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Space Science Teacher Resources

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Resource Type
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Grade
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NASA Plans Moon Base
555
2nd - 6th
5.0/5 Stars

Students react to statements about the moon, then read a news article about NASA's plans to build a permanent base on the moon. For this space science and current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and a vocabulary activity, then students read the news piece and participate in a think-pair-share discussion. Lesson includes interdisciplinary follow-up activities.

Our Neighbors in Space
496
3rd - 8th
5.0/5 Stars

Learners explore the major events that formed our universe and create a timeline.  In this space science timeline lesson, students investigate major events in groups and illustrate their event.  Learners post their illustrations in a timeline.

Mensa For Kids: The Moon
21
1st
2.5/5 Stars

First graders explore space science by completing an arts and crafts activity. In this moon lesson, 1st graders explore the geography of the moon and discuss the importance it has for people living on Earth. Students create a replica moon model and read several children's stories regarding space science.

Changes Around Us (2.2)
552
3rd - 5th
5.0/5 Stars

In this changes around us worksheet, students answer questions about earth and space science. Students answer fifteen multiple choice, true and false, and fill in the blank questions.

  Understanding Space Travel
111
9th - 12th
4.5/5 Stars

Students study the unique environment of the moon and Mars. In this space science lesson, students design a city located in the outer space. They create a computer aided design, models or drawings of their cities and share them with the class.

Space Pioneers: Major People Involved in Space Exploration
27
3rd - 8th
4.5/5 Stars

Students explore space science by researching the people involved with it. In this famous explorers instructional activity, students identify the first people to reach space such as John Glen, Buzz Aldrin and Alan Shephard. Students complete a space science quiz and view a PowerPoint presentation about space exploration.

Our Place in Space
108
3rd
4.5/5 Stars

Third graders identify the different planets that make up the solar system. For this space science lesson, 3rd graders construct a scale model of the major planets. They explore their different unique features and dress up as planets.

Exciting Eclipses
172
3rd - 5th
4.5/5 Stars

Students research space science by conducting an in-class experiment. In this eclipse activity, students identify and illustrate what happens during both a solar and lunar eclipse. Students utilize light bulbs, poster paper, styrofoam balls and coloring utensils to conduct an eclipse demonstration prior to creating a presentation poster.

Solar Cycle
105
6th - 12th
4.5/5 Stars

Students explore the solar cycle through a series of experiments. In this space science instructional activity, students construct and evaluate solar cycle graphs. They explain how this phenomenon affects the Earth.

The Solar System
359
3rd
4.5/5 Stars

Third graders examine space science by creating a model in class. For this solar system lesson, 3rd graders utilize the web to research the nine planets in our system, their relation to each other and individual characteristics they each have. Students create a solar system model using arts and crafts which they present to the class.