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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!
Printables for Grades K-4
World Map
The Nine Planets
Astronomy Printable Book (K-4)
Astronomy Printable Book (3-6)
Touring the Solar System
Reading Comprehension: The Moon
Scale Model of the Planets
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Printables for Grades 5-8
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Activity
Solar System Trading Cards
Constellation Activities
Distances Between the Planets
Sizes of Stars
Astronomy & Climatology Printable Book (6-10)
Our Growing Planet
More Popular Space Sciences Printables
Printables for Grades 9-12
Moon Observation Chart
What and When is Fall?
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Lecture Notes and Facts
Spring Tides
Lunar Eclipse
Solar System Scale -- Student Guide
The Earth is Tilted
More Popular Space Sciences Printables
Quizzes
Solar System Quiz
Fields of Science Quiz
Lesson Plans
Gravity and Weight on Other Planets
Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
Inertia in Motion
More Space Sciences Lesson Plans
Space Graphic Organizers
Earth: Landform or Body of Water
KWL Chart - Earth and Sky
The Moon and Stars
What Do You Know About the Moon?
Stars Writing Activity
Sunrise and Sunset
References
Jupiter Facts and Figures
Venus Facts and Figures
Pluto - Facts and Figures
Mercury - Facts and Figures
Uranus Facts and Figures
Earth Facts and Figures
Astronomy Terms
More Space Sciences References
Space Activities for Science Class
An Illustrated Astronomy Glossary
Weightlessness and Gravity
Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Solar System Teacher's Guide
Chart 1: Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
A Planet Pictionary
Design Your Own Space Suit
How Can We Describe the Sun?
More Popular Space Activities for Science Class
Technology Resources for Space Sciences
Star Magnitude Graphing
Sample the Solar System
How Distant Are the Planets from the Sun?
Studying the Solar System with Spreadsheets
More Popular Technology Resources for Science Class
Space & Mathematics Connected
Chart 2: Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
Answer Key Chart 1: Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
Blast Off! A Space Counting Book Activity
Subtracting Three-Digit Numbers (Gr. 3)
Exploring Estimating Differences (Gr. 3)
Your Weight in Space
How High is that Tree? Part II
More Math Activities for Space Sciences
Space & Art Connected
Space Pictures
Science Fun: Telescope Puzzle
Science and Technology: Observing Space
Science and Language Arts: Moon Story
Explaining the Winter Solstice
Language Arts Activities
Astronomy Crossword Puzzle
Astronomy: Vocabulary
Let's Go Exploring
The Sky's the Limit
Seasons of the Year
Team Moon Teacher's Guide
The Planets
More Popular Language Arts Activities for Space Sciences
Social Studies Activities
Dr. Mae Jemison
Orphan Boy
Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer
Our Beautiful Earth
The First Man in Space
Getting Ready for Earthquakes
Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
More Social Studies Activities for Space Sciences
Space & History Connected
Space Explorations
Women in Space: Sally Ride and Christa McAuliffe
Concept of Flight Unit
Halley's Comet
Daily Warm-Up 44 for Gr. 3 & 4: American History
Disaster in the Air
Space Shuttles
More History Resources for Space Sciences
Resources on Global Warming
Global Warming: So, What's the Big Deal?
Global Warming: What It Is . . .
More Global Warming Resources
Resources on Planets
How Much Does It Weigh? Answer Key
Mars Facts and Figures
Saturn Facts and Figures
Our Solar System
Changes in the Earth's Surface: Family Activity
Our Planets
Neptune Facts and Figures
More Popular Resources on Planets
Space Exploration Resources
A Day in Space Sub Kit - Grades 5-6
A Space Maze
The Planet Uranus
Mission: New Earth
Space Ahoy
First Dog in Space
Sally Ride, First Woman on Space Shuttle
More Popular Space Exploration Resources
Solar System Resources
Big Bang! Teacher Guide
The Solar System: Family Activity
Scale Model of the Solar System
Controversy of Earth's Position
Build a Scale Model of the Solar System
Evidence of a Large Meteorite
Discovering a Planet: How to Tell a Star from a Planet
More Popular Solar System Resources
Eclipse Resources
Eclipse Quiz
Eclipse Quiz Answer Sheet
More Eclipse Resources

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