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Science Fiction Stories

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students write a story. In this genre lesson, students read a science fiction story and discuss its characteristics. Students brainstorm a list of things that if scientifically changed would alter the way we live our lives. Students...
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Our Changing View of the Solar System

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify and name the eight planets and the five dwarf planets in our solar system. In this space science lesson, students view a slideshow of the planets and label them on an included Solar System chart.
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Imagery

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students write using imagery. In this descriptive writing lesson students write a descriptive paragraph about their favorite season. They use a chart to compile words related to their senses and emotions.
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Subtraction Word Problems #3

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this subtraction worksheet, students show their word in spaces provided, solving a set of 4 subtraction word problems. Answers are included on page 2.
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Global Warming or Climate Change?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive global warming and climate change learning exercise, learners respond to 10 multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Global Warming or Climate Change?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this online interactive global warming and climate change learning exercise, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Water and Ice: Part 1

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe the state changes in water. In this matter lesson, students observe, measure, and describe water as it changes state. Students explore how water can change from a solid to a liquid then back again. They journal their...
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Explorit's Astronomy 2. Quiz

For Students 5th - 6th
In this astronomy learning exercise, students complete a five question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about astronomy. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Our Sky: Home of Stars and Planets

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners discover that astronomy is a branch of science that includes the study of planets, stars, and constellations.
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Shadows

For Teachers 1st
First graders measure how a shadow changes over the course of a day. They write about what they would do if they lost their shadow, and make silhouettes of themselves. Students make up a shadow dance and read stories about shadows.
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The Solar System

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this science worksheet, students learn the names of the 9 planets in our solar system (Pluto is still included here) and locate them in a word search. Students answer 9 questions about the planets--their positions and attributes.
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The Solar System

For Students 3rd - 4th
In these space science worksheets, students find the words in the word search puzzle. Students then answer the nine questions about the planets.
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Sky Pictures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate constellations. In this space science lesson plan, students view transparencies of constellations and identify the zodiac constellations. Students research the legends connected with the constellations.
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The 'Solar' System Past and Present

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners identify cardinal and intermediate directions, recognize that models changes due to new or improved observations and technology, identify the major characteristics of the planets including their positions in the solar system,...
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Estimation Quiz: Use a Table

For Students 5th - 6th
In this estimation worksheet, students use information about planets, given in a table, to complete a 16 question quiz. Answers are included on page 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Flying Through the Solar System

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners create a model of the solar system out of candy. They write a book about their travels through the Solar System, beginning at age ten and reaching Pluto at age seventy.
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Out of This World 1

For Students 4th - 6th
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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5th Grade Reading Test B

For Students 5th
In this grade 5 reading test, 5th graders complete a 24 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 5 concepts. 
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Scale Model of the Solar System

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the size of the planets. In this science lesson plan, students create a scale model of the solar system. Students determine a scaling factor and calculate the size of their planets. Students create a scale drawing of the...
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Ride the Tide

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine the cause-and-effect relationship between tides and the rocky coast ecosystem. They complete a worksheet that illustrates the intertidal zone.
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The Tides of Change Worksheet (Part 1)

For Teachers 1st
In this science worksheet, 1st graders track the tides of the ocean for a number of days and examine the data to determine the meaning of the pattern.
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Solar and Lunar Eclipses

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine eclipses. In this eclipse lesson, students investigate solar and lunar eclipses. Students complete a WebQuest and write a descriptive summary of eclipses. Lesson references a WebQuest, but does not include a link.
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Sky Watching

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine telescopes and understand how they have helped us better understand the sky.  For this astronomy lesson students complete a worksheet and a lab activity.
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Solar System: Let's Take a Trip

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders consider outer space. In this introductory solar system lesson, 3rd graders complete a KWL chart and listen to the story The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, by Joanna Cole & Bruce Degen. They will contribute...

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