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The Universe-Scientific Notation Extension

For Students 6th - 7th
In this scientific notation worksheet, students write a set of 9 average distances in standard form, then complete 3 additional problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Science: Space Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
For 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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History of the Universe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe how the universe was formed. In this astronomy lesson plan, students listen and respond to questions in a PowerPoint lesson plan that includes various theories about how the universe was created.
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Life on Other Planets

For Students 4th - 6th
In this planets worksheet, students put the planets in order, complete sentences about planets, read text about planets, match sentences, and more. Students complete 7 tasks total.
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Expanding Children's Geographic and Economic Worlds

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners learn their addresses and gain a sense of connection between their neighborhood and the rest of the world and the universe.
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Astronomy: Prepositions Quiz- ESL

For Students 4th - 6th
In this preposition quiz worksheet, students select the preposition that correctly completes a sentence. Students may click on an "answer" button for immediate feedback. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Teachers' Notes: Switch Gets Ready!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice multiplication facts, answer simple math questions from two, five, and ten times-tables, explore concept of halves and quarters, complete worksheet containing range of shapes to make shape picture, and sort data and...
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Star Frames

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study constellations. In this space science instructional activity, 4th graders discover what makes stars, how bright stars are, and why constellations were created. Students make their own constellation using Saran Wrap...
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Into The Universe

For Students 6th - 8th
In this space science instructional activity, learners find the solution to find the different heavenly objects through identifying the pictures.
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Great Explorations: To the End of the Earth and Beyond

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students analyze the factors that affect exploration such as religion, trade, territorial expansion, and science. In this Great Explorations lesson, students determine the names of famous explorers as well as their routes and...
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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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Taking Risks: Drug and Alcohol Abuse

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils discuss a video about drug and alcohol abuse and their connection to risk-taking. They answer questions on a risk factor sheet about the use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. They discuss long and short term goals and how not having...
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Space Facts

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students read space facts and click on the links to research more about space objects. In this space lesson plan, students read about comets, planets, the moon, and more.
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Sunshine and Shadows

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students measure their shadows early in the morning, record direction of shadow, make marks in ground with chalk or tape, measure with ruler, and record results. Students repeat process at noon, and then later in afternoon. Students...
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BOUNCING INFORMATION AROUND

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners examine how satellite signals are sent and duplicate it with a mirror, flashlight and black paper.
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Astronomical Scales

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the different units of measurement. In this space science lesson, students calculate astronomical distances using a scale. They explain the significance of using scientific notation in expressing very small or very...