Space and Astronomy (page 2)

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Telescope

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Planets and Smaller Space Bodies Quiz

Quiz students on asteroids, comets, and the eight planets in our solar system, with this multiple-choice quiz.

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Planets

Space and Astronomy

Science

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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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Science Reading Warm-Up: Sun, Earth & Moon

In this printable reading warm-up, students learn about the sun, Earth, and the moon. Use the science passage and…

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Language Arts and Writing

Measurement

Mathematics

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ACTIVITIES

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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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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Eyewitness: Astronomy

Get an in-depth, comprehensive look at astronomy with a unique integration of words and pictures.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

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Early Astronomers

Teach students about the lives and ideas of early astronomers with a research activity.

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Space and Astronomy

Science

Space Exploration

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The Sky: Vocabulary

Distribute a printable set of vocabulary words related to the sky.

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Space and Astronomy

Vocabulary

Science

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Why Does the Sun Look Small?

Students measure a paper plate, then step back five steps and measure it again, to understand why the sun looks smaller…

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Space and Astronomy

Sun

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What Causes an Eclipse of the Sun?

Correct false statements about solar eclipses and identify the parts of one illustrated in this astronomy printable.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Eclipse

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How Do Telescopes Detect Electromagnetic Waves in Space?

Connect Earth, physical, and space sciences with this printable about telescopes. Using reference materials, students…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Telescope

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How Does a Rocket Work?

Enrich a physics lesson with this worksheet about rockets. Students will label the parts of a rocket and use reference…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Physics

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How Are Stars Formed?

Describe how a star forms and match key terms with their descriptions in this space science printable.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Stars

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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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Science

Space and Astronomy

Stars

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Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer

An African-American astronomer, Benjamin Banneker's accomplishments are reviewed along with related activities.

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Social Studies and History

African-American History

Space and Astronomy

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Activity: Light-Years

Students will refer to the information about light-years in the reading passage and table to calculate how far away…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Measurement

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The Inner Planets

Compare facts about the two closest planets to the Sun—Mercury and Venus. In this printable, students will also convert…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Earth and the Moon Quiz

Test students' knowledge of the Earth and the Moon. This multiple-choice quiz includes questions about a lunar eclipse,…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Earth

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Meteors on Film: Photography Tips

This article offers tips for photographing the night sky.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Photography

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The Atmosphere (Grades 2 & 3)

Enhance science skills with an activity that focuses on earth's atmospheric layers.

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Language Arts and Writing

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Spaceship Color by Number

Use the code at the bottom to match each color with its corresponding number to reveal the animal in space.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Mathematics

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LESSON PLANS

Star Patterns

Students view pictures of the Zodiac constellations, and learn the best time to see them.

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Stars

Space and Astronomy

Science

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LESSON PLANS

Scale Model of the Planets

Students learn the sizes of the planets and compare them to Earth. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though…

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Space and Astronomy

Planets

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Science Reading Warm-Up: The Sun

Students learn about the sun through this science reading passage. Use the reading comprehension questions in this…

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Language Arts and Writing

Reading Comprehension

Sun

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