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- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet
- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet(Czech)
- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet(German)
- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet(Greek)
- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet(Spanish)
- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet(French)
- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet(Italian)
- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet(Dutch)
- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet(Polish)
- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet(Portuguese)
- Living in the Milky Way - Worksheet(Romanian)
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Get to know our galaxy with an astronomy-themed, hands-on activity. Scholars watch an informative video, answer questions, and construct a model of the Milky Way in order to examine its contents and the distance inside it.
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Instructional Ideas
- Display finished products at Open House or Back-to-School Night
- Assign the link for learners to watch at home prior to conducting the activity portion of the lesson
- Save time and money; ask parents and guardians to donate supplies
Classroom Considerations
- Although the targeted age range is on the younger side, the lesson also works well with older children
- Have the video ready to play in full screen prior to the start of the lesson to avoid seeing user comments or recommended videos
Pros
- Additional worksheets come in a variety of languages
- Provides background information
- Lesson directions are clear and written in detail
Cons
- None