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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

Dr. Mae Jemison
Moon Phases
Benjamin Banneker, Astronomer
Zodiac Constellations
Touring the Solar System
The Moon Landing & Outer Space—A Guide for Educators
Moon's Phases Lesson Plan
More Popular Space Sciences Printables

Printables for Grades 5-8

Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Activity
Earth and Shadows: The Reasons for Seasons
Force and Motion
Build a Scale Model of the Solar System
Constellations: Pictures in the Sky Lesson Plan
Me and My Shadow
The Life Cycle of a Star
More Popular Space Sciences Printables

Printables for Grades 9-12

Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Lecture Notes and Facts
What Is a Star's Life Cycle?
Moon Things
Solar System Trading Cards
The Phases of the Moon
Solar System Test
Sizes of Stars
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
What Do You Know About the Moon?
The Moon and Stars
KWL Chart - Earth and Sky
Sunrise and Sunset
Stars Writing Activity

References

Planet Facts and Figures
Moon Facts
Mercury - Facts and Figures
Astronomy Terms
The Winter Solstice
Global Warming: So, What's the Big Deal?
Pluto - Facts and Figures
More Space Sciences References

Space Activities for Science Class

How Are Shadows Made?
Phases of the Moon Lab
How Are Day and Night Different?
Investigate Activity: Observing Shadows Caused by Sunlight
Scale Model of the Planets
How Can We Describe the Sun?
The Sun
More Popular Space Activities for Science Class

Technology Resources for Space Sciences

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

Space & Mathematics Connected

Distances Between the Planets
Our Growing Planet
Comets
Parabolic Antennas
Telescopes
It's Only a Paper Moon: Teacher's Guide
It's Only a Paper Moon -- Student Guide
More Math Activities for Space Sciences

Digital Books

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

Stories in the Stars
Reading Comprehension: The Moon
Winter Solstice Activities
The Planets
The Solar System: Vocabulary
Science and Language Arts: Synonyms and Antonyms
Seasons of the Year
More Popular Language Arts Activities for Space Sciences

Social Studies Activities

Orphan Boy
Early Astronomers
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Fact Sheet
Reading Warm-Up 32 for Gr. 3 & 4: Biography
Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology
Let's Explore Picture Writing
Getting Ready for Earthquakes
More Social Studies Activities for Space Sciences

Space & History Connected

Space Shuttles
The Great Space Race
Team Moon Teacher's Guide
History of the Calendar
Concept of Flight Unit
Science, Technology, and Society: Robots in Space
Science, Technology, and Society: Time Machine
More History Resources for Space Sciences

Resources on Planets

Our Planets
What Are the Phases of the Moon?
Spring Tides
Changes in the Earth's Surface: Family Activity
Explore Activity: Exploring a Model of the Earth's Layers
Investigate Activity: Investigating Sunlight and the Earth's Tilt
What Causes the Seasons
More Popular Resources on Planets

Space Exploration Resources

A Day in Space Sub Kit (Grades 5-6)
Weightlessness and Gravity
Design Your Own Space Suit
NASA Ships and Space Stations
A Space Maze
The Planet Uranus
Kingfisher Young Knowledge: Solar System Teacher's Guide
More Popular Space Exploration Resources

Solar System Resources

Our Solar System: In Order From the Sun
Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth
Scale Model of the Solar System
Explore Activity: Making a Model of the Solar System
What Keeps the Planets and Moons in Orbit?
Star Chart: Autumn Sky
The Solar System: Family Activity
More Popular Solar System Resources

Related Resources

Eclipse Resources
Environmental Science Resources

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