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  • Farthest from the Sun: Pluto

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    Farthest from the Sun: Pluto

    Students read about the discovery of Pluto in 1930, as they solve math problems.*On Aug. 24, 2006, Pluto got "demoted"…

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    Space and Astronomy
    Planets
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  • Discovering a Planet: How to Tell a Star from a Planet

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    Discovering a Planet: How to Tell a Star from a Planet

    This printable science activity explains how you can tell the difference between a star and a planet when you are…

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    Space and Astronomy
    Solar System
    Science
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  • Scale Models: Modeling the Solar System

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    Scale Models: Modeling the Solar System

    In this printable science activity, students make a scale model of the solar system. This activity includes Pluto as a…

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    Space and Astronomy
    Solar System
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  • Winter and Summer Solstices in the Arctic Circle

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    Winter and Summer Solstices in the Arctic Circle

    The Arctic Circle spends half the year in darkness and half the year in light, as students learn in this printable.

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    Arctic and Polar Regions
    Seasons
    Habitats and Ecosystems
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  • Constellations

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    Constellations

    Students explore the stars as a useful navigational tool.

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    Stars
    Science
    Space and Astronomy
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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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    Science
    Scientists
    Space and Astronomy
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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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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Space Exploration
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  • What Keeps Planets and Satellites in Their Orbits?

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    What Keeps Planets and Satellites in Their Orbits?

    Connect space science and physical science with this printable. Students complete fill-in-the-blank and short-answer…

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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Planets
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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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    Reading and Literature
    Science
    Space and Astronomy
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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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    Space and Astronomy
    Science
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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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    Language Arts and Writing
    Space and Astronomy
    Science
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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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    Planets
    Space and Astronomy
    Science
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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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    Language Arts and Writing
    Planets
    Space and Astronomy
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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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    Astronauts and Space Flights
    Children's Book
    Space Exploration
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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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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Solar System
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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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    Sun
    Stars
    Space and Astronomy
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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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    Solar System
    Space and Astronomy
    Science
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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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    Moon
    Space and Astronomy
    Science
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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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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Eclipse
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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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    Space and Astronomy
    Planets
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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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    Space and Astronomy
    Physics
    Science
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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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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Space Exploration
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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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    Space and Astronomy
    Science
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