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  • Constellations Quiz

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    Constellations Quiz

    Test your students' knowledge of the stars in the night sky with this constellations quiz.

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    Stars
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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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    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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    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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    Scientists
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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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    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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    Planets
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  • Explanation of the Tides

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    Explanation of the Tides

    Teach students about how the moon influences the tides.

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    Space and Astronomy
    Moon
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  • TEACHING RESOURCE

    Leonids Alert

    Discover the viewing schedule and the history behind the Leonid Meteors.

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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Solar System
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  • REFERENCE

    History of the Leonid Meteor Showers

    The recurring Leonid Meteor showers have been fascinating humans for many years. Read about the early thinking and…

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  • LESSON PLANS

    Pluto - Facts and Figures

    Facts and figures on Pluto.

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    Space and Astronomy
    Planets
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  • View of a Comet from Earth

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    View of a Comet from Earth

    Demonstrate to students how a comet looks from Earth.

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  • Asteroids

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    Asteroids

    Teach students about the possibilities of an asteroid collision with Earth. This is an enlightening discussion for Near…

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    Space Exploration
    Space and Astronomy
    Science
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  • How Distant Are the Planets from the Sun?

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    How Distant Are the Planets from the Sun?

    Hand out a printable computer activity that teaches the basics of a spreadsheet. Students research the distance of the…

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    Science
    Space and Astronomy
    Mathematics
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