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Constructing Space
Students analyze three dimensional art that uses a variety of materials and is part of Minimalist art. In this art analysis lesson plan, students explore artists' choices for materials and their use of space. Students complete image...
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Physics Quiz
In this physics worksheet, students complete short answer questions about physics concepts such as electricity, space, light, and more. Students complete 20 short answer questions.
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Chart the Stars
Seventh graders find constellation distances and plot the stars. In this star lesson plan, 7th graders plot the star points for Canis Major. Students use graphing calculators to graph the constellation. Students choose another...
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Counting Worksheet - Space
In this counting worksheet, students count the number of astronauts and then circle and color the correct number below the pictures. Students count 8 astronauts.
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Space - Same Worksheet
In this space instructional activity, students look at the first space picture and then circle the picture that matches it in its row. Students complete three matches.
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Handwriting Worksheet - Space
In this printing worksheet, students trace the words that represent things in space. Students trace 4 words and look at the pictures next to the words.
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The Earth and Beyond
In this solar system worksheet, students complete 2 activities that involve ordering the nine planets and correctly placing them onto a diagram.
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Texture - Bumpy, Wrinkled, Smooth?
Students study textures and identify textures using satellite images. In this texture lesson, students study various objects and define their textures. Students feel crayon rubbings and sort them into groups. Students use a book with...
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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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Milestones in Human Spaceflight
Young scholars investigate the history and goals of NASA and human spaceflight. In this space science instructional activity, students answer questions about one of seven manned space programs and print pictures from the...
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3,2,1.....Spinoff
Students investigate spinoffs of space exploration. In this space exploration lesson, students conduct research regarding technological advancements. Students use the information gained to write a script and produce a podcast.
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The Moons of Jupiter
Seventh graders study the moons of Jupiter. In this space science lesson, 7th graders plot the density and diameter of the Galilean satellites on the chart. Students then hypothesize about the composition and trends for distance for the...
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Jupiter's Weather Forecast
Students read information about Jupiter and the planet's weather. In this Jupiter weather lesson, students read information about Jupiter's weather. Students study a chart about the weather on Earth and Jupiter. Students read a weather...
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To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before
Students study pictures of space vehicles and make their own space vehicle. In this space vehicle lesson, students study pictures of the vehicles and compare and contrast the pictures. Students classify the space crafts and then create...
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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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Meteor, Meteoroid, Meteorite: What's the Difference?
Students explore the difference between a meteor, meteorite and meteoroid. In this space science lesson, students first read information about these space bodies. Students make Comet Cookies and use them to model a meteor shower with a...
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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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Mission to Mars: The Journey Begins
Students take a trip through space. In this space science instructional activity, students travel on a simulated mission to a space station. Students write a script and perform a play based on the pretend trip.
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Kid's Stuff Space Quiz
In this online interactive space quiz worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions. Students may check their answers for accuracy.
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Explorit's Astronomy 2. Quiz
In this astronomy worksheet, students complete a five question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about astronomy. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Scaling Down the Solar System
Learners work collaboratively to gain a better understanding of the vastness of space by scaling down the solar system. They measure by inches, gain an understanding of space, and model the distances of the planets from the sun.
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NASA Robots
Students investigate how robots are used in space. In this space science lesson, students participate in an experiment using a blindfold and complete assigned tasks. The students demonstrate how robots are "thinking" machines.
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Journey into Outer Space Word Search
In this journey to outer space word puzzle worksheet, students examine the 14 words in the word bank and locate them in the word search puzzle.
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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.