These six handouts cover the planets in our solar system and are aligned with Georgia's fourth grade science performance standards. They are intend... ByMomtchr
This project allows students to focus and learn about one object in the solar system, and ultimately, your entire class will do different objects, ... ByKirsten Mori
An exhaustive set of questions covering the HBO video series "From the Earth to the Moon" about the moon missions / Apollo program. 172 questions i... ByElise Parker
This 9 page notes outline Lesson Plan has blanks for student to fill in as the students watch the "Space, Earth and Celestial Objects PowerPoint Pr... ByLisa Michalek
Planets were once named for Greek gods and goddesses, then Romans conquered even the names for the planets! See how history has influenced the lan... ByPepper Misinco
A great twist on the classic Concentration game. Graphic cards and labels for each moon phase! Wonderful addition to your science center activity... ByPepper Misinco
Students create their own accordion style booklet featuring planets in our solar system and facts about them.
You will receive a lesson includin... ByArt With Mrs. Smith
This is a Power Point presentation on the motions and phases of the moon, lunar and solar eclipses, and spring and neap tides.
***This item is a... ByCathy Hutchinson
This is a Science Research Project/Expository Writing assignment that I did with my third graders. We researched using this site: http://www.kids-a... ByMelissa Eaton
Writing across the curriculum is hot everywhere! These are 3 RAFT activites for a study on the Solar System. They can be modified for basically a... ByPatti Messier
One page project handout for students to make a scaled time line of the "History of the Universe" - good for a physics or astronomy class.... ByLesson Universe
Students have to put the planets in order from a jumble on Smartboard. Students need to remember the correct order of the planets and rearrange the... ByRitasue29
Imagine you are an astronaut!!! Now convince NASA that you deserve to head up a mission! This activity sets all of that up for you. Complete wit... ByPatti Messier
Covers Missouri GLEs SC6UN2A07a-e (Relate the apparent east-to-west changes in positions of the Sun, other stars, and planets....). Worksheet and ... ByLeann Brown
29 slide Powerpoint. Starts with the ancient astronomy of Stonehenge to Newton. Includes astronomers such as: Greaks, Ptolemy, Archimedes, Copernic... ByLesson Universe
This is our Science class constellation project. It explains that students must create their own constellation artwork AND create their own myth th... BySweetalr
This is a 118 slide Powerpoint presentation with built in class notes (red slides), step by step drawings / diagrams, challenge questions with answ... ByRyemurf@gmail.com
Back to the Beginning Crossword Puzzle with Key. Applicable to science, physical science, physics, chemistry, Earth science, astronomy, space explo... ByMaura & Derrick Neill
Our Sun and Solar System Study Guide with key. 20 astronomy terms with definitions about our sun and solar system. Good companion to a chapter on t... ByMaura & Derrick Neill
(22 pages) This is the final step in our Moon Phase practice sequence. Students describe moon appearance, identify moon phase, and determine moonri... ByChapman Ohearn
52 slide powerpoint. Good for advanced Astronomy Class in HS or a college level course in astronomy. Topics include: Parallax, Magnitude scale, Inv... ByLesson Universe
Students wonder why Pluto isn't classified as a Planet any more. Dr. Robert Hurt explains why in an animated video clip from the Spitzer Science Ce... By The Math Lady
This is a template that students can use as they are beginning their exploration of the sun and shadows. This helps introduce the idea of the sun ... BySatina Smith
This can be used as an in class activity or as a project that will have students creating different graphic aids based on information given about t... ByErin Carroll
Man In Space Timeline presents a timeline of some of the major events in man’s exploration of space. From March 16, 1926, with Dr. Robert H. God... ByBruce Wentzell
This PowerPoint shows how plants are researched at the Kennedy Space Center and how they will be utilized in future space explorations. Included in... ByAbolding321
The Planets: 25 terms on planet features and characteristics and other celestial bodies in our solar system such as meteors, comets and asteroids. ... ByMaura & Derrick Neill
This is an activity where students list the planets and write down various facts about each planet. The chart can then be used for other activitie... ByJohn Godwin
Here's the spinner for the Galaxy Solar System Review Game for 2 to 5 players. Look for the Game board and review cards.
Best glued to the base... BySally Mander
This is a powerpoint file game styled after the Jeopardy game show. The six topics are Our Solar System, Stars, Celestial Bodies, Life Cycle of Sta... ByThe Science Vault
4 Our Sun and Solar System worksheets with keys. 20 terms in a vocabulary study guide, crossword puzzle, matching pair puzzle and a word search. Al... ByMaura & Derrick Neill
Students have 3 options to show what they know about Earth's characteristics. These choices are based on different multiple intelligences.... ByDi Teacher
67 slide PowerPoint that gives a basic over view of what galaxies are. Gives a historical approach as well as a scientific approach - Topics: visua... ByLesson Universe
(26 pages) Using actual Sun images from different months, students measure solar diameters. Using a graph, these solar diameters are converted into... ByChapman Ohearn
The Search for ET Video is from the first season of the Universe series on the History Channel. The Search for ET focuses on the possiblity of life... ByAmy Kirkwood
Students must fill in a chart/table on the eight main planets, three of the dwarf planets (Ceres, Pluto, Eris) and the minor members of the solar s... ByAmy Kirkwood
This activity uses oreo cookies (I use the generic kind) and a poster board to create the phases of the moon. Question sheet goes with activity. ... ByMadison Cacioppo
This test is out of 20 points with a 5 point bonus. The assessment varies from fill in the blank using a word bank, to fill in a chart for the pha... ByLuv 2 Teach
Solar System Chart for students to fill in information about each planet: composition, revolution, distance, size, classification, atmosphere, rota... ByAmy Kirkwood
Have to teach the timeline of Space Exploration??? in this activity students receive 1-3 cards with important events in astromonical exploration hi... ByHeather Noon