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  • Locating Directions by the Sun

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    Locating Directions by the Sun

    Students explore using the sun as a directional source -- a natural compass.

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  • Locating Directions by the Stars

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    Locating Directions by the Stars

    Students learn about the North Star as it is used to navigate when no landmarks are available.

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  • Moon Illusion

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    Moon Illusion

    Learn why the moon appears to grow smaller as it climbs in the sky.

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  • Pictures in the Sky

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    Pictures in the Sky

    Students learn which constellations are visible during each season of the year.

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  • Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer

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    Annie Jump Cannon, Astronomer

    Read this biography about Annie Jump Cannon, an astronomer during the 1800's who developed a classification system that…

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  • Maria Mitchell, Astronomer

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    Maria Mitchell, Astronomer

    Maria Mitchell's discovery of a comet led her to other achievements in the world of astronomy. A biography and related…

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  • Robert Goddard, Physicist

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    Robert Goddard, Physicist

    Robert Goddard worked on developing rockets. A biography and related activities are included.

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  • Touring the Solar System

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    Touring the Solar System

    Easily organize facts about the solar system with these worksheets. Students will draw every planet and record important…

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  • Faces of the Moon Teacher's Guide

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    Faces of the Moon Teacher's Guide

    Enrich your science or space-science curriculum with this printable teacher's guide. This four-stage classroom unit for…

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  • Astronomy Through the Ages Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

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    Astronomy Through the Ages Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

    Introduce astronomy, including how theories about the solar system have changed as scientists have gained more…

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  • Astronomy Through the Ages Word Power

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    Astronomy Through the Ages Word Power

    Students can practice vocabulary relevant to astronomy by reading the definition and using the word in a sentence they…

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  • Meet the Planets Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

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    Meet the Planets Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

    Introduce the eight planets in Earth's solar system with these PowerPoint slides.Visit our DK Instant Expert page for…

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  • Astronomy: Meet the Planets Word Power

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    Astronomy: Meet the Planets Word Power

    Students can practice space vocabulary relevant to planets by reading the definition and using the word in a sentence…

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  • The Moon Landing & Outer Space—A Guide for Educators

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    The Moon Landing & Outer Space—A Guide for Educators

    Mark the anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing (July 20, 1969) with the classroom activities and discussion questions…

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  • Planet Earth Facts

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    Planet Earth Facts

    What makes Earth hospitable to life? Read this printable to learn key facts about Earth's atmosphere, its orbit, and the…

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  • The Universe

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    The Universe

    The universe is made up of tens of billions of galaxies! Read about the Big Bang, and learn how stars and planets form…

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  • Our Nearest Star

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    Our Nearest Star

    Learn all about the Sun! After reading about our nearest star, students will label the parts of the Sun. They will also…

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  • Orbiting the Sun

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    Orbiting the Sun

    How long does it take for each planet to orbit the Sun? Find out in this printable. Students will fill in the name of…

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  • Moon-watching

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    Moon-watching

    Create a class of moon-watchers with this activity. This worksheet explains the phases of the moon. Then, it asks…

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  • Observing an Eclipse

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    Observing an Eclipse

    Help students visualize a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse with the diagrams in this printable. After reading about…

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  • The Red Planet

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    The Red Planet

    This activity is all about Mars, the red planet. Students will take a close look at the planet's surface and make their…

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  • Expanding Universe

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    Expanding Universe

    Study the origins of the universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of our solar system. In this printable, students…

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  • Key Dates of Space Exploration

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    Key Dates of Space Exploration

    Review key events in the history of space exploration from 928 to 2006. Students will fill in the missing dates and…

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  • Discovering the Universe Quiz

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    Discovering the Universe Quiz

    Quiz students about the universe and how astronomers gather information with these multiple-choice questions.

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