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The Astronomy Project
A passage about an astronomy lesson may leave readers starstruck. Fifth graders read about a class's exploration into the makeup of the galaxy and its constellations before answering six questions about the terms and vocabulary words...
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Miss Mitchell's Comet
Maria Mitchell discovered a comet, became the first female astronomer in the United States, and even has a crater on the moon named after her! Learn more about her passion for the stars with an informative reading passage, followed by...
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Kids Astronomy Word Match
In this astronomy vocabulary instructional activity, students examine 16 definitions and fill in the blanks with the astronomy terms defined.
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Visual Vocabulary
Students use context clues to determine an understanding for vocabulary words in texts. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students recognize linguistic features in their readings to help them to figure out words.
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Spelling List 36: Sight Words, Shun Sound, and Academic Vocabulary
In this spelling list instructional activity, students practice spelling words that are sight words, shun sounds, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.
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Branches of Earth Science Wordle
Acquaint your class with the 4 branches of earth science with this visual representation of the different branches. Using 4 different colors, learners categorize the provided words into the separate branches of earth science:...
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Astronomy Unit Word List
In this astronomy worksheet, 8th graders are given 29 vocabulary words from their textbook unit and are to define the terms using their book and class notes.
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Spelling List 35: Sight Words, Gk Roots Audio/Astro, and Academic Vocabulary
For this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are sight words, Greek roots audi/astro, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.
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Stars
In this stars learning exercise, students review characteristics of stars and different constellations. This learning exercise has 14 vocabulary words placed in a crossword puzzle.
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Astronomy: Earth/Moon
Learners investigate the Earth and the Moon. They select activities from a menu of options including viewing videos, drawing magnetic fields and plate tectonics, creating vocabulary flashcards, observing the phases of the moon over a...
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The Vocabulary of Space
Young scholars build their knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to space. In this space lesson, students discuss four categories of words and phrases related to space.
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Biology Training Conclusion
Gravity is just one consideration when determining human habitability on a new planet. The lesson connects four different units and starts with connecting the various systems: planetary systems, human body systems, etc. After scholars...
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Astronomy 29-2 Word Search
In this science activity, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to space science. There are 9 words/phrases located in the puzzle.
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Astronomy 30-3 Word Search
In this science worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to space science. There are 13 words/phrases located in the puzzle.
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An Alphabet Journey Through Space
Third graders author a book about the universe to be shared with a younger audience. After compiling an alphabetic list of words related to the universe, 3rd graders research a definition for each word and put them in book form. Books...
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Star Party
In this space worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to the stars and space. There are 15 words located in the puzzle.
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Space Exploration to Find Habitable Planets
Students explore space science by reviewing scientific vocabulary terms. For this planet identification lesson, students identify the nine planets in our solar system and discuss which ones could potentially harbor life at some point....
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Science A to Z Puzzle
In this science worksheet, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the sciences in the word search. Then they write each on the corresponding line to the right of the puzzle.
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The Universe
Students describe what scientists mean by an "expanding universe" in their own words. They explain how scientists comprehend the universie is expanding. Students comprehend the vast scale of the universe. They comprehend how theory...
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Bank On It! Antarctica
In this vocabulary worksheet, students read an informational paragraph about Antarctica. Students then fill in the 17 blanks with words from the word bank.
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The Difference Between Comets, Meteors And Asteroids
Students use Venn diagrams to highlight the similarities and differences between comets, meteors, and asteroids.
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The amazing and Beautiful Aurora
Learners research the aurora. In this aurora lesson, students participate in a webquest about the aurora. Webquest worksheet is included.
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The Amazing and Beautiful Aurora
Pupils create an oil pastel painting. In this pastel painting lesson, students examine images of the aurora borealis. Pupils produce an original pastel painting of the aurora.
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Coordinate Graphs
Students use coordinate graphs in order to identify objects and their locations. They are shown how to plot the x and y coordinates and then are given values to be plotted during guided and independent practice. Students are assessed on...