Students fill in a diagram of a comet. They listen to a short lecture, view flash animation descriptions of comets and meteors and then use the presented information to complete a worksheet.

Learners investigate circles and spheres. In this space shapes lesson plan, students compare and contrast two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. Learners investigate the relationship between plane and space shapes.

In this space science worksheet, students learn 4 facts about the sun. Students also read a short passage about the sun to gain more information.

In this ten thousands place worksheet, students review the table that shows the diameters of the largest moons in the solar system and the planet it orbits. Students use the table to help them understand numbers with a place value of...

Students create their own Saturn Discovery logs. They draw pictures of the planet and its founder. They share their drawings and writings with partners.

Third graders investigate space science by performing physical activities.  In this solar system lesson, 3rd graders perform a relay activitiy with their class in which they race between different "planets".  Students define...

Are we alone in the universe? This brief informational text on extraterrestrial theory has been split into seven sections to help scholars practice note taking. They read the statements, underlining key words. Then, using the graphic...

Students explore the effects of velocity on an object when it collides with another object. They design and outfit a potato astronaut in a spacesuit to withstand the hazards of high velocity impacts from space debris and meteoroids.

Ten word problems provide practice in estimating. This activity is intended to accompany a specific text and lesson; however, it is useful without those resources.

Students examine the different types of asteroids and how they enter the atmosphere.  In this space lesson students use mashed potatoes to create an asteroid they can eat.

Students participate in a creative project where they construct globes. They label specific places on the globe that helps them learn how to read an actual globe.

In this noun and adjective worksheet, students circle nouns in 10 sentences, then circle adjectives in an additional 10 sentences. Sentences contain multiple adjectives and nouns.

Students examine a message sent from outer space and do their best to interpret its meaning. In this problem solving instructional activity, students investigate a code sent to them from "outer space." The students collaborate with their...

In this matching terms worksheet, students match terms and their descriptions such as the alphabet, months, seasons, and more. Students complete 16 matches.

Students identify patterns in the stars. In this constellation lesson, students simulate constellations using black canisters and patterns. Students discuss the points on the constellations and how to draw imaginary lines to see the...

Students create an "animated" water cycle wheel that illustrates where water comes from and where it goes.

Students explore our solar system of planets through research and activities. Using cooperative grouping and interaction, students gain an understanding of how the characteristics of the planets differ from one another.

In this vocabulary meanings activity, students determine meanings to complete the sentences using context clue and words from a word bank. Students complete twelve sentences.

In this worksheet on the life cycle of the butterfly, students look at 4 pictures representing the life cycle stages, and choose words from a word box that match each picture. Students then number the pictures in the correct order of...

Students explore how to summarize a reading passage. They read non-fiction books. Students use a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast the two animals they read about. They write a summary using the information in their Venn Diagram.

Students enhance memorization skills by using the following techniques: acrostics, acronyms, number pictures, spelling memory tips, name pictures, grouping, and journey pegs.

In this astronomy word scramble worksheet, learners examine the 16 letter groupings and use the decoder to help them reveal the 16 astronomy terms listed at the bottom of the worksheet,

Students explore the concept of ellipses including finding the center, vertices's, foci and eccentricity. They assess how to graph elliptical functions and solve application problems involving ellipses. This assignment is to be completed...

ESL students answer 8 multiple choice questions by choosing the correct preposition of place to describe the corresponding picture. This instructional activity could be used as practice following a lesson on prepositions of place.