8th Grade Space and Astronomy Activities

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  • The Big Bang: An Expanding Universe

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    The Big Bang: An Expanding Universe

    Try a printable science activity that illustrates the cosmological phenomenon of the Big Bang. Students learn how…

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  • Build a Scale Model of the Solar System

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    Build a Scale Model of the Solar System

    Students build a scale model of the solar system. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it is now…

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  • Comparing the Planets Activity

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    Comparing the Planets Activity

    Compare each planet's diameter, distance from the Sun, and number of moons in this enrichment activity for space…

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  • Star Temperature and Color Activity

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    Star Temperature and Color Activity

    In this space science activity, students use information about temperature to correctly color the North Star, Procyon B,…

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  • Solar System Trading Cards

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    Solar System Trading Cards

    Students create "trading cards" of the sun and other objects in the solar system to demonstrate their understanding of…

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  • The Tides

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    The Tides

    Students construct a model to illustrate how the position of Earth, the sun, and the moon affect the tides. Assesses…

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  • Sizes of Stars

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    Sizes of Stars

    Students conceptualize the enormous differences in size among four categories of stars. Assesses their understanding of…

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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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  • 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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  • The Moons of Mars

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    The Moons of Mars

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Martian moon Phobos.

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  • Two-Way Satellite Communication

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    Two-Way Satellite Communication

    Interesting facts and fun activities related to two-way satellite communication.

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  • Planetary Features

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    Planetary Features

    Students work in groups to research features of the planets of the solar system and present their findings to the class.

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  • Planet Projects

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    Planet Projects

    Students calculate the speed of rotation of the larger planets. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it…

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  • Controversy of Earth's Position

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    Controversy of Earth's Position

    Students learn about Galileo's proof of a Heliocentric solar system.

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  • Phases of Venus Flipbook

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    Phases of Venus Flipbook

    Students make a flipbook depicting the changing phases of Venus.

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  • Let's Make a Comet

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    Let's Make a Comet

    Guide students through the steps of making a miniature comet in the classroom.

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