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Discovering Saturn, The Real "Lord of the Rings"

Reading, writing, and rings! A lesson from NASA combines space science with authentic reading and writing tasks. Included in this lesson are pre-reading activities, four mini informational booklets on Saturn, a structured note-taking...
3rd - 4th Visual & Performing Arts
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NASA Plans Moon Base

Students react to statements about the moon, then read a news article about NASA's plans to build a permanent base on the moon. In this space science and current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and a...
2nd - 6th Social Studies & History
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Middle School Sampler: Science

Focus on inquiry-based learning in your science class with a series of activities designed for middle schoolers. A helpful packet samples four different texts, which include activities about predator-prey relationships, Earth's axis and...
6th - 8th Science
CCSS: Designed
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The Earth in Space

Skim the surface of the earth with this brief, compact, summary of outer space. The sun, stars, galaxies, planets, and phases of the moon can be found in this all-in-one resource. Seventh graders will enjoy these simple worksheets to do...
5th - 8th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
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Round and Round We Go — Exploring Orbits in the Solar System

Math and science come together in this cross-curricular astronomy lesson plan on planetary motion. Starting off with a hands-on activity that engages the class in exploring the geometry of circles and ellipses, this lesson plan then...
5th - 8th Math
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Space Science: Adventure is Waiting

These full-color handouts feature two activities. The first is a reading on comets, meteors, and meteoroids. Your space science learners will examine ten phrases and determine which of the three each characterizes. The second activity...
4th - 6th Science
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Life on Mars: Science Fact or Science Fiction?

Using NASA's planet fact sheets, collaborative groups discuss what the basic needs are for a human to survive, and how likely he would be to survive on another planet. Assign each group a different planet and have them compare its...
6th - 10th Science
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Impact Craters: A Look at the Past

New ReviewThe Galle crater on Mars is also known as the Happy Face crater because of its appearance. First, scholars use pebbles and flour to simulate craters and study their properties. They then apply this knowledge to help decipher the history...
5th - 8th Science
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From the Mouths of Space Scientists: An Introduction to Space and Weather

After researching the Greenland Space Science Symposium, curious thinkers create a PowerPoint or video presentation. They use the information they gathered to construct their presentation.
4th - 8th Science
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The Voyage Scale Model Solar System

New ReviewYoung scientists learn how to select a scale factor for a large scale model. Then they figure the scale for each of the planets and the distance between them. Finally, they construct a giant scale model of the solar system and answer...
9th - 12th Science
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Kinesthetic Astronomy: Mars Opposition Dance

Your class will watch as one child orbits the sun as Earth, while another orbits as Mars. If the timing is right, they will see the repetitive dance between the two planets and discover how often they are opposite from each other. For...
3rd - 8th Science
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Scientific Method

Here is a resource with a descriptive approach to explaining the scientific method. It's simple, but effective for both introduction and reinforcement of this concept. 
4th - 6th Science
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Extraterrestrials

Learners discuss the possibility of intelligent life in space. In this space science lesson, students decipher a radio message electronically transmitted in space. They create their own extraterrestrial welcome greeting.
6th - 8th Science
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Investigating Planetary Life

Students research about the search for life in Mars. In this space science lesson, students develop a creative visual display of their findings. They present their project in class.
9th - 12th Science
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Sending Messages to Space

Students interpret a message sent to space using a radio telescope and draw inferences from the interpreted message. Working with a partner, they interpret data that scientists believe is a message from aliens. They work on organizing...
9th - 12th Science
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Return to the Moon

Young scholars react to statements about space exploration, then read a news article about plans to resume manned flights to the moon. In this space science and current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion...
2nd - 6th Social Studies & History
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The Weather Classroom - Atmosphere

Meteorology learners explore the weight of air, layers of the atmosphere, and air pressure action through a series of discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on group activities. Enough discussion prompts, background information, student...
5th - 8th Science
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Tour of the Solar System

Learners engage in science, math, and language activities as they do research on the components of the solar system. The class begins with some anticipatory activities and discussions before it is divided into small groups to conduct...
6th English Language Arts
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Modeling the Solar System

Students build a scaled model of the solar system. In this space science lesson, students arrange them according to their distances from the sun. They analyze each planet's unique features such as density and relative gravity.
3rd - 12th Science
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Solar System Science Journal

The creation of an online science journal is the focus of this excellent lesson. Fifth graders utilize PowerPoint, and digital kits in order to create their journals. The journals include a space science word, its definition, the word...
5th Science
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Deep Impact's Comet on a Stick!

Young scholars create a model of a comet. In this space science lesson, students compare their model to the characteristics of a real comet. They evaluate and make necessary modifications to their original design.
4th - 9th Science
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Reading and Writing about the Solar System

A superb interdisciplinary approach highlights this lesson which incorporates space science knowledge and narrative skills. After reading The Magic School Bus, two excellent poems, and watching a video, all about our solar system, young...
K - 2nd Science
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Exploring the Sky: Reading Maria's Comet

Discover the science behind astronomy. In this space science lesson, students read the book Maria's Comet, which is about a young woman who breaks new ground by becoming a female astronomer. They practice reading comprehension by...
K - 4th Math
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Regolith Formation

Learners explain the difference between regolith formation on Earth and the Moon. In this space science lesson, students model the different factors affecting regolith formation on Earth. They identify the different types of weathering.
6th - 8th Science
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