+
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Space Facts

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students read space facts and click on the links to research more about space objects. In this space lesson plan, students read about comets, planets, the moon, and more.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Last Year on Pluto

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine the astronomical concept of a year. They relate the passage of time on planets to historical events in the USA.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Solar System

For Students 4th - 5th
For this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 20 clues about the solar system. Students then complete the puzzle with 20 words related to the solar system.
+
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Our Universe: Always Moving, Always Changing

For Teachers 3rd
Students explore the main concepts of astronomy through the eleven lessons of this unit. The past, present, and future methods of studying the science are examined in this unit.
+
Writing
Curated OER

Hello, Is Anybody Out There? (cont.)

For Students 6th - 8th
In this space science worksheet, students read an informative passage about radio waves and the possibility of sending messages in space. The passage describes a "Sounds of Earth" record on the Voyager satellite which contains messages...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar System Challenge

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this solar system learning exercise, learners complete 13 multiple-choice questions to demonstrate their knowledge of the solar system.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar System Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 5th
For this solar system vocabulary skills worksheet, learners match the 13 solar system-related names and terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar System Crossword

For Students 4th - 6th
In this solar system crossword puzzle learning exercise, students use the 13 clues and the terms in the word bank to help them correctly complete the word puzzle.
+
Lesson Plan
University of Colorado

Phases of Charon

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Charon, the largest of Pluto's moons, was discovered in 1978. Lesson is a walk through of how to solve for the phases of Charon. It uses two different points on Pluto and takes into account the tilt of the pole, the rotational axis, and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Magic School Bus Lost in Space

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students explore outer space as they visit the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in order to learn about our solar system.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Solar System Cloze Activity

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this cloze activity activity, learners read the passage about the Solar System. Students use the 14 words in the word bank to help them complete the passage.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solar System Crossword 2

For Students 4th - 8th
In this solar system worksheet, students fill in a crossword that gives them clues about the solar system. Students solve 41 clues for the crossword.
+
Writing
Curated OER

Create an Alien Life Form

For Students 4th - 5th
In this creative writing worksheet, students answer a series of questions about an alien they imagine. There are also other pre-writing exercises about historical figures, monuments, a zoo, and other topics designed to aid in the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Earth's Magnetic Field and Magnetosphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the magnitude of Earth's magnetic field using PASCO. In this physics lesson, students describe the features of the magnetosphere. They explain how atmosphere layers protect the Earth.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Employee Behaviors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate knowledge of employee behaviors that promote career success. They demonstrate knowledge of career opportunities by identifying attitudes and behaviors that strengthen the individual work ethic and promote career...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Boosting Your Memory

For Students 7th - 10th
In this memory worksheet, students learn about three different ways to memorize given information. They make up phrases to help remember lists and they create mental maps to remember terms. They put what they learned to the test and...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nuclear Decay

For Students 9th - 12th
In this nuclear decay worksheet, students read about alpha and beta decay and the isotopes formed by the reactions. Students solve nine problems including writing the equations for the decay of radioactive isotopes, identifying the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What is the Solar System?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students study the solar system. In this solar system lesson, students create graphic organizers, and participate in class demonstrations illustrating size and distance within the solar system.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Space Exploration- Voyagers 1 and 2

For Students 4th - Higher Ed
Everyone loves to learn about outer space. This space exploration passage has 10 questions relating to Voyager 1 and 2. There are both comprehension and vocabulary questions. The activity could be used with upper elementary or ESL students.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Astronomy Test

For Students 6th - 8th
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...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Science Trail

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the solar system by conducting Earth science experiments. In this Sun lesson, students identify the different seasons on Earth and discuss their purpose and cause. Learners create a sundial and observe the changes to...
+
Worksheet
1
1
Curated OER

The Solar System Cloze Activity

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this cloze activity instructional activity, learners use their reading comprehension skills to fill in 22 blanks in a 1-page reading selection regarding the solar system. A word bank is provided.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Memory Techniques

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners enhance memorization skills by using the following techniques: acrostics, acronyms, number pictures, spelling memory tips, name pictures, grouping, and journey pegs.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Central Tendency

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and contrast different sets of data on the basis of measures of central tendency.

Other popular searches