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Asteroids
In this worksheet on asteroids, students look at a picture asteroids and read accompanying facts, along with a brief paragraph.
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Reading Activity: How Children See the Future
In this reading worksheet, students read a selection titled, "How Children See the Future," then answer 10 multiple choice questions.
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Physical Science Project-Atom
Fifth graders investigate atoms. In this atom activity, 5th graders investigate the parts of an atom. Students explore atom numbers and determine the number of electrons is in each atom.
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Kepler's Third Law
High schoolers use Kepler's third law to derive the velocity in a circular orbit of any radius, and identify the Earth escape velocity.
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Perception And The Interpretation of Experiences
Students describe a problem and propose alternative strategies for the solution. They use a model or drawing to visualize the solution to a problem. Students identify alternative factors to be considered when examining possible...
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Ocean Pollution
Students study their role in eliminating ocean pollution and helping keep the oceans clean. In this environmental issues lesson, students define pollution and brainstorm examples of ocean pollution. Students define biodegradable and...
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Nouns
In this nouns learning exercise, students review the definition for common and proper nouns. Students then circle the common nouns in the sentences. Students write the common nouns to complete each sentence.
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Science Quiz-General Knowledge
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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Astronomical Scales
Students describe the different units of measurement. In this space science lesson, students calculate astronomical distances using a scale. They explain the significance of using scientific notation in expressing very small or very...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Heat It Up!
Through a teacher demonstration using water, heat and food coloring, students see how convection moves the energy of the Sun from its core outwards. Students learn about the three different modes of heat transfer (convection, conduction,...
Nine Planets
The Eight Planets: The Sun Solar Wind
This Eight Planets site briefly describes solar wind, a low density stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun. It also provides the basics on the sun's composition and additional sun links.
BBC
Bbc Schools: Ks2 Bitesize: Science: Physical Processes: Earth, Sun, and Moon
Help Sarah Jane and her team put the solar system's planets back in order. Following the activity, read more about the sun, the Earth, and its moon, and then take a quick quiz to check for understanding.
ABCya
Ab Cya: Orbital Order
Launch into space with Orbital Order! Amplify your knowledge of the Sun and the planets of our Solar System in this astronomical activity. Do you have what it takes to put the planets back in order?
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Space Science: The Planets: Jupiter
Answer questions about the fifth planet from the Sun and the largest in the Solar System. Play along as you learn more about Juno and its mission to Jupiter.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Astronomy
Eight hands-on lessons module in which students explore the characteristics of planet Earth, its moons, the sun, the solar system, planets, and the difference between science fact and science fiction.
South Carolina Educational Television
Know It All: Solar System Simulation
Fourth graders will begin to understand the solar system by using and creating models to demonstrate the layout of the solar System.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Moon and Sun
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart could be a unit plan. It is broken down to observing and comparing the day and night sky, comparing the properties of the moon and the sun, and observing the pattern of the moon phases.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: The Planet Venus
Basic facts about the planet Venus including its temperature, its atmosphere, and its volcanoes. Includes a discussion question on temperature, with facts, and the answer. A linked page covers similar material in a "Level 2" version, and...
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.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: All About Space: Mercury
The planet Mercury is profiled with information about its size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. Features include interactive activities and learning exercises.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Our Solar System: The Universe
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the Universe and what it is made up of.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Space Math Scale of the Solar System
Practice Space Math! Math is the cornerstone of space travel. Familiarize yourself with all the ways math can help you study the solar system. Practice math problems in areas such as speed of light, the distance of planets to the sun,...
NASA
Nasa: Mercury Planet Profile
This page from NASA provides a chart of statistical information on planet Mercury. Its mass, diameter, average temperature, and distance from the Sun are among the characteristics listed.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place
This site from NASA's Space Place is geared towards early elementary learners. It offers detailed instructions for crafts and activities related to space, games and a teacher resource area. Students can also ask an expert at this site.