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The Sun and the Stars
How are the stars similar to the sun in our galaxy? Learn all about the solar system with a reading excerpt about the sun and the stars. Kids read an informational passage before they answer questions about reading comprehension,...
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Solar System Multiple Choice Activity
In this solar system worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice page pertaining to the solar system. Prior knowledge is assumed.
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Solar System Vocabulary 2
In this solar system instructional activity, students write vocabulary words describing the solar system next to their definitions. Students write 12 vocabulary words.
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Solar System Alphabet Activity
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.
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Solar System Crossword 2
In this solar system activity, students fill in a crossword that gives them clues about the solar system. Students solve 41 clues for the crossword.
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Scale Activities
How do you put something as large as the universe in perspective? Use a series of scale experiments. Classmates collaborate around four experiments to examine the scale of the earth-moon system, our solar system, the Milky Way galaxy,...
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Solar System
In this space science learning exercise, students complete each statement with the correct word or phrase related to the solar system. Then they locate each of the planets in a word search that follows.
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The Solar System
In this solar system word puzzle instructional activity, learners use the 17 clues regarding the solar system to fill in the blanks in the crossword puzzle.
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Solar System Crossword
In this solar system instructional activity, students fill in a crossword that gives them clues about the solar system. Students solve 31 clues for the crossword.
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Solar System Activity Pages
In this solar system worksheet, students complete a word search, crossword puzzle, word scramble, and cryptogram all relating to the solar system.
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Solar System
In this Solar System worksheet, students are quizzed. Students answer questions about the solar system and the planets and other celestial bodies that comprise it.
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The Universe Has Room for Change
In this universe and change activity, 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....
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Solar System 2
In this space worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to the Solar System. There are 31 words located in the puzzle.
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The Sun
In this space science worksheet, learners identify and name which gases make up the sun and the name of the part of the sun that we can see from Earth. Then they describe a solar eclipse and draw a diagram illustrating what happens...
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Galactic Address
In this galactic address worksheet, students identify the location of their classroom on a total of eleven maps. They identify their location on a map of their classroom, the school, the neighborhood, the city, the state, the country,...
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Space
In this space activity, students respond to 12 various questions related to the solar system, space exploration, and space facts. First, they list the number of moons each planet has. Then, students name the first space flight and who...
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Solar System
For this space worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to the Solar System. There are 23 words located in the puzzle.
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The Solar System
In this crossword puzzle instructional activity, students read the 20 clues about the solar system. Students then complete the puzzle with 20 words related to the solar system.
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Astronomy Test
In this astronomy test, students answer 50 true/false and multiple choice questions about the relationships of the earth, moon, and sun. The test also includes questions about the solar system, galaxies, and the universe. An answer key...
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Quiz: Astronomy
In this science worksheet, 3rd graders will focus on various aspects of astronomy. Students will respond to ten questions all pertaining to stars, constellations, planets, and our solar system.
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Astronomy
In this astronomy instructional activity, students read a detailed text about our solar system. Students then answer 15 questions about the information presented.
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The Drake Equation
In this Drake Equation worksheet, students read about how scientists can estimate the number of intelligent civilizations that may exist in our galaxy. Students answer 7 questions about the Drake Equation and they use the internet to...
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Our Solar System-- Fact File
For 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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Solar System
In this Solar System worksheet, 5th graders demonstrate knowledge of parts of the Solar System. Students unscramble letters to list these parts.