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Grade 6 Math Investigation

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this math investigation worksheet, students find five facts about outer space that contain a number greater then ten million, underlining the digit in the ten millions place. Worksheet has a chart with facts beyond the 10 million place.
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Astronomy

For Students 4th - 5th
For this astronomy worksheet, students read a detailed text about our solar system. Students then answer 15 questions about the information presented.
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Solar System Cloze Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In this solar system activity, students fill in 21 blanks with words from a word bank at the top of the page. They include information about the solar system, terrestrial planets, gaseous planets, and planetoids.
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Science: Planet Sizes

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students compare planet sizes using class members holding fruit to represent the planets. They arrange the nine students in planetary order and compare and contrast the planets. Working in groups, students color and decorate planet...
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Science: Space Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science:  space quiz worksheet, students answer twenty questions, not interactively, about outer space, then scroll down to find the answers.
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Solar System: Let's Take a Trip

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders consider outer space. For this introductory solar system lesson, 3rd graders complete a KWL chart and listen to the story The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, by Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen. They will...
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Surface Air Temperature Trends of the Caribbean

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the seasonal changes to sea surface and near-surface air temperatures near the equator. They use actual satellite data to track and graph the differences in air and sea temperatures during different seasons in the...
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Solar System

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this online interactive solar system worksheet, students respond to 10 fill in the blank questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Student Exploration: Phases of the Moon

For Students 4th - 6th
In this moon phase worksheet, students complete 2 prior knowledge questions, then use the "Phase of the Moon Gizmo" to complete several activities, answering short answer questions when finished.
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Planetary Cereal Project

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders decorate an empty cereal box with information and games showing their comprehension of factual information about an assigned planet. This is a nice, creative lesson about the solar system.
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A Mission-To-Mars Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this space exploration instructional activity, learners complete a 6 question multiple choice on-line interactive exercise about the exploration of Mars.
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Estimation Quiz: Use a Table

For Students 5th - 6th
In this estimation worksheet, students use information about planets, given in a table, to complete a 16 question quiz. Answers are included on page 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Moon Observations

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a model of the moon and use a flashlight to illustrate the various stages of the moon.
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The Solar System Cloze Activity

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this cloze activity worksheet, students use their reading comprehension skills to fill in 22 blanks in a 1-page reading selection regarding the solar system. A word bank is provided.
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Ocean Currents Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ocean activity, students complete a 13 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about ocean currents. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Scale Model of the Solar System

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the size of the planets. In this science lesson, students create a scale model of the solar system. Students determine a scaling factor and calculate the size of their planets. Students create a scale drawing of the...
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The Tides of Change Worksheet (Part 1)

For Teachers 1st
In this science worksheet, 1st graders track the tides of the ocean for a number of days and examine the data to determine the meaning of the pattern.
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Space Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In this space vocabulary worksheet, students draw lines to match 14 vocabulary words pertaining to space with their definitions.
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Gravity - The Glue of the Universe

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students explore physics by conducting a class experiment. In this gravitational force instructional activity, students define several scientific terms associated with force. Students utilize a styrofoam cup and marbles to simulate a...
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Retrograde Motion of Mars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the motion of Mars. In this space science lesson, students use transparencies to trace the path of Mars through constellations. Students discuss the characteristics of the planet.
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Cooling With Sunshades

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct research in order to find the effects of properties exposed to heat and how they change temperature. They consider the effect of sunlight upon objects that are placed outside with the help of an experiment. They also...
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Moon Light Through the Month

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in small groups to arrange moon phase cards into the correct sequence. The goal is to circle as many consecutive numbers as possible in two minutes.
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The Mathematical Fingerprint of Our Solar System

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the beautiful mathematical model unique to our solar system.
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Speed of Light

For Students 7th - 12th
In this speed of light worksheet, students read about Danish Astronomer ole Roemer and his discovery of the speed of light. Students complete 4 short answer questions based on the reading.