- Bringing
the Solar System to Life- This Science activity, part of a unit
on the Solar System, uses role playing to demonstrate the universe and
its connection to the sun.
- Challenger Center for Space Science
Education- A wide range of downloadable resources, creative activities
and educational programs — to help them unlock young imaginations.
- Classifying Galaxies-
Students will observe how the galaxy classification system of Edwin
Hubble assigns galaxies to different groups according to their shapes
. Students will attempt to categorize unknown galaxies according to
the Hubble classification descriptors.
- Classroom
Planetarium- Understand the planets’ relative distance from the
sun and their approximate size in relation to the Earth.
- Constellations-
The purpose of the following activities is to strengthen the skills
of visual perception, observation, and recording by using repetition
of visual bulletin board displays of the North Polar Constellations
and graphing those star patterns.
- Crashed
on the Moon- I use it in Earth-Space Science to make the differences
between the environments on the earth and the moon more relevant, and
to set the stage for our study of the basic environmental differences
between the earth and other planets.
- Describe
the Universe- To practice use of adjectives. To think more in depth
about the properties of astronomical objects.
- Discovering
the Earth's Journey around the Sun- The following lesson will
help students to more fully understand our planet's relationship to
the sun.
-
Educational Space Simulations Project- 15 activities and labs.
- Exploring
Planets in the Classroom- 25 hands-on science activities are provided
in classroom-ready pages for both teachers and students for exploring
Earth, the planets, geology, and space sciences.
- Extraterrestrials-
In order for such a message to be effective, it must show that the senders
(humans from Earth) are capable of advanced thinking, but it must not
depend on the ability of extraterrestrials to understand any Earth language.
- Flight
Paths of Orbiting Satellites- One question frequently asked by students
after viewing reports of Space Shuttle launches, has to do with a large
world map used at NASA to display the path of the Shuttle as it orbits
earth.
- Glowing
Glimpses of Our Universe- The purpose of these activities is to
bring space "home" to young people. The abstractness of our universe
is so incomprehensible to young people that they often give up before
even trying to understand.
- Gravity
and Weight on Other Planets- Students will practice multiplication
skills. Students will learn about mass, weight, and gravity.
- How
Big Is That Star?- Students will be able to explain the relationship
between radius and mass among a list of stars. Students will understand
how a binary star system's orbit can cause changes in the observed brightness
of the system.
-
How Much Rock is in an Icy Moon?- To calculate the percentages of
rock and ice in the moons of the outer planets.
- Inertia
in Motion- Students will use observation skills to draw conclusions
and make predictions. Students will understand the first law of motion,
inertia, force, and friction.
- Interplanetary
Distance and Time Travel- Students realize how long it takes to
travel specific distances at different speeds by modeling and comparisons.
- Inquirer's Guide
to the Universe- Tips on inquiry in the classroom.
- Jeopardy
Review- The game is a motivational tool to enhance enjoyment of
reviewing concepts.
- Magic
School Bus Lost In Space- The students will list the different planets
in the solar system. The students will place the planets in their proper
place in their diagram.
- Mapping
Constellations- To develop an awareness and appreciation of star
patterns through observation of the night sky.
- Measuring
the Diameter of the Sun- . Yet, a simple instrument can be constructed
which will provide measurement data that permits a relatively accurate
measurement of the sun's diameter.
- Mnemonics-
To learn the names of the planets and zodiacal constellations.
- Name
That Constellation- To learn some of the myths of the constellations.
- NASA
Lewis Teacher Resource Center- over 200 lessons.
- Once
in a Blue Moon- The students will demonstrate an understanding of
moon features by creating an art/writing project about the moon.
- Online
Discovery- A complete on-line unit.
- Our
Solar System- To compare and contrast planets within the solar system,
using database software to search and prepare tables and reports.
- Phases
of the Moon- Students will acquire knowledge of how the phases of
the moon occur in planet and satellite rotation and demonstrate their
understanding by writing an explanation of what they did and how and
why it happens.
- Phases of
the Moon- A great explanation!
- Planet
For Sale!- Marketing a Planet's value, can be a fun and rewarding
educational experience!
- Probes,
Exploration and Application- This lesson incorporates the learning
cycle format with space science material. The lesson examines some of
the benefits of the space program to our life on Earth.
- Solar
Energy Experiment- The purpose of the following experiment is to
demonstrate that energy from the sun can be collected and stored in
many ways.
- The
Solar System- The students will be able to identify the nine planets
and all their features and characteristics. The students will be able
to understand the interaction and organization in the solar system and
the universe and how it affects life on Earth.
- Solar
System Bowl- This lesson is designed for review of the solar system.
It is fun for students and involves cooperative learning. The children
should have a good working knowledge of the information being reviewed.
- Solar
System Stories- The students will create a 14-to 20-page science
fiction book about the solar system.
- Space
Shuttle- To develop an understanding of the space shuttle and its
function in our space program.
- Space Day- Lessons to be incorporated
with Space Day.
- Stanford
SOLAR Center- Exciting activities, images, interactive tools, text,
and other resources to let you research our special star -- the Sun.
- Star
Magnitude Graphing-
- Stars
and Constellations- Students will learn through hands-on activities
about various stars and constellations. They will also learn mythological
background pertaining to some constellations.
- Student Experimental Payload Program-Brand
new site still under development.
- Students for the Exploration and Development
of Space (SEDS)- Image archive and lessons
- Stories
in the Sky- To give students a better understanding of tall tales
and constellations.
- Take
a Walk Through Our Solar System- To model the correct size of and
distance between the planets; To show why it's called "space;" the vast
emptiness between the planets.
- The
Big Bang Theory- Demonstrate, using graphical analysis, how different
masses react to the same force.
- The
Earth, Sun Moon and Stars Unit (Planets Too!)- A through unit.
- The
Moon Phase Trek- Students will use drawing paper, softballs, and
flashlights to simulate the phases of the moon.
- The
Mystery Constellation- The students will be introduced to at least
twelve constellations before astronomy unit is taught in the spring.
They will be able to identify each one on a sky map.
- The
Solar System- As students investigate and understand the forces
of gravity and the consequences of the Earth's movement, they can better
comprehend Earth's place in the solar system.
- Understanding
the Planets- This activity may be used in connection with a science
(astronomy) unit on the solar system and planets.
- Understanding
the Universe- The stages of evolution a star goes through are determined
by the size of the star.
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