Build a Scale Model of the Solar System Students build a scale model of the solar system. This activity includes Pluto as a planet,...		Planetary Facts Use a printable that contains facts about the planets. This printable includes Pluto as a...
Planet Projects Students calculate the speed of rotation of the larger planets. This activity includes Pluto as...		Earth's Journey Through the Universe Students partake in a simulation to help them locate the Earth and determine how fast the Earth...
Controversy of Earth's Position Students learn about Galileo's proof of a Heliocentric solar system.		Ancient Astronomers Teach students about the lives and ideas of ancient astronomers with a research activity.
Phases of Venus Flipbook Students make a flipbook depicting the changing phases of Venus.		Following the Sun Students make a record of the sun's motion during a day by using the shadow of a stick.
Explanation of the Tides Teach students about how the moon influences the tides.		Constellations: Pictures in the Sky Lesson Plan Use this lesson plan to teach students about constellations.
The Geomagnetic Field Use this lesson plan to teach students about the magnetic field surrounding the Earth.		Early Astronomers Teach students about the lives and ideas of early astronomers with a research activity.
Let's Make a Comet Guide students through the steps of making a miniature comet in the classroom.		Zodiac Constellations Use a printable that contains pictures and visual representations of the zodiac constellations.
Asteroids Teach students about the possibilities of an asteroid collision with Earth. This is an...		The Great Space Race Teach students about the race between the US and the USSR to get into space.
View of a Comet from Earth Demonstrate to students how a comet looks from Earth.		Plotting the Apollo Landing Sites Students learn about the Apollo missions' landing sites.
Constellation Activities Teach your students about constellations with these three activities.		A Magnificent Flying Machine Teach students about the Space Shuttle and how it works.