety of social studies questions. Students are divided up into two teams and the first team to answer a question correctly gets a point.
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Our Universe: Always Moving, Always Changing
Students explore the main concepts of astronomy through the eleven lessons of this unit. The past, present, and future methods of studying the science are examined in this unit.
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Japanese Internment and Korematsu v. US
Students study the internment camps and the trials of the Nisei. They compare the post-Pearl Harbor US with post-9/11 US and evaluate the decision of Korematsu v. US. They synthesize the material and write an assent/dissent opinion on...
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Interest Survey
In this science and social studies worksheet, students complete a survey about their interests. Students check each subject that they are interested in, such as killer whales, Thomas Edison, and magnets.
Other
Moon Tides: How the Moon Affects Ocean Tides
Discusses the different kinds of tides, high and low tides, lunar tide facts, questions people have asked about tides, and causes of tides.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Codex Leicester: Fossils/mountains, Moon/tides
An excerpt from Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Leicester. Find out how this "Renaissance man" observed the Earth and learned more about tides, moons, and fossils in the mountains.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: The Moon Lunar Cycle and Tides
Given models and illustrations, students will identify, demonstrate, and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle and relate the position of the moon and sun to their effect on ocean tides.
Harvard University
Harvard University: Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground: The Earth's Moon
In this online textbook, students explore the phases of the moon, the moon's orbit, the origin of the moon, and the tides. Includes numerous inquiry-based activities.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: The Moon
In this interactive tutorial students will explore what it is like on the Moon. Learn why the shape of the Moon seem to change and also about lunar eclipses. Discover why the tide changes twice a day and explore how the cycle of the Moon...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Whoi: What Causes Tides?
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute provides an in-depth but easy to read article on the role of the moon and the sun in respect to tides.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Tides Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the different types of tides and the Moon's effect on Earth's tides. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Tides
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Reveals tidal patterns and that tides are caused by the gravitational attraction of the Sun and Moon to Earth.