5th Grade Solar System

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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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The Solar System

Introduce the solar system with this printable fact sheet. Read all about the Sun, the eight planets that orbit it, and…

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Solar System

Science

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The Sun and Solar System Quiz

Review facts about the Sun and the eight planets in our solar system with this multiple-choice quiz.

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Solar System

Sun

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The Big Bang: An Expanding Universe

Try a printable science activity that illustrates the cosmological phenomenon of the Big Bang. Students learn how…

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Solar System

Science

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MAPS

Science and Social Studies: Make a Scale Map of the Solar System

Distribute a reading selection and critical thinking questions about the size of the solar system. This activity…

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Solar System

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Build a Scale Model of the Solar System

Students build a scale model of the solar system. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it is now…

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Solar System

Science

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Space Play: Tour of the Solar System

Students stage a play to demonstrate what they have learned about space and the solar system.

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Science

Solar System

Drama and Performing Arts

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Asteroids, Comets and Meteors

Use this worksheet to teach students about the small objects moving around the solar system. After reading about…

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Solar System

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Literature & Math: Stories about Planets

After reading "The Planet of Mars" by Shel Silverstein and The Planets in Our Solar System by Franklyn M. Branley,…

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Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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Gravity in Space

Give students this worksheet to teach them about gravity and our solar system. Students will learn about orbiting…

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Science

Solar System

Gravity

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Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors - Review Sheet

Children use this review sheet to reinforce concepts on comets, asteroids, and meteors. This printable includes a…

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Solar System

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LESSON PLANS

Making a Comet

The teacher mixes the ingredients of a comet to simulate the real thing for students.

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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

Science

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Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors - Background Information

A detailed summary of information on the smaller objects in the solar system.

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Solar System

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Controversy of Earth's Position

Students learn about Galileo's proof of a Heliocentric solar system.

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Solar System

Science

Space and Astronomy

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Explore Activity: Making a Model of the Solar System

Students use posterboard, markers, and scissors to make a model of the solar system. Materials list, rubric, worksheets,…

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Solar System

Space and Astronomy

Science

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Discovering a Planet: How to Tell a Star from a Planet

This printable science activity explains how you can tell the difference between a star and a planet when you are…

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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

Science

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Scale Models: Modeling the Solar System

In this printable science activity, students make a scale model of the solar system. This activity includes Pluto as a…

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Solar System

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Touring the Solar System

Easily organize facts about the solar system with these worksheets. Students will draw every planet and record important…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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The Universe

The universe is made up of tens of billions of galaxies! Read about the Big Bang, and learn how stars and planets form…

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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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Orbiting the Sun

How long does it take for each planet to orbit the Sun? Find out in this printable. Students will fill in the name of…

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Solar System

Space and Astronomy

Science

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Meteors and Meteorites

Find the facts and history behind meteors, fireballs, and shooting stars with this article.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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LESSON PLANS

Scale Model of the Solar System

Students learn the distances between the planets in our solar system.*This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even…

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Solar System

Space and Astronomy

Science

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