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8th grade astronomy activities
Stars & Constellations Coordinate Plane Graphing Pictures Activity Ordered Pairs
Graphing the Constellations: This activity integrates Math and Science by teaching students about coordinate graphing as well as the constellations! The constellations are precisely positioned so that their positions match that of their actual positions in the sky! This can even be used as a constellation star map! UPDATE (10/12/16): I have tweaked many of the pictures to make it easier for students to connect the dots for each constellation. Please re-download to receive this update.This act
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4th - 9th
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Inner & Outer Planets of the Solar System Activity Escape Room (Space Science)
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the plants within our solar system. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Vide
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4th - 9th
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Oreo Moon Phases Activity (Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft) Lunar Cycle
Moon Phases: This Oreo moon phases activity has students learn and have fun using Oreo Cookies!
Oreo Moon Phases Activity Contents:
1. Moon Phase identification: Followed by Oreo shaping & placement
2. Oreo's around the Earth: 2 different Sun, Earth, Moon Formats:
      A. One showing a persons perspective from Earth with viewing angle
      B. One without the viewing angle
3. Two pages of Answers
Important: This product is part of my Moon Phases Activities Bundle: (20% OFF!
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3rd - 8th
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Earth Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
SCIENCE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK FOR EARTH SCIENCEThis product is a compilation of ALL Earth Science Interactive Notebook chapters. This download will save you 20% off the individually listed chapters!Each activity enables students to process the information given by the teacher then allows them to use self-direction to apply their new knowledge. The engaging activities always vary in order for all students to use and benefit from different learning styles. Activities included correlating with the
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5th - 10th
Solar Eclipse 2024 Activities Middle School Great North American Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America. This resource includes solar eclipse activities to inform and engage your middle school students for this historic event.Pick and choose from a variety of activities as a mini unit or an entire week of learning.Don’t miss out on this great teaching opportunity as we won’t see another total solar eclipse of this magnitude in the U.S. until 2045.In addition to the instructional passages and PowerPoints, this resource inclu
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6th - 8th
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Moon Phases Activity Foldable: Cootie Catcher: Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft
Moon Phases: These moon phases cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning the phases of the Moon. Folding Directions (with pictures) are Included.
Moon Phases Cootie Catchers Contents (5 Versions):
1. Identify the Moon Phase from the picture
2. Identify the Moon Phase from the picture (low ink version)
3. Students shade in the Moon Phase to Identify
4. Students Identify the Moon Phase from descriptions
5. Students identify the Moon Phase from descriptions (low ink
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2nd - 9th
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Solar System Project: Research a Planet & Convince People to Move Planet Project
Solar System Project: Create a Commercial Skit to convince Human Earthlings to Move to Another Planet! Students LOVE this Solar System activity because it combines planet research, group work and performance! Students choose one of the planets (Pluto is included, Earth is not!) to research and then they are responsible for creating a commercial skit persuading humans to move there! This Planets Project is a great fit for elementary through high school!This Solar System Project includes:- Projec
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3rd - 10th
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Solar & Lunar Eclipses Activity/ Cootie Catcher (Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft)
Eclipses: These eclipses cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about eclipses and the different types of eclipses. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included.
Eclipses Vocabulary:
♦ Solar eclipse, Total solar eclipse, Partial solar eclipse, Umbra, Penumbra, Total lunar eclipse, Partial lunar eclipse, Penumbral lunar eclipse
These eclipses cootie catchers come in color and black & white, and also come with a version where students can add their own
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3rd - 9th
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Moon Phases, Eclipses & Tides
Moon Phases / Solar Eclipse / Lunar Eclipse / Tides - Includes 3 different templates to use to teach and review the phases of the moon, the difference between a solar and lunar eclipse, and how a spring and neap tide work. The templates for learning about eclipses and tides include a unique activity - students are asked to cut and paste pictures (included) to represent the position of the sun, moon, and earth during both solar and lunar eclipses as well as spring and neap tides. The extra m
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6th - 9th
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Phases of the Moon Wheel Dial Activity: Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Craft
Moon Phases: This moon phases wheel dial activity allows students to shade in and label each Moon Phase and cycle through each phase using a wheel. This Moon Phases activity is a great addition to any science interactive notebook.
Moon Phases Wheel Dial Contents:
1. Moon phases board for students to shade in and label.
2. Color Wheel with instructions
3. Ink friendly black and white wheel
4. Moon phases Answer board
5. Smaller Moon Phases board (for smaller notebooks) & the wheel in color
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3rd - 8th
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Moon Phases Activity Escape Room Lunar Cycle: Great for Total Solar Eclipse 2024
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the phases of the moon. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Video Preview (f
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4th - 9th
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Space Exploration History Timeline Activity | NASA | Space Race Lesson | Reading
This is an informational text timeline activity to help your students to learn about the biggest events in space exploration history. There are 29 events included, each represented on a timeline card with a relevant photo and caption (from NASA’s public galleries). I have included two sizes for the timeline cards (large and smaller). There is a student timeline worksheet which contains a box for each major event on the timeline in which students will fill in information and answer questions whil
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6th - 9th
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Planets of the Solar System - Webquest with Answer Key
Planets of the Solar System - Webquest with Answer Key - 12 page webquest with answer key that covers planets of the solar system based on: atmosphere, surface, temperature, etc. This is an excellent activity to have your students use technology in the classroom when learning about the planets of our solar system. It will engage and excite them!
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4th - 9th
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Astronomy and Space Science Interactive Notebook
The Earth Science Interactive Notebook: Astronomy and Space Science chapter showcase student’s ability to:Explain what causes the cycle of seasons on EarthExplain how Earth moves in space (tilt, rotation)Describe factors that keep moon and Earth in orbitExplain phases of moonDescribe solar and lunar eclipsesIdentify cause of tidesIdentify the objects in the solar systemDescribe inner planets and outer planetsExplain how a star formsIdentify major types of galaxiesExplain a shuttle launchEach act
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5th - 10th
Also included in:Â Earth Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
Music Listening Unit: Holst "The Planets"- Science/SS Connections
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Mission to Mars Semester STEM Unit + Mars Colony Project!
Need a semester-long STEM unit? This Mission to Mars bundle includes engineering design challenges building up to a capstone project of building a habitat on Mars! Lesson Overview Transform your classroom into a team of astronauts on a Mission to Mars! This STEM curriculum begins with Stage 1 team challenges that build teamwork and communication skills. Mission Control then guides your class through Stage 2 engineering design challenges with each unit a progressively more complex design challeng
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ESS1-3
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Space Science - Color by Number Bundle | Solar System | Moon Phases & More!
Low-Stress Assessment for Distance Learning You can save 30% by purchasing my Space Science Color-By-Number Bundle. This bundle includes 5 fun color-by-number review worksheets that are great to use during your astronomy unit. Click the preview to see a closer look.Topics Included:Solar System Earth, Sun, Moon System Moon Phases Life Cycle of a Star Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Let's get digitally connected! ✔ Click the "Follow" but
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5th - 8th
Solar System Activity Escape Room Space Science Game: Planets, Moons, Comets etc
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the solar system. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Video Preview (found w
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4th - 9th
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Newton's Laws of Motion Foldable - Great for Science Interactive Notebooks
Students will create a Frayer model foldable which will help them understand Newton's three laws of motion. The Frayer model foldable will require students to define the target vocabulary word, draw a picture, and apply the information by generating examples and non-examples for each vocabulary term. The foldable is designed to fit on a standard 8.5 x 11 paper and requires printing two pages (double-sided). The foldable makes a great interactive notebook entry or classroom wall display. Complete
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5th - 8th
Also included in:Â Newton's Laws of Motion Activities Bundle - Doodle Notes, Foldable, Project
Life Cycle of a Star Project - Comic Strip Activity - Fun Assessment
Students of all ages love comics. In this project, students will create a comic strip that showcases the life cycle of a star. The students may choose to create a comic following the lifecycle of either a high mass star or an average mass star. This astronomy project blends art and science to help students gain a deeper understanding of the concept. The comics will look great on a bulletin board or inside a binder or science interactive notebook.What is included?★ Student direction page (PDF + E
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5th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Earth and Space Science Activities - Mega Bundle
Astronomy Digital Escape Room Science: Moon Phases, Solar System & Planets, etc.
This bundle includes all of the astronomy escape rooms listed below. Update: Each escape room in this bundle now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Please view the Video Preview (found within the thumbnails above) for an explanation on how to decode the levels.Each escape room hav
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5th - 8th
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Space 5E Lesson Plans Bundle - Complete Lesson Plans
Space 5E Lesson Plans Bundle - Everything you need to teach a unit on space. Each of the lesson plans follows the 5E model and provides you with the exact tools to teach the topics. All of the guesswork has been removed with these NO PREP lessons.Complete 5E Lessons Included for Each Topic:The Lunar CycleTidesSolar System Arrangement and PlanetsDay/Night, SeasonsGalaxies and Light YearsLife Cycle of a StarH-R DiagramElectromagnetic SpectrumEclipsesAsteroids, Meteors, and CometsBig Bang TheoryW
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6th - 8th
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Lunar & Solar Eclipses Activity Escape Room (Total Solar Eclipse 2024 Game)
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of lunar and solar eclipses. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Video Preview
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4th - 8th
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Solar System Activity: Scaled Down Size & Distance Model of Our Solar System
Bring the Solar System down to Earth with this activity that scales down the sun, planets, and distances between them! An excellent out-of-the-classroom group activity for your inquisitive students!Watch your students' eyes widen as preconceptions are challenged and misconceptions are swept away.Then watch their eyes light up while they work together to measure distances and hold up planets, fusing math and science together into one unforgettable experience.This activity is not only fun, but i
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
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MS-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-3
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