In this calculating the horizon learning exercise, learners solve 6 problems using algebra, derivatives and calculus to find the formula for the line-of-sight horizon, the distance along a planet, the horizon distance and the rates of...

Students explore the planets and celestial bodies in our solar system. In this outer space lesson, students identify the planets and record journal information about them and other celestial bodies. Students define outer space words.

In this universe and change worksheet, students read about the demotion of Pluto as one of the 9 planets as well as other changes in science. Students summarize their reading and identify unfamiliar words in the article....

Fourth graders use candy to make a comet. In this lesson, 4th graders examine the role comets have played throughout history, students watch NASA videos about comets and complete the lesson by making an edible model of a comet. This...

Students explore the recent research on dinosaurs.  In this dinosaur lesson students write a report on the new findings and how it has changed ideas on dinosaurs. 

In this current events instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons that feature space science. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.

Fourth graders research the planets and create brochures to share their information.  In this planets lesson, 4th graders navigate the Internet to gather information for a brochure about an imaginary trip to their planet....

Students investigate the life cycle of a star and make conclusions based on evidence, research, and observation.  In this activity on space and scientific investigation, students describe the relationships between science and...

Sixth graders conduct an experiment to understand the Big Bang Theory.  In this Big Bang Theory lesson, 6th graders will observe a balloon with confetti popping to emulate and analyze information related tot he Big Bang theory....

Students construct a comet model based on procedure provided. In this space science lesson, students compare the physical properties of comets to the models they made. They record their observations and share them with the class.

For this ESL spelling worksheet, students will focus on vocabulary enhancement. Students will complete 10 fill in the blank questions, by reading each sentence using the correct form of the given base word to complete each.

In this solar system worksheet, 3rd graders explore the parts of the solar system. Students are given twenty-five words that relate to the solar system and are to put the words in alphabetical order.

Learners use the internet to gather informatino about the solar system and space. In groups, they create a slideshow in which they use illustrations from the internet and include their own text. They complete the lesson plan by going on...

For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 6-paragraph article regarding dinosaur extinction and respond to 5 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.

Fourth graders research and analyze theories on why dinosaurs became extinct. They need to find clues as to what the cause may have been. They record the evidence that they find to support their theory on the Dinosaur Extinction Theory...

Fifth graders, in groups, create a pictorial model of the solar system and place the planets in correct order.

In this cloze activity worksheet, students use their reading comprehension skills to fill in 22 blanks in a 1-page reading selection regarding the solar system. A word bank is provided.

In this solar system worksheet, students fill in 21 blanks with words from a word bank at the top of the page. They include information about the solar system, terrestrial planets, gaseous planets, and planetoids.

Students study the term living fossil and examine why some of the reasons they survived.  In this fossils lesson students form a hypothesis and use data to see if it is accurate. 

For this universe quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions that cover a variety of concepts about the universe: constellations, black holes, the solar system, etc.

Students plan a mission to a recently discovered planet. In this science lesson, students research spacecraft design, distances in space, long-term missions in space, and life-sustaining planets. Students work in groups to research an...