Programs Astronomy Resources

Solar System Scaled Model Activity: Sizes & Distances Hands-On

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Engage middle school students in building a scaled solar system model to grasp planetary sizes and distances. This hands-on activity integrates math and science for deep conceptual understanding—ideal for upcoming astronomy units and saving hours on lesson prep.Discover the vastness of our solar system through this immersive, hands-on scaled model activity, designed specifically for middle school classrooms (grades 5-9). Rooted in proven pedagogical strategies and refined through extensive secon

5th - 9th, Adult Education

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science

CCSS, NGSS

SL.6.1

, SL.7.1

, SL.8.1

+8

Also included in: Space Science & Atmospheric Science Activities for Middle School & High School

Astronomy Virtual Field Trip Stars Constellations Night Sky Digital Resource

Created by

Teacher Orbit

Fun and engaging activity about space, stars, constellations and astronomy: Let your students take a Virtual Field Trip using technology! Your students will love learning about observing the night sky, important stars and constellations, tools and technology used for stargazing, and the astronomers and scientists who work in this exciting science field. What's included?2 Google Slides digital choice boardsFollow-up questions and activity slidesNight Sky QuizThis google slides resource feature

4th - 7th

Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science

NGSS

5-ESS1-2

, 5-ESS1-1

Design Your Own Planet Project: Independent Study/(GT) with Digital Version

Created by

Erin Martinez

Product Description NEW: A digital (Google Slides) version is now included!This print-and-go unit gives students the opportunity to learn about planets, moons, and stars. Students will research what makes a planet, design their own planet, develop a 3D model, present what they have learned, then reflect on their learning. Unit Structure: The unit is designed with a cover page for easy photocopying as a workbook style unit. The unit is “print and go”. All workspace is included in the packet. Dir

2nd - 7th

Astronomy, For All Subjects

Create Your Own Constellation

Created by

Ampersand Studios

Challenge your students' creativity and knowledge of the constellations with this activity. Among the 88 recognized constellations, many feature stories from Greek Mythology. Use this activity along with a Greek Mythology unit. Suggested pairing with Greeking Out Podcast: season 4, episode 5: Stories of the Stars.

1st - 5th

Astronomy, Creative Writing

Constellations Montessori 3 Part Cards

Created by

Pinay Homeschooler Shop

This Montessori inspired Constellation 3 part cards features 13 known constellations. It consist of: - 13 control cards with size 5.375"x4" (picture + label) - 13 picture cards - 13 labels (1.5" x 4") - 13 activity pin poking sheets, size 5.375" x 8.125" (half a page) List of constellations: aquarius aries cancer capricorn dipper gemini leo libra pisces sagittarius scorpio taurus virgo OTHER SPACE THEMED RELATED PRODUCTS: ➤ Constellations ➤ Space Ten Frames ➤ Moon Phases ➤ Planet

PreK - 2nd

Astronomy, Other (Science), Science

Solar System Space Preschool Montessori Activity Pack

Created by

Montessori Nature

This comprehensive Solar System Pack is perfect for engaging Pre-K and Preschool students in fun and educational activities! Improve vocabulary, fine motor skills, and discrimination abilities with this pack, which includes 3-part cards, information cards, posters, student booklet, and more. Enhance your Space activities with these hands-on learning materials. Suitable for ages 4-6 - K and Grade 1. Here is what's included:Solar System 3-part cards ( When printed and cut, the control card measure

K - 1st

Astronomy, Science, Vocabulary

The Solar System Charts & Cards (color & blackline masters)

Created by

Montessori Print Shop

Montessori education includes astronomy, referred to as "cosmic education," to inspire a sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe. This approach encourages children to understand their place in the cosmos and to develop scientific thinking skills. The Solar System Charts and Cards illustrate the layout of the following parts of the solar system: Jupiter, Mercury, Saturn, Venus, Earth, Neptune, Mars, Pluto (a dwarf planet), Uranus, Sun, Earth's Moon, asteroids, and comet. Includes: contr

K - 3rd

Astronomy

Also included in: Astronomy Bundle (3-Part Cards, Books, Charts) - Montessori Lessons

Northern Constellation Cards

Created by

Rainbow Girl

There are 20 Northern Constellation cards in this set - Cassiopeia, Cepheus, Draco, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Bootes, Hercules, Lupus, Andromeda, Cetus, Pegasus, Perseus, Aquila, Cygnus, Delphinus, Lyra, Auriga, Canis Major, Columba & Orion. These cards can be used in multiple ways. - use just the first set as flash cards or control cards. - use just the second set and match word to image/object. - as 3-part cards for matching picture to picture and word to word Great for learning vocabulary, hel

3rd - 8th

Astronomy, Vocabulary

Also included in: Space Bundle

Montessori Great Stories ULTIMATE MEGA Bundle ALL Printable and Digital Editions

Created by

Minkybubs Montessori

Save yourself hours and hours and teach the great stories with confidence! Please read about the resources within the listings - there is so much here for you. Thank you for taking the time to look at this product!***************************************************************************To see all of the products in my store click HERE.Get TPT credit to use on future purchases:Go to your My Purchases pageBeside each purchase you’ll see a Provide Feedback buttonClick itLeave a quick rating and

1st - 6th

Astronomy, Biology, Science

Solar System Montessori 3-part cards--Planets of the Solar System--Safariology

Created by

TheLaminatrix - Montessori Inspired Materials

This material consists of 9 3-part cards and is based on Safariology set by Safari LTD. Children love exploring with these tiny planets and use cards to arrange in order the planets revolve around the Sun. I used real NASA images of the planets as I do not particularly like the look of isolated ones against the white background. We chose to mount our cards on midnight blue cardstock. Please see preview for a picture of finished product. Small objects for these cards are available from Amazon

PreK - 2nd

Astronomy, English Language Arts, Vocabulary

Solar System and Planets Digital Escape Room Activity - No-Prep MS-ESS1-3 Review

Created by

Mr Shark Tooth

Try this solar system and planets digital escape room today to challenge your students! This fun game is no-prep and a great way to review your MS-ESS1-3 unit! It will challenge your students to explore the unique characteristics of our planetary neighbors to unscramble a secret code! ✨Are your students tired of boring worksheets? Make test prep day the highlight of your week! ✨ Differentiation Included! Two different versions of the puzzle are included. ✅ Quick setup directions are incl

6th - 8th

Astronomy, Science

NGSS

MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: Space and Gravity Bundle: 3 Middle School Science Units + Digital Escape Rooms

Planets Matching and Close Up Cards for Science Centers or Montessori Activities

Created by

Welcome to Montessori

Use these Space Cards to create hands-on activities and to teach children about planets. Your students will be excited to see the details of the different planets in our solar system up close. You can even present a magnifying glass with this activity to really show children what the planets' surfaces look like! You can use these cards to teach children what the surfaces of planets look like, the order of the planets in the solar system, the names of planets, or whatever you can come up with

PreK - 2nd

Astronomy, Science

Also included in: Solar System and Space Bundle with Close Up Cards, Planets Book, & 3 Part Cards

Exploring Space and NASA Virtual Field Trip Astronomy Activity Digital Resource

Created by

Teacher Orbit

Bring the excitement of space exploration right into your classroom with this interactive digital resource! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school, this virtual field trip takes students on an amazing journey to space and NASA sites through 2 digital choice boards and 10 open-ended writing and discussion slides designed for reflection and comprehension. Topics and Activities include:Training to become an AstronautExploring Newton's Laws of Motion in spaceTour of the International Space S

4th - 7th

Astronomy, Engineering, Science

Also included in: End of the School Year Activities | Virtual Field Trip Value Bundle | Enrichment

All About Space BUNDLE

Created by

Project Based Primary LLC

This Montessori Aligned Space-Themed Bundle contains 10 resources that cover all content areas. This is a great foundation for a Project Based Learning unit about space, the solar system, constellations, and the moon. Included in this resource are math, science, language, phonics, phonological awareness, fine motor, art, and writing materials. Please see the individual product listings for detailed descriptions and previews. If you enjoyed this resource check out more bundles like this below: A

PreK - 1st

Astronomy, Writing-Expository

Design a Lunar Colony: Game + STEM Project Guide (Mission to Moon)

Created by

Vivify STEM

Mission to Moon: Design a lunar habitat planning game! Stage 3 STEM ProjectCan you keep colonists alive and thriving on the Moon? NASA is working on the future of human space exploration, and your students have been selected to design the first permanent Lunar habitat! Students work in teams to complete the ultimate project-based learning STEM experience: designing and building a model of a new manned Lunar settlement. This is a perfect showcase or capstone STEM project. Project-based learningRe

5th - 10th

Astronomy, Engineering, General Science

CCSS, NGSS

6.RP.A.1

, 6.RP.A.2

, 6.RP.A.3

+11

Also included in: Space STEM Starter Challenges MEGA Bundle: Middle School

Layers of the Sun Flipbook

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Engaging Education Materials

☀️ Layers of the Sun Flipbook Light up your science block with this hands-on and engaging flipbook that helps students explore the fascinating layers of the Sun—one layer at a time! This interactive Layers of the Sun Flipbook makes learning astronomy fun, visual, and memorable! Students will love coloring, cutting, and assembling their flipbooks while diving into each part of the Sun—from the blazing Core to the glowing Chromosphere. Whether you're teaching a full solar system unit or just

2nd - 5th

Astronomy, Science

Also included in: Solar System BUNDLE

Space & Astronomy Virtual Field Trip & Internet Web Hunt Digital Resource

Created by

Teacher Orbit

Fun and educational out-of-this-world activity about Space and Astronomy! This engaging Virtual Field Trip includes 3 interactive choice boards and a web-based space scavenger hunt to bring the wonders of space exploration right into your classroom. Students will explore NASA’s most exciting missions, discover the science of our universe, and experience virtual tours of famous space centers and museums. What Students Will Explore: NASA’s Artemis Project – Learn about NASA’s bold mission to re

4th - 7th

Astronomy, Engineering, Science

Also included in: STEM Virtual Field Trip Science Tech Engineering Math K-2 Fun Digital Resource

Astronomy Bundle (3-Part Cards, Books, Charts) - Montessori Lessons

Created by

Montessori Print Shop

Montessori education incorporates astronomy, or "cosmic education," to foster a sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe, encouraging children to understand their place in the cosmos and develop scientific thinking skills. This Astronomy Bundle contains 11 astronomy-related materials that will enrich your science area. Includes: Astronomy Concepts BookAstronomy Concepts 3-Part CardsEarth Nomenclature BookEarth Nomenclature 3-Part CardsThe Solar System Charts & CardsPhases of the Moon 3

K - 3rd

Astronomy, Reading, Science

Phases of the Moon 3-Part Cards & Charts

Created by

Montessori Print Shop

Montessori education incorporates astronomy, or "cosmic education," to foster a sense of wonder and curiosity about the universe, encouraging children to understand their place in the cosmos and develop scientific thinking skills. The Phases of the Moon Cards and Charts include the following terms: new moon, waxing crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, last quarter, and waning crescent. Match the correct labels to the pictures and verify the matches using the con

K - 3rd

Astronomy

Also included in: Astronomy Bundle (3-Part Cards, Books, Charts) - Montessori Lessons

Solar System and Space Bundle with Close Up Cards, Planets Book, & 3 Part Cards

Created by

Welcome to Montessori

Use these space themed printables to create hands-on solar system learning activities for your students. You can use these cards to teach children the names of planets and additional elements from our solar system. These cards can be used in a Montessori classroom and are perfect for science centers! Use these Space Cards to create hands-on activities and to teach children about planets. Your students will be excited to see the details of the different planets in our solar system! Note: the im

PreK - 1st

Astronomy, General Science, Science

Planets and Solar System Montessori 3 Part Cards and Facts

Created by

Pinay Homeschooler Shop

The file is in a ZIP format and includes 2 sets of Montessori 3 part cards: all about planets and solar system and astronomy/space cards The file includes: - Planets and Solar System Nomenclature Cards - Planets and Solar System Definition Booklet - 11 Astronomy Nomenclature Cards (control cards, labels and picture cards) - 11 Astronomy Definition Booklet - title cards OTHER SPACE THEMED RELATED PRODUCTS: ➤ Constellations ➤ Space Ten Frames ➤ Moon Phases

PreK - 6th

Astronomy, Other (Science)

Montessori Constellations 3-Part Cards {Dark Background}

Created by

Gift of Curiosity

Amaze students with these beautiful constellation cards! Help learn about the stars in a hands-on way with easy to read star constellations. This Constellations 3-Part Cards Pack features the following constellations: Big Dipper Ursa Major Little Dipper Ursa Minor (same image as Little Dipper) Orion Southern Cross Cassiopeia Cygnus Draco Hercules Perseus Andromeda Aquarius Aries Cancer Capricorn Gemini Leo Libra Pisces Sagittarius Scorpio Tau

PreK - 3rd

Astronomy

29 VERY UNFAIR Science Games - The Solar System - Astronomy No Prep Review

Created by

Cindy's Classroom Games HS SCIENCE

This game is VERY UNFAIR and the kids love it! The Very Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering correctly, but the points can be positive or negative, and can be assigned to your team or your opponents’ team! And to make it the VERY Unfair Game, if you get the answer wrong, then the opposing team gets to assign the points to any team they choose. The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game. The game is playable with the

11th - 12th

Astronomy

28 VERY UNFAIR Science Games - Astronomy Foundations - Astronomy No Prep Review

Created by

Cindy's Classroom Games HS SCIENCE

This game is VERY UNFAIR and the kids love it! The Very Unfair Game is a No Prep Science review game where students earn points for answering correctly, but the points can be positive or negative, and can be assigned to your team or your opponents’ team! And to make it the VERY Unfair Game, if you get the answer wrong, then the opposing team gets to assign the points to any team they choose. The goal is to have the score the closest to zero at the end of the game. The game is playable with the

11th - 12th

Astronomy