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Distribute a reading selection and critical thinking questions about the size of the solar system. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it is now classified as a dwarf planet.

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Movement Activities for Elementary Students

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Movement Activities for Elementary Students

Break up the day and get your students moving with these movement activities for elementary students.

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Simple STEAM Suggestions

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Simple STEAM Suggestions

Bring Science,Technology, Engineering, Art and Math into the classroom with these fun, cross-curricular projects for ele...

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Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary

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Indoor Recess Choice Board Activities for Elementary

This menu features a selection of simple and engaging student-choice indoor recess activities.

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Sample the Solar System

Objectives: Students will choose the best approach for their research. Students will critique information found online.

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The Solar System

Introduce the solar system with this printable fact sheet.

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Build a Scale Model of the Solar System

Students build a scale model of the solar system.

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Scale Model of the Solar System

Students learn the distances between the planets in our 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.

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Touring the Solar System

Easily organize facts about the solar system with these worksheets.

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