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Space Sciences Teacher Resources

These printables, lessons, and activities for space sciences are out of this world! Encourage students to explore what is known about the universe, and imagine what is still to be discovered with these cross-curricular teaching resources. There are handouts for elementary, intermediate, and secondary students on a variety of subjects. From determining students' weight in space to making a miniature comet, you'll find fun activities for math, art, technology, science, language arts, and more!

Whiteboard Compatible Mini-Lessons

Astronomy Through the Ages Mini-Lesson
Meet the Planets Mini-Lesson
More Mini-Lessons

Printables for Grades K-4

Zodiac Constellations
Moon Phases
Touring the Solar System
Reading Comprehension: The Moon
Moon's Phases Lesson Plan
Stories in the Stars
Constellations: Pictures in the Sky Lesson Plan
More Popular Space Sciences Printables

Printables for Grades 5-8

Build a Scale Model of the Solar System
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Activity
Force and Motion
Explanation of the Tides
Moon Things
What Is a Star's Life Cycle?
Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
More Popular Space Sciences Printables

Printables for Grades 9-12

The Life Cycle of a Star
What Causes an Eclipse of the Sun?
Solar System Test
Solar System Trading Cards
What Causes Seasons?
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Lecture Notes and Facts
How Is Space Explored?
More Popular Space Sciences Printables

Quizzes

Solar System Quiz
Fields of Science Quiz

Lesson Plans

Gravity and Weight on Other Planets
Make Your Own Solar Eclipse
Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
More Space Sciences Lesson Plans

Space Graphic Organizers

Earth: Landform or Body of Water
KWL Chart - Earth and Sky
The Moon and Stars
Sunrise and Sunset
What Do You Know About the Moon?
Stars Writing Activity

References

Planet Facts and Figures
Astronomy Terms
Eclipses of the Sun and Moon, 2005 - 2012
Global Warming: So, What's the Big Deal?
Tracking the Space Station
Moon Facts
Mercury - Facts and Figures
More Space Sciences References

Space Activities for Science Class

A Visit to Outer Space
Making a Parabolic Hot Dog Cooker
Phases of the Moon Lab
Star Patterns
Scale Model of the Planets
How Can We Describe the Sun?
Inertia in Motion
More Popular Space Activities for Science Class

Technology Resources for Space Sciences

The Nine Planets
Sample the Solar System
Studying the Solar System with Spreadsheets
Star Magnitude Graphing
How Distant Are the Planets from the Sun?
More Popular Technology Resources for Science Class

Space & Mathematics Connected

Space Dot-to-Dot (1-10)
Distances Between the Planets
Measuring the Solar System
Comets
Parabolic Antennas
Telescopes
Our Growing Planet
More Math Activities for Space Sciences

Digital Books

Eyewitness: Space Exploration
Eyewitness: Astronomy
Gallery of DK Digital Books for Life Science
Gallery of DK Digital Books for Earth Science

Space & Art Connected

An Illustrated Astronomy Glossary
Science Fun: Telescope Puzzle
Science and Language Arts: Moon Story
Science and Technology: Observing Space
Explaining the Winter Solstice
Making a Pocket Sundial
Space Pictures
Literature & Math: Stories about Planets

Language Arts Activities

The Solar System: Vocabulary
The Planets
Reason for the Seasons -- Reading 12
Zathura Teacher's Guide
Seasons of the Year
NSTA Recommends -- Interdisciplinary Connections for Grades 9-12
The Sky's the Limit
More Popular Language Arts Activities for Space Sciences

Social Studies Activities

Dr. Mae Jemison
People in Space: The Pioneers
Early Astronomers
Our Beautiful Earth
Orphan Boy
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Fact Sheet
Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
More Social Studies Activities for Space Sciences

Space & History Connected

The Great Space Race
Space Explorations
History of the Calendar
Concept of Flight Unit
Science, Technology, and Society: Robots in Space
Science, Technology, and Society: Time Machine
Halley's Comet
More History Resources for Space Sciences

Resources on Planets

Water on Planet Earth
Our Planets
Planet Jupiter
Venus Facts and Figures
Mars Facts and Figures
Jupiter Facts and Figures
What and When Is Fall?
More Popular Resources on Planets

Space Exploration Resources

A Day in Space Sub Kit (Grades 5-6)
NASA Ships and Space Stations
Design Your Own Space Suit
A Space Maze
Refracting Telescope
Frequently Used Air and Space Terms
Weightlessness and Gravity
More Popular Space Exploration Resources

Solar System Resources

Our Solar System: In Order From the Sun
Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors - Review Sheet
Scale Model of the Solar System
What Is the Solar System?
Solar System Soup -- Student Guide
The Solar System: Family Activity
The Big Bang: An Expanding Universe
More Popular Solar System Resources

Related Resources

Eclipse Resources
Environmental Science Resources

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