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Astronomy Thematic Unit
Astronomy Thematic Unit
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Browse a multi-page, printable resource of ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities about astronomy.

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History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

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Earth Day Activities: History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

Help your students work on their reading comprehension skills while learning all about Earth Day with this reading compr...

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

Use this poetry toolbox workbook to support your students to learn different poetic terms and devices, and then practice...

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Test Prep Strategies and Practice for Students

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

Help set your students up for academic success with this packet of test-taking tips, test preparation strategies, and pr...

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Stars, Galaxies, and Constellations Quiz

Use this multiple-choice quiz to test students' knowledge of stars, galaxies, and constellations.

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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 science...

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What Are Constellations?

Explore patterns in the sky with this worksheet about constellations.

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Names and Symbols of the Constellations

By 270 B.C., people knew 44 constellations by specific names and two more that were unnamed.

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Constellations

Students explore the stars as a useful navigational tool.

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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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