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Observational Astronomy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research about the characteristics of celestial bodies using a database. In this space science lesson, students collect data such as brightness, apparent color and size by observing the night sky. They share their findings with...
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Astronomy

For Teachers 3rd
Students complete a unit of lessons on our solar system, its stars, and astronomers. They record information in a space journal, design constellations, define key vocabulary, observe the phases of the moon, and create a group planet...
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What is a black hole anyway?

For Students 4th - 6th
For this black holes worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about black holes in space. Students complete 4 multiple choice questions.
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Lifecycle of a Star

For Students 6th - 8th
In this space science worksheet, students complete each statement with the correct word or phrase that related to the life-cycle of a star. Then they list the correct order of a stars life cycle. Students also define supernova and pulsar.
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Star Frames

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study constellations. In this space science instructional activity, 4th graders discover what makes stars, how bright stars are, and why constellations were created. Students make their own constellation using Saran Wrap...
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Worksheet 27 - Spring 1996

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math activity, students examine the position of an object and then use the formulas to determine its path over time. Then they apply the information in order to determine the traveling path of an asteroid in space.
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Our Solar System-- Fact File

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this space science worksheet, students read facts about the solar system. Students look at the diagram showing the position of the planets. Pluto is included as a planet here.
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Hello, Anybody Out There?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students understand that people believe there may be life in other solar systems. In this communication with other solar systems instructional activity, students analyze our planet and write things they want to communicate to other solar...
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How Far...How Powerful

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the concept of gamma ray bursts. They examine basic physics concepts about light, measure the shifts of spectral lines, and utilize Hubble's Law to deduce the velocity of an astronomical object.
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The Next Dimension

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the three dimensional Cartesian coordinate system and discuss how it is important for structural engineers in order to be able to describe locations in space to fellow engineers. They participate in a hands-on activity...
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Color Recognition

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars envision how space observatories make use of monochromatic filters to collect data on the color of objects in space. They see the actual colors of objects when they are in monochromatic light.
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Coding with Linear Equation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore linear equations. They participate in a simulation to save the International Space Station from intruders. Students create linear equations to save the Space Station from aliens.
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Solar System

For Students 6th - 10th
In this solar system, students review information about the planets found in our solar system. Students complete 15 fill in the blank questions and then find the 9 planets in a word search.
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Dark Matter In The Universe

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of dark matter and how it occurs in the universe. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students use the information by reading at least two articles about dark matter. They also generate...
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Teachers' Notes: Switch Gets Ready!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice multiplication facts, answer simple math questions from two, five, and ten times-tables, explore concept of halves and quarters, complete worksheet containing range of shapes to make shape picture, and sort data and...
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Moon Shadows

For Students 3rd
In this moon shadows worksheet, 3rd graders follow the directions to set up a demonstration about the sun, the earth and the moon.
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Phases of the moon

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this phases of the moon worksheet, students record in a record sheet the moon's phases over a period of several weeks. Students then answer one question.
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Creating Craters

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this making craters worksheet, students make craters using paper, sand, golf balls and other materials. Students follow 4 sets of directions and answer 3 short answer questions.
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Galileo's Gravity

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this gravity worksheet, learners use a ping pong ball, golf ball, tissue, and more to test which falls faster a heavy or light object. Students also answer 5 questions.
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Fly Away Moon Experiment

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fly away moon experiment worksheet, students follow the procedures to demonstrate the effects of gravity on the earth and the moon.
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Jet Propulsion

For Students 4th - 8th
In this science investigation worksheet, students follow the provided instructions to examine jet propulsion. Students respond to 11 questions regarding the investigation.
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The Expanding Universe

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this expanding universe worksheet, students create a universe with balloons, clothes pins, markers, and more and see what this means for the distance between the Earth and stars. Students follow 6 directions and answer 3 questions.
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Overcoming Friction 1

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this friction worksheet, students use books, a bucket, string, weights, and more to test what happens to friction when they use wheels to roll an object instead of sliding it. Students also answer 5 questions.
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Bones and Joints

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this bones and joints worksheet, students build a model of an arm with sticks, balls, and caps to see how bones and joints work. Students also answer 4 questions.