6th Grade Science Lesson Plans

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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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Gravity and Weight on Other Planets

How much would you weigh on Pluto (if it was still a planet)? Students learn about gravity, mass, and weight by…

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Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Inertia in Motion

Through experimentation, students will learn about the first law of motion, including inertia, force, and friction.

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Science

Physics

Newton's Laws

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Moon's Phases Lesson Plan

Use this lesson plan to teach students about the Moon's phases. This astronomy activity is perfect for elementary and…

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Space and Astronomy

Moon

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Make Your Own Solar Eclipse

Students learn how and why solar eclipses occur with this hands-on science activity. They create their own eclipse using…

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Space and Astronomy

Science Projects

Science

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Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth Lesson

Students create a scaled-down model of the solar system by calculating the planets' diameters and distances from the sun…

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Solar System

Mathematics

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The Nine Planets

In this printable computer activity, students research the planets on the Internet and use PowerPoint or AppleWorks to…

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Language Arts and Writing

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Constellation Activities

Teach your students about constellations with these three activities.

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Space and Astronomy

Stars

Science

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Instant Expert: Astronomy

Become an instant expert on astronomy. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…

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Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Astronomy Through the Ages Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Introduce astronomy, including how theories about the solar system have changed as scientists have gained more…

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Space and Astronomy

Science

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Meet the Planets Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow

Introduce the eight planets in Earth's solar system with these PowerPoint slides.Visit our DK Instant Expert page for…

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Planets

Space and Astronomy

Science

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The Geomagnetic Field

Use this lesson plan to teach students about the magnetic field surrounding the Earth.

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Science

Earth Science

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View of a Comet from Earth

Demonstrate to students how a comet looks from Earth.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

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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?

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

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Space and Astronomy

Mathematics

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Pluto - Facts and Figures

Facts and figures on Pluto.

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Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Studying the Solar System with Spreadsheets

Students use the Internet to research the solar system, graph their data with a spreadsheet program, and type their…

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Science

Solar System

Mathematics

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Star Magnitude Graphing

Students use information on star magnitude to create spreadsheets and graphs.

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Science

Stars

Mathematics

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An Illustrated Astronomy Glossary

Students will create an illustrated glossary of astronomy terms.

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Language Arts and Writing

Space and Astronomy

Visual Arts

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Build Your Own Stonehenge

Build a replica of Stonehenge or simply record the path of the sun in this science activity for intermediate students.

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Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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