Sixth graders understand the patterns of change observable on Earth as a result of the movement of the different bodies in the solar system. They identify the physical characteristics of the different components of the solar system.

Students observe and identify the various types of clouds. They compare clouds to clouds on a chart, and in small groups compose and present a group poem about clouds and weather.

Students apply what they recall about objects in motion by animati ng sequences of pictures that model a set of physical conditions. They animate the orbital motions of the Earth, the space shuttle, and the Moon based on calculations of...

Fourth graders explore meteorologists. They explore symbols on a weather map and make five day forecasts.

Fourth graders observe a demonstration experiment showing air pressure. They explain air pressure by completing the worksheet.

Students use lecture and research to answer the question: Why is the sky blue? students research a variety of other sky phenomena, chart their observations and participate in experiments.

Fourth graders relate myths to weather phenomenon. They write and illustrated a weather myth and present it to the class.

Students write newspaper articles using a "weather record" worksheet and information they find in newspapers.

Fourth graders research the need to prepared for a severe weather event. They select one type of weather condition and explain how to be prepared in a report.

Fourth graders review weather terms by playing a game of Weather Jeopardy.

In this universe quiz learning exercise, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions that cover a variety of concepts about the universe: constellations, black holes, the solar system, etc.

Students explore climate regions. For this climate lesson, students examine the climate regions of Alaska as well as the state of Hawaii. Students research selected Internet sources to gather information regarding the climates present in...

In this earthquake exploration worksheet, students complete 2 prior knowledge questions, then use "2D Eclipse Gizmo" to conduct several activities, completing short answer questions when finished.

In this earthquake exploration worksheet, students complete 3 prior knowledge questions, then use "Eclipse Gizmo" to conduct several activities, completing short answer questions when finished.

Students demonstrate understanding of shadows by creating a physical model of concepts taught.

Students explore the tools used by Columbus to chart his latitude. They study the change of a location over time.

Second graders, in groups, examine how it doesn't matter if they can see the planets in the solar system or not--they're there.

In this eclipses worksheet, students will compare diagrams of a total solar eclipse with a total lunar eclipse. Students will complete 6 short answer questions based on these diagrams.

Fourth graders investigate the attraction between two different charges to explain the concept of lightning in a thunderstorm.

Students use Hyperstudio to review important points before taking a test at the end of a study unit on the solar system. This concept could easily be switched to many different topics.

Students gain appreciation of the vastness of our galaxy by viewing an applet about the Milky Way. Students hypothesize about how long it would take to get from Earth to Pluto.

Earth's revolution, rotation, tilt, day and night cycle, and the sun's apparent movement across the earth are explored.

For this activity, students visit a small section of the schoolyard and record observations in a scientific journal. They will observe different things as the school year progresses, including ecological relationships, human impact on...

An interactive simulation that teaches about gravitational force, circular motion, and astronomy by manipulating the sun, earth, moon, and a space station to observe the effects of gravity and orbital paths. This simulation can either be...