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Space Sciences Teacher Resources

These printables, lessons, and activities for space sciences are out of this world! Encourage students to explore what is known about the universe, and imagine what is still to be discovered with these cross-curricular teaching resources. There are handouts for elementary, intermediate, and secondary students on a variety of subjects. From determining students' weight in space to making a miniature comet, you'll find fun activities for math, art, technology, science, language arts, and more!
Printables for Grades K-4
Understanding the Earth's Orbit: What and When is Fall?
Star Patterns
Moon Phases
Reading Comprehension: The Moon
Moon's Phases Lesson Plan
Phases of the Moon Lab
Zodiac Constellations
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Printables for Grades 5-8
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Activity
Build a Scale Model of the Solar System
Moon Observation Chart
Touring the Solar System
Force and Motion
Explore Activity: Exploring a Model of the Earth's Layers
Seasons of the Year
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Printables for Grades 9-12
Astronomy & Climatology Printable Book (6-10)
Solar System Trading Cards
The Phases of the Moon
What Causes the Seasons
The Life Cycle of a Star
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Lecture Notes and Facts
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Fact Sheet
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Quizzes
Solar System Quiz
Fields of Science Quiz
Lesson Plans
Gravity and Weight on Other Planets
Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
Inertia in Motion
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Space Graphic Organizers
Earth: Landform or Body of Water
KWL Chart - Earth and Sky
The Moon and Stars
What Do You Know About the Moon?
Stars Writing Activity
Sunrise and Sunset
References
Venus Facts and Figures
Planet Facts and Figures
Jupiter Facts and Figures
Pluto - Facts and Figures
Moon Facts
Astronomy Terms
Uranus Facts and Figures
More Space Sciences References
Space Activities for Science Class
Astronomy Printable Book (3-6)
Weightlessness and Gravity
Scale Model of the Solar System
Chart 1: Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
The Moon
Investigate Activity: Modeling Phases of the Moon
Constellation Shapes
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Technology Resources for Space Sciences
Sample the Solar System
The Nine Planets
Star Magnitude Graphing
How Distant Are the Planets from the Sun?
Studying the Solar System with Spreadsheets
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Space & Mathematics Connected
Distances Between the Planets
Subtracting Three-Digit Numbers (Gr. 3)
Exploring Estimating Differences (Gr. 3)
Answer Key Chart 1: Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
What Is Gravity?
Chart 2: Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
Blast Off! A Space Counting Book Activity
More Math Activities for Space Sciences
Space & Art Connected
An Illustrated Astronomy Glossary
Explaining the Winter Solstice
Drawing Scenes from Space
Science Fun: Telescope Puzzle
Science and Technology: Observing Space
Science and Language Arts: Moon Story
Language Arts Activities
Stories in the Stars
The Sun, Planets, and Moon: Vocabulary
The Solar System: Vocabulary
How Can We Describe the Sun?
Winter Solstice Activities
Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Solar System Teacher's Guide
Astronomy Crossword Puzzle
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Social Studies Activities
Our Beautiful Earth
Dr. Mae Jemison
Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer
Orphan Boy
Science and Social Studies: Make a Scale Map of the Solar System
Getting Ready for Earthquakes
Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
More Social Studies Activities for Space Sciences
Space & History Connected
The Great Space Race
Team Moon Teacher's Guide
Concept of Flight Unit
Halley's Comet
Reading Warm-Up 44 for Gr. 3 & 4: American History
History of the Calendar
Space Explorations
More History Resources for Space Sciences
Resources on Global Warming
Global Warming: So, What's the Big Deal?
Global Warming: What It Is . . .
More Global Warming Resources
Resources on Planets
Changes in the Earth's Surface: Family Activity
How Much Does It Weigh? Answer Key
Mercury - Facts and Figures
Scale Model of the Planets
Our Planets
The Earth is Tilted
Neptune Facts and Figures
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Space Exploration Resources
A Day in Space Sub Kit - Grades 5-6
First Dog in Space
A Space Maze
A Visit to Outer Space
Refracting Telescope
Reflecting Telescope
The Planet Uranus
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Solar System Resources
Star Chart: Autumn Sky
How Old Is the Universe?
The Solar System: Family Activity
The Big Bang: An Expanding Universe
Big Bang! Teacher Guide
Party with the Stars
Did You Know?
More Popular Solar System Resources
Eclipse Resources
Eclipse Quiz
Eclipse Quiz Answer Sheet
Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2005 - 2007
Our Growing Planet
More Eclipse Resources

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