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Heliocentric and Geocentric Models

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this worksheet, students read an informational article and view drawings of the two models. In this comprehension worksheet, students answer twelve questions.
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Salinity

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students take a provided ocean Trivia Quiz in order to start a discussion of the ocean. They then perform an experiment on how the amount of salt in the ocean affects it and varies from ocean to ocean.
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Scavenger Hunt: Who am I?

For Students 7th - 9th
In this solar system activity, students use an on line source to find the names of the people who discovered the planets, comets, asteroids, black holes and the idea of the big bang theory.
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The Solar System Cloze Activity

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this cloze activity worksheet, students read the passage about the Solar System. Students use the 14 words in the word bank to help them complete the passage.
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Space Science: Journey Through the Solar System

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore the Solar System and examine the characteristics of al the planets. Through research and discussion, they create catalogs of the Solar System's components. Next, students use their findings to create Powerpoint...
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Rocky Intertidal Field Trip

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars investigate tides and the land submerged under them.  In this intertidal field trip, Students visit the intertidal zone and observe the habitats and animals that live there.  Young scholars view the pools under...
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Spotting an Approaching Asteroid or Comet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this asteroid and comet worksheet, students read about the formula used to determine the brightness of asteroid. They apply this formula to solve 2 problems about asteroids and their brightness.
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The Life Cycle of a Star

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners investigate the life cycle of a star through research. Once research is complete, students prepare posters and present findings to class. Flash animation is included to help learners visualize life cycle of star researching.
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Sucking Students into an Understanding of Air Pressure and Vacuums

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students develop and test their ideas about air pressure and vacuums by conducting several investigations into the movement of fluids in tubes.
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Crossword: Solar System

For Students 4th - 5th
In this crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues about the solar system. For example, "All nine planets can be seen through a..."
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4th Grade Geography Multiple Choice

For Teachers 4th
In this grade 4 geography worksheet, 4th graders complete a total of 25 multiple choice questions relating to 4th grade geography concepts. An answer key is provided.
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Our Sky Clock

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore space science by completing a worksheet in class. In this astronomy instructional activity, students discuss and identify star patterns in the night sky and relate these patterns to the approximate time they appear....
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Gravity Gets You Down

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate the force of gravity and how it effects different objects that are put into acceleration when applied the experiment of free falling. They drop different objects that have a variety of masses and some that cause air...
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Angular Size and Similar Triangles

For Students 8th - 10th
In this angular size and similar triangles activity, students use the properties of similar triangles and the ratios of sides to solve for unknowns in given diagrams.
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Our Place in Space

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the different planets that make up the solar system. In this space science lesson, 3rd graders construct a scale model of the major planets. They explore their different unique features and dress up as planets.
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NASA Anniversary

For Students 5th - 10th
In this NASA Anniversary worksheet, learners complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions, survey, and...
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The Life Cycle of a Star

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the life cycle of a star and make conclusions based on evidence, research, and observation.  In this lesson on space and scientific investigation, students describe the relationships between science and...
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The Motions of the Oceans

For Teachers 6th
Students examine the topics of ocean waves, currents, and tides. They locate and label ocean currents on a world map, conduct experiments, analyze key vocabulary, view demonstrations and record the data, and complete handouts.
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GPS Treasure Hunt for Knowledge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine themselves as being part of a global community. In this global community activity, students investigate GPS systems. Students gain knowledge on how the device works. Students discover that satellites provide information...
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The Little Fluffy White Cloud

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read, analyze and interpret the short story "The Little Fluffy White Cloud" and then answer eighteen comprehension questions about the short story.
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Brain POP - Eclipse

For Students 6th - 8th
In this eclipse worksheet, students answer 7 fill in the blank questions, 4 matching questions, and complete a timeline table with.
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Exploring Dwarf Planet Eris

For Students 8th - 10th
In this planet Eris worksheet, students read about the discovery of this dwarf planet and its characteristics. Students answer 3 questions about the planets, the classification of planets and the definition of planets. Students define 7...
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The Tides-Ups and Downs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate tidal patters and the forces that cause the tides. In this tidal lesson plan, students explore and research the tides and complete 43 questions about the causes of the tides, how they are monitored and measured and...
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Sweet Candy Comets

For Teachers 4th
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...

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