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…
Teach students about how the moon influences the tides.
TEACHING RESOURCE
Discover the viewing schedule and the history behind the Leonid Meteors.
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.
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…
CLASSROOM TOOLS
Students use the Internet to research the solar system, graph their data with a spreadsheet program, and type their…
