WORKSHEETS
Try a printable science activity that helps students understand the reasons for the seasons by making a model of Earth…
This printable science activity explains how you can tell the difference between a star and a planet when you are…
In this printable science activity, students make a scale model of the solar system. This activity includes Pluto as a…
The Arctic Circle spends half the year in darkness and half the year in light, as students learn in this printable.
Students explore the stars as a useful navigational tool.
Students explore using the sun as a directional source -- a natural compass.
Students learn about the North Star as it is used to navigate when no landmarks are available.
REFERENCE
Read this biography about Annie Jump Cannon, an astronomer during the 1800's who developed a classification system that…
Maria Mitchell's discovery of a comet led her to other achievements in the world of astronomy. A biography and related…
Robert Goddard worked on developing rockets. A biography and related activities are included.
Connect space science and physical science with this printable. Students complete fill-in-the-blank and short-answer…
Explore uses of solar energy by reading the passage in this physics printable. Students will refer to the passage and…
Refer to the diagram of a solar heating system in this printable to teach students about alternative energy. Students…
BOOK GUIDES
Enrich your science or space-science curriculum with this printable teacher's guide. This four-stage classroom unit for…
LESSON PLANS
Introduce astronomy, including how theories about the solar system have changed as scientists have gained more…
Students can practice vocabulary relevant to astronomy by reading the definition and using the word in a sentence they…
Introduce the eight planets in Earth's solar system with these PowerPoint slides.Visit our DK Instant Expert page for…
Students can practice space vocabulary relevant to planets by reading the definition and using the word in a sentence…
Mark the anniversary of the Apollo Moon landing (July 20, 1969) with the classroom activities and discussion questions…
What makes Earth hospitable to life? Read this printable to learn key facts about Earth's atmosphere, its orbit, and the…
The universe is made up of tens of billions of galaxies! Read about the Big Bang, and learn how stars and planets form…
Learn all about the Sun! After reading about our nearest star, students will label the parts of the Sun. They will also…
How long does it take for each planet to orbit the Sun? Find out in this printable. Students will fill in the name of…
Create a class of moon-watchers with this activity. This worksheet explains the phases of the moon. Then, it asks…
