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432 Astronomy and space science Lesson Plans

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Grade Range
5th - 6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students discover the importance of our advancement in space technology and space education. The activities demonstrate the science concepts in a more inviting and motivational manner. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th
Rating
3 Stars

Students engage in a web-based research activity. They use a teacher provided worksheet to guide their research through the website. This lesson provide a excellent opportunity to showcase Canadians astronomy and space science projects. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th
Rating
4 Stars

Students, in groups, research a Canadian astronaut, developing a profile of their astronaut for presentation in a learning center. They visit the other groups' centers to explore more astronauts. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd - 5th
Rating
4 Stars

Students investigate the solar system, gravity, rotation, and orbit in this technology-based Science lesson for the upper-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on independent work and the lesson includes cross-curricular extensions. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th
Rating
2 Stars

Students research and calculate the distance of each planet to the sun and from each other and create a graph to record the temperatures of each planet. They analyze the data using the book "The Usbourne Complete Book of Astronomy and Space," and write word problems using their research information. Full Review »

Grade Range
5th - 6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students use the computer or the library (encyclopedias, dictionaries, science books, etc.) to look up the following branches of science, scientists and their inventions, and space science history. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students research websites for space exploration. They discuss space history and beliefs of early cultures. They discuss explorations and research websites to create a report on how our knowledge of space has changed due to new findings in space science. Full Review »

Grade Range
1st
Rating
2 Stars

Students listens as the teacher announce the R.A.S. dates. They focus their attention on the unresolved items in the W column of the KWL Chart. Students choose the R.A.S. book efficiently. They engage in S.S.R. for thrity minutes. Students conclude with a short share session so they can share the book with their classmates. Full Review »

Grade Range
2nd
Rating
3 Stars

Students read about science: Earth, space, astronomy, and meteorology. They read school and personal science books during a sustained silent reading period. Afterwards, they share their books and complete a KWL chart. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd
Rating
3 Stars

Students are introduced to the topic of Earth/Space Science. As a class, they define new vocabulary related to the subject and repeat the word if not prounced correctly. To end the lesson, they record the words in their journals and develop a word wall. Full Review »