Become an instant expert on astronomy. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce planets and theories about the solar system.
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Instant Expert: Astronomy

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Eyewitness: Astronomy
Reading Level
Intermediate
This book provides an in-depth, comprehensive look at astronomy with a unique integration of words and pictures.

Astronomy Through the Ages Mini-Lesson

Reading Level: Upper Elementary

Use this slideshow to give students a general introduction to astronomy and to illustrate how theories about the solar system have changed as scientists have gained more information.

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Meet the Planets Mini-Lesson

Reading Level: Upper Elementary

Use this slideshow to give students a general overview of the eight planets in our solar system.

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Eyewitness: Space Exploration
Reading Level
Intermediate
This is a spectacular and informative guide to the mysteries beyond Earth and the history of space exploration, including original photography of spacecraft, astronauts, satellites and planets.
Eye Wonder: Invention
Reading Level
Elementary
From the humble, but essential wheel to the space shuttle and beyond, in the home, in the air, or at the sea, this book shows how inventions have developed through the years to become the most familiar objects around us.

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History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

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Earth Day Activities: History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

Help your students work on their reading comprehension skills while learning all about Earth Day with this reading compr...

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Test Prep Strategies and Practice for Students

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

Help set your students up for academic success with this packet of test-taking tips, test preparation strategies, and pr...

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

Use this poetry toolbox workbook to support your students to learn different poetic terms and devices, and then practice...

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Sample the Solar System

Objectives: Students will choose the best approach for their research. Students will critique information found online.

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Astronomy Terms

The Milky Way, the galaxy containing our solar system, is about 100,000 light-years in diameter and about 10,00...

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An Illustrated Astronomy Glossary

ObjectivesStudents will learn the definitions of astronomy related terms.

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Observing an Eclipse

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Observing an Eclipse

FutureFit Extension Activity Reflect: Zodiac Constellations During a total solar eclipse, the moon completely covers t...

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Earth Facts and Figures

Earth is not perfectly round; it bulges at the equator and is flatter at the poles.

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Jupiter Facts and Figures

A belt of asteroids (fragments of rock and iron) between Mars and Jupiter separate the four inner planets from the five ...

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