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Physics The Earth and Beyond
Fourth graders will explore our solar system. In this physics lesson students create a model of the solar system to explore the movement of Earth, the Sun, and stars.
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The Path to Mars
Students compare the similarities between both Earth and Mars. In this space lesson students use the Internet for research and to obtain geographical pictures of both planets. Students then analyze the pictures of both planets and...
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Beyond the Earth Part II
Students explore the solar system. In this solar system lesson, students use Internet and print resources to research a component of the solar system. Students create travel brochures based on their research findings.
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Planets for Sale
Student develop their technology skills. In this solar system instructional activity, 3rd graders create a movie featuring planets that they research. Students use flip video cameras to film commercials to market their planets.
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The Planets in Our Solar System
Students gain knowledge about earth and space science by studying the nine planets in the solar system as well as their key characteristics. In this solar system lesson, students identify the nine planets. Students work in groups to...
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Visit Our Solar System
Students learn about the planets by creating a MediaBlender travel brochure. In this space science worksheet, students do research on a planet and create an interactive brochure for a visit to this planet. Students include facts about...
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A Mission-To-Mars Quiz
In this space exploration worksheet, students complete a 6 question multiple choice on-line interactive exercise about the exploration of Mars.
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Explorit's Cold Quiz
In this cold quiz worksheet, students complete a six question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about cold places and cold weather.
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How does the Earth compare to the other planets?
Students equate the size of the planets by determining their relative size. In this planet's size lesson plan, students use a variety of measurements to evaluate the sizes of the planets. Students share their comparisons and chart the...
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Solar System Cryptogram
In this solar system cryptogram worksheet, students reveal the names of the planets as they use their problem solving skills to complete the letter code and the word puzzle.
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Solar System Word Search
In this solar system word search worksheet, students locate and mark the 8 planet names within the word search puzzle. No word bank is provided.
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Solar System Scramble
In this solar system word scramble worksheet, students unscramble 8 sets of letters to reveal the names of 8 planets. Students use their answers to answer 1 coded question.
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Planets in Our Solar System Word Search
In this planets in our solar system word search worksheet, students locate the 8 planets listed in the provided word bank within the word puzzle.
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Comparing the Size of the Earth to Other Planets
In this Solar System worksheet, students compare the size of 8 planets to Earth as they complete the graphic organizer. Students also respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Out of This World 1
In this planets research skills worksheet, students use their research skills to fill in the blanks in 15 sentences regarding the planets.
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Sky Quest
Students identify constellations in the evening sky. In this Sky Quest lesson, students create their own star patterns using a star map worksheet. Students explain how different celestial bodies in space are viewed through a telescope.
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Our Solar System
In this solar system worksheet, students read about the planets, asteroids, meteoroids, comets, and the moon. Then students complete 25 multiple choice, 4 true or false, and 3 short answer questions.
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Planets
In this planets worksheet, students read information about Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn and then complete 21 multiple choice, 1 true or false, and 2 fill in the blank questions.
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Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto
In this planets worksheet, students read information about Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto and then complete 18 multiple choice, 4 true or false, and 2 fill in the blank questions.
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Cosmic Survey
In this cosmic survey worksheet, students rank the given cosmic items by size, distance from Earth, and age and complete 3 graphic organizers. Then students complete 5 short answer questions.
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Gods, Goddesses and Planets
In this planets instructional activity, students unscramble the names of the different planets, place the planets in order, and determine which planet matches with which Roman god or goddess. This instructional activity has 9 word...
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Planets
In this online interactive planets activity, learners respond to 9 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Glowing Glimpses of Our Universe
Students will complete hands-on space activities. In this space science lesson, students will create a glow-in-the-dark model of the solar system, visit a planetarium, make star pictures, and paint constellations. Activities are meant to...
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The Solar System
In this solar system learning exercise, students complete a word puzzle by determining the terms associated with the 10 statements about the planets.