WORKSHEETS
Help students visualize a lunar eclipse and a solar eclipse with the diagrams in this printable. After reading about…
This activity is all about Mars, the red planet. Students will take a close look at the planet's surface and make their…
Study the origins of the universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of our solar system. In this printable, students…
Review key events in the history of space exploration from 928 to 2006. Students will fill in the missing dates and…
Quiz students about the universe and how astronomers gather information with these multiple-choice questions.
This multiple-choice quiz about the history of space exploration includes questions about space rockets, space shuttles,…
Teach students about how the moon influences the tides.
TEACHING RESOURCE
Discover the viewing schedule and the history behind the Leonid Meteors.
Find the facts and history behind meteors, fireballs, and shooting stars with this article.
Students practice using an astrolabe to measure a tree.
Observations will help children to understand the angle of the sun and its relative brightness.
REFERENCE
The recurring Leonid Meteor showers have been fascinating humans for many years. Read about the early thinking and…
LESSON PLANS
Facts and figures on Pluto.
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Students use information on star magnitude to create spreadsheets and graphs.
Students will create an illustrated glossary of astronomy terms.
Build a replica of Stonehenge or simply record the path of the sun in this science activity for intermediate students.
Use this lesson plan to teach students about the magnetic field surrounding the Earth.
Demonstrate to students how a comet looks from Earth.
Teach students about the possibilities of an asteroid collision with Earth. This is an enlightening discussion for Near…
Hand out a printable computer activity that teaches the basics of a spreadsheet. Students research the distance of the…
Students use the Internet to research the solar system, graph their data with a spreadsheet program, and type their…
