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A Journey Through Space Unit Plan  |
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A unit in which students are taken through the resource-based learning/inquiry process. Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of resources, both paper and electronic, to find out about the solar system and history of space travel. Students will work together to produce a Hyperstudio page to share their learning.
http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/resources/units/planets/home.html
Grade Level(s):
3-5
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6
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Rate It | | Activity Idea Place: Night and Day |
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Arts/Crafts, games, songs, and activities for a space theme.
http://www.123child.com/UBB/showthread.php?t=6337
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K
• Rating:
6
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Rate It | | Astronomy |
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Students will learn the importance of our advancement in space technology and space education. The activities will demonstrate the science concepts in a more inviting and motivational manner
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science...
Grade Level(s):
3-5, 6-8
• Rating:
2
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Rate It | | Blast Off - Paper Rockets |
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from More Mudpies to Magnets
http://www.ghbooks.com/activity/activity.cfm?bookid=10015&page=126
Grade Level(s):
Preschool
• Rating:
5
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13
Rate It | | Bringing the Solar System to Life |
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Part of a unit on the Solar System uses role playing to demonstrate the universe and its connection to the sun.
http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/cecsci/cecsci067.html
Grade Level(s):
1-2
• Rating:
8
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Rate It | | Constellations |
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The purpose of the 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.
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science...
Grade Level(s):
3-5, 6-8
Rate It | | Once in a Blue Moon |
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The students will demonstrate an understanding of moon features by creating an art/writing project about the moon.
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science...
Grade Level(s):
1-2
• Rating:
5
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13
Rate It | | Our Solar System |
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A science lesson introducing the nine planets in our solar system.(planet sizes, order, key characteristics)
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science...
Grade Level(s):
3-5
• Rating:
4
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Rate It | | Outer Space: Star Shine |
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from The Giant Encyclopedia of Science Activities
http://www.ghbooks.com/activity/activity.cfm?bookid=18325&page=402
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K
• Rating:
5
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7
Rate It | | Phases of the Moon |
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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.
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science...
Grade Level(s):
3-5, 6-8
Rate It | | Pop Bottle Programming |
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Make a Water-Powered Rocket
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/00000981.htm
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2
Rate It | | Science Tables Made Exciting |
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Scroll down to "Our Galaxy" for cool ideas - You can make starscopes and star dust, experience life on the moon, and work in outer space. There's also many ideas for other themes.
http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/00011_en.htm
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2
Rate It | | Space Themed Crafts |
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DLTK's Space Theme Section
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/space/space.html
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2
• Rating:
8
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Rate It | | Space Unit |
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"Blast off to the final frontier" with Inside Kindergarten's space unit
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/2221/space.html
Grade Level(s):
K
• Rating:
5
Votes:
9
Rate It | | The Earth, Sun Moon and Stars Unit (Planets too!) |
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This lesson plan includes 10 learning center activites that students may choose from, 10 briefly outlined lesson ideas, and directions for three other hands-on activities all related to the solar system: earth and other planets, the moon, the sun, stars , and constellations.
http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Space_Sciences/SPA0007.h...
Grade Level(s):
3-5
• Rating:
6
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6
Rate It | | The Moon Phase Trek |
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Students will use drawing paper, softballs, and flashlights to simulate the phases of the moon.
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science...
Grade Level(s):
6-8
Rate It | | The Solar System and Astronomy |
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A thematic unit with activities for PreK-3 created by university students. It also includes many internet links for exploring.
http://www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/solar.htm
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2, 3-5
• Rating:
6
Votes:
7
Rate It | | The Virginia Moon Colony |
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Incorporates study of the moon and moon colonization/problem solving.
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/class/edis/590s4/Fajardo/A_Virginia...
Grade Level(s):
3-5
Rate It | | To the Stars and Back |
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Lessons for each grade level
http://www.angelfire.com/al/ToTheStarsAndBack/lessons.html
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
Rate It | | A Solar System Coloring Book |
Printable
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A page for each planet and other terrestrial objects that includes facts
http://www.windows.umich.edu/cgi-bin/redirect.cgi/coloring_book/index....
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2
• Rating:
7
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Rate It | | Color Guide |
Resource Site
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This is a guide for coloring the planets
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour.cgi?link=pk_10.html&sw=false&...
Grade Level(s):
Preschool, K, 1-2, 3-5
Rate It | | Space Day |
Resource Site
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Space Day is during the first week of May - This site has resources for teachers and kids.
http://www.spaceday.com/
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
Rate It | | The Nine Planets |
Resource Site
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A multimedia tour of the solar system - my kinders LOVE to go to this site and view images of the planets!!
http://www.seds.org/billa/tnp/
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
• Rating:
6
Votes:
8
Rate It | | Windows to the Universe |
Resource Site
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There is a lot of information here to keep you busy.
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour.cgi?link=/windows3.html&sw=fa...
Grade Level(s):
K, 1-2, 3-5
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