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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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Exit Tickets for Middle School Classrooms

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Exit Tickets for Middle School Classrooms

Exit tickets are a form of assessment that are often used informally to assess how well students grasped a lesson, what ...

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Geography Activities for Middle School

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Geography Activities for Middle School

Help students explore the world and develop their geography knowledge with this packet of geography activities for middl...

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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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Moon Phases

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Moon Phase Observations Project

Bring the power of observation and the importance of scientific skills into the classroom with this fun, student-led dat...

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Moon's Phases Lesson Plan

Use this lesson plan to teach students about the Moon's phases.

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What Are the Phases of the Moon?

After matching each phase of the Moon with its description, students will identify and sequence drawings of each phase.

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Venus Facts and Figures

Venus is often called Earth's twin because the two planets are close in size, but that's the only similarity.

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What Do We Know About Mercury, Venus, and Earth?

Identify and compare the surface features, position, and characteristics of Mercury, Venus, and Earth in this space-scie...

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Phases of the Moon

Why does the shape of the moon appear to change? This science animation explains the phases of the moon.

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