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Space Unit
Space Unit
This Space Unit includes a variety of activities to teach about the Solar System to your young elementary students. It includes fact sheets about ...
By Jodi Southard
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Subject: Creative Writing, Astronomy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: 1 Week

Adventures in Space {an astronaut's journal}
Adventures in Space {an astronaut's journal}
Every little astronaut needs a journal to keep track of all their new learning adventures in space! This scrapbook journal includes a page for the...
By Sarah Cooley
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Subject: Astronomy, Science, Writing Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Label It Space!
Label It Space!
Great during a unit on Space...or learning about the soft 'c'...or even as an added non-fiction element in a lit station or science station! Pac...
By Firstgradeblueskies
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Subject: Writing, Astronomy, Reading Strategies Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A
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FREE Anticipation Guide - The Moon
FREE Anticipation Guide - The Moon
Use this Anticipation Guide as an introductory activity to gauge your students� understanding of basic moon facts. Have them revisit the g...
By Sunnydays
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Subject: Reading Strategies, Science, Astronomy Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Phases of the Moon Oreo Activity FREEBIE
Phases of the Moon Oreo Activity FREEBIE
Do you teach the phases of the moon? Why not make it fun and yummy too! Use these templates to lead your little space explorers in a fun day of Ore...
By Hilary Lewis
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Subject: Science, Astronomy, General Science Level(s): 1st, 2nd, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Phases of The Moon Video
Phases of The Moon Video
Educational hip-hop video reviewing the Moon and it's different phases. This video is ideal for the Science chapter tests all schools have on the ...
By Songs Of Higher Learning
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Alien Visitor - Great Introduction to Earth Sc /Geography/Astronomy
Alien Visitor - Great Introduction to Earth Sc /Geography/Astronomy
A FREE and fun critical thinking activity for students of all ages! Imagine you're an alien who's been sent to Earth for an investigation from you...
By Addie Williams
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Subject: Astronomy, Geography (k-12), Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Solar System Diagram
Solar System Diagram
The Solar System Diagram provides a way for students to learn the classification, order and significant features of the eight main planets plus thr...
By Amy Kirkwood
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Oreo Cooke Phases of the Moon
Oreo Cooke Phases of the Moon
Students use Oreo cookies to create the moon phases on a paper plate. Great "edible" lesson!...
By Felicia Barnick
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Subject: Astronomy, Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th Duration: N/A

Bill Nye The Moon Video Questions
Bill Nye The Moon Video Questions
This 19 question video guide with included teacher key is designed to go along with the Bill Nye The Moon video or DVD. You will need to have the ...
By Nicole Hays
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Subject: Astronomy, General Science, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Inner and Outer Planets of the Solar System Power Point Lesson
Inner and Outer Planets of the Solar System Power Point Lesson
This 69 slide highly interactive powerpoint showcases the inner and outer planets of our Solar System. Students will love the custom animations an...
By Powerpoint Maniac
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Star Classes & Sizes SURFFDOGGY
Star Classes & Sizes SURFFDOGGY
(9 pages) Most of our students are surprised to see the great differences in size between stars. Of special interest is the size of our Sun compare...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes

Planets, Stars & Space... Oh My!
Planets, Stars & Space... Oh My!
This is an out of this world 70 page unit filled fun activities to introduce your students to the solar system and our planets. Objectives for this...
By First Grade Fanatics
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Subject: English Language Arts, Math, Astronomy Level(s): Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration: N/A

Planets Posters
Planets Posters
Here are the planets in poster form that can be printed and posted in your room before teaching about them....
By Lara Lim
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Subject: Astronomy Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: N/A

The Solar System Science SmartBoard Lesson Primary Grades
The Solar System Science SmartBoard Lesson Primary Grades
My Solar System SmartBoard Lesson is a great way to introduce your primary students to the solar system! The lesson includes a teacher's notes pag...
By Lisa Rombach
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Science Game: space, solar system, earth, moon, sun, planets, stars
Science Game: space, solar system, earth, moon, sun, planets, stars
Your students will enjoy reviewing all of the facts about your space unit in science with this adorable themed file folder game, Outer Space Advent...
By Anna Colley
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Subject: Astronomy, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

The Sun! PowerPoint Presentation
The Sun! PowerPoint Presentation
This 38 slide PowerPoint presentation covers 9 questions on the topics of the sun. Main points include: the sun as the source of all light in t...
By Ian Williamson
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Subject: Astronomy, Physical Science, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

If I Could Go To The Moon - Si Yo Fuera A La Luna
If I Could Go To The Moon - Si Yo Fuera A La Luna
This is a fantasy book - What would I do if I could go to the moon? This is a book geared for preschool age to second graders. It promotes questi...
By C. M. Pleitez
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Subject: Astronomy, Science, Spanish Level(s): Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Duration:
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My Book of Acrostic Poems about the Planets
My Book of Acrostic Poems about the Planets
A great way to incorporate creative writing with your solar system unit! The students work in cooperative groups to publish an acrostic poem for ea...
By Lesson Plan Sos Teachers
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Subject: Science, Astronomy Level(s): 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

The Earth in Space: Rotation and Revolution
The Earth in Space: Rotation and Revolution
This PowerPoint presentation covers the following topics: - Rotation of the Earth and how it creates day and night - Revolution of the Earth and ...
By Jessica
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Subject: Astronomy, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A
Type: Lectures

Solar System Graphic Organizer and Fact Book:  Researching the Planets
Solar System Graphic Organizer and Fact Book: Researching the Planets
This download includes a cover page and a graphic organizer that can be completed for each planet. I created booklets for my students, using the c...
By Tutorteacher620
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Subject: Astronomy, Science, Study Skills Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 1 Week

The Seasons-PPT presentation with review Q's- 60 slides
The Seasons-PPT presentation with review Q's- 60 slides
Topics/terms covered in this presentation include: the reason for the seasons, hemispheres, rotation, axis of rotation, revolution, equinox, solst...
By Nicole Paul
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

JEOPARDY! The Solar System and Beyond...
JEOPARDY! The Solar System and Beyond...
Complete with graphics and sound from the game show, this powerpoint is an ideal, fun means of preparation for an exam. Custom animation changes co...
By Bj
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Subject: Astronomy, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: N/A

Cool NASA Images Powerpoint
Cool NASA Images Powerpoint
This free Powerpoint contains 40 fun and fastinating NASA images ranging from pictures of our Sun to distant galaxies. The powerpoint is animated t...
By Amy Kirkwood
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Duration: Other

Earth, Moon, and Sun Science Space File Folder Game
Earth, Moon, and Sun Science Space File Folder Game
I created this Earth, Moon, and Sun Science space file folder game to further engage my students during our solar system unit. The game features ki...
By Bissy
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Subject: Astronomy, General Science Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: 40 Minutes

The Universe: The Life and Death of a Star Video Questions
The Universe: The Life and Death of a Star Video Questions
Video questions for the Universe miniseries on the Life and Death of a Star....
By Amy Kirkwood
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes
Type: Handouts

Celestial Navigation 1 SURFFDOGGY
Celestial Navigation 1 SURFFDOGGY
(47 slides) This Power Point activity shows the day and night sky so that students can determine the daily position of a ship during its 16-day tr...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

Solar System Scavenger Hunt
Solar System Scavenger Hunt
Your task as a Space Investigator is to find out information about planets in our Solar System. An answer key is provided....
By Luv 2 Teach
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Subject: Astronomy, Education Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 40 Minutes

Day and Night 2 SURFFDOGGY
Day and Night 2 SURFFDOGGY
(13 pages) This is a station cards activity, and students work cooperatively. Concepts practiced include rotation/spin, planetary day, sunrise, sun...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

The Universe: Secrets of the Sun Video Questions
The Universe: Secrets of the Sun Video Questions
The Secrets of the Sun video questions in the Universe Series Season 1 focuses on the energy, layers phenomena and life cycle of the sun. The video...
By Amy Kirkwood
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 50 Minutes

Science Weekly Five- Our Moon
Science Weekly Five- Our Moon
This Print and Implement program is all about our moon. Vocabulary practice, creating models, reading comprehension, recording data, and graphic o...
By The Science Penguin
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Subject: Science, Astronomy, General Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th Duration: N/A

Moon Phase - Note Taking, Picture Sequencing, and Labeling
Moon Phase - Note Taking, Picture Sequencing, and Labeling
This a a great worksheet to teach the moon phases. The top section has enough room for note taking that can encompass vocabulary terms and general...
By Lisa Mercer
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Subject: Astronomy Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 45 Minutes

Seasons and Tilted Planets SURFFDOGGY
Seasons and Tilted Planets SURFFDOGGY
(13 pages) This is a station cards activity, and students work cooperatively in pairs. It is the last in a series of activities that have explored ...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Mars & Earth SURFFDOGGY
Mars & Earth SURFFDOGGY
(26 pages) This is a simple but fun activity in which students are given necessary information about Mars and Earth, and then are asked to determin...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Jupiter Questions
Jupiter Questions
A one page sheet of questions about the planet, Jupiter. Students have to research using books and the Internet to find the answers....
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Astronomy, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 90 Minutes

Surface of the Moon Experiment
Surface of the Moon Experiment
This science experiment will have students understanding how craters are formed on the surface of the moon. With the help of marbles, sand, and rul...
By Tchrbrowne
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Subject: Science, Earth Sciences, Astronomy Level(s): 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Moon Phase Diagrams
Moon Phase Diagrams
These moon phase diagrams are designed to display the moon in relationship with the earth and sun in each of its eight phases. This activity has...
By Amy Kirkwood
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Homeschooler Duration: 30 Minutes

Blood Soup Edible Model - 4 parts of blood in the human body
Blood Soup Edible Model - 4 parts of blood in the human body
This PowerPoint teaches the 4 parts of blood and their major functions in a fun, edible model using inexpensive ingredients. With this demonstrati...
By Angie Cary
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Subject: Astronomy, Fractions Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th Duration: N/A

Moon Phase - Sit Sort Scramble Switch - Game
Moon Phase - Sit Sort Scramble Switch - Game
This Moon phase game activity will engage your students and allow them to learn the phases of our moon in a fun and exciting way. Directions: Cut...
By Lisa Mercer
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Subject: Astronomy Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th Duration: 30 Minutes

Invent an alien: learning about the solar system & systems of the body
Invent an alien: learning about the solar system & systems of the body
This project gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the solar system, systems of the human body, and adaptations. Studen...
By Jennifer Langsdale
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Subject: Astronomy, Biology, Science Level(s): 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschooler Duration: N/A

Constellation Powerpoint
Constellation Powerpoint
This powerpoint describes the constellation, shows pictures and has students draw the constellations has notes also that students fill in. See Con...
By Karen Higginbotham
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Subject: Astronomy Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th Duration: 90 Minutes

Keeping Time Presentation
Keeping Time Presentation
This PowerPoint Presentation covers the astronomical ideas of hours, days, months, years and discusses how to visualize those without a clock....
By Brian Seymour
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 30 Minutes

Sunspots 1 SURFFDOGGY
Sunspots 1 SURFFDOGGY
(10 pages) Students will use actual sunspot data to plot average sunspot numbers each year over a period of years (1925-2008). The cyclic nature of...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Solar System Models
Solar System Models
This PowerPoint describes the development of our understanding of the planets and the sun, starting with the Greek philisophies of Aristotle and en...
By Julie Farhm
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Subject: Astronomy, Physics, Physical Science Level(s): 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education Duration: 40 Minutes

Phases of the Moon Quiz
Phases of the Moon Quiz
This 7 question quiz reviews the phases of the moon covering Florida Science Standard: SC.E.1.2.2. It includes multiple choice and 1 extended respo...
By Science Matters!
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Subject: Science, Astronomy Level(s): 4th, 5th Duration: N/A

Earth in Space PowerPoint Presentation
Earth in Space PowerPoint Presentation
This 80 slide PowerPoint presentation covers 10 questions on the topics of the Earth in space. Main points include: how Earth moves through spa...
By Ian Williamson
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Subject: Science, Astronomy, Physical Science Level(s): 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Sunspots 2 Activity Powerpoint SURFFDOGGY
Sunspots 2 Activity Powerpoint SURFFDOGGY
Students track sunspot groups across the face of the sun. They record solar longitude each day in order to determine the rate of the sun's rotatio...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Black Hole 1 SURFFDOGGY
Black Hole 1 SURFFDOGGY
(22 pages) Our students have always been keenly interested in black holes, and this activity will provide students with a glimpse of the way in whi...
By Chapman Ohearn
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Subject: Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science Level(s): 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Adult Education, Homeschooler Duration: 45 Minutes

Mercury Questions
Mercury Questions
A one page sheet of questions about the planet, Mercury. Students have to research using books and the Internet to find the answers....
By Smart Chick
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Subject: Science, Astronomy Level(s): 4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschooler Duration: 1 hour

Moons of Jupiter 2 PowerPoint SURFFDOGGY
Moons of Jupiter 2 PowerPoint SURFFDOGGY
(NOTE: This is the POWER POINT version of Moons of Jupiter 1) Science skills of observation and measurement are used in this activity. Students mea...
By Chapman Ohearn
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