8th Grade Science Activities

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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

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The First Man in Space

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Yuri Alekseivich Gagarin, the first human ever to fly in space.

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Science

Space Exploration

Astronauts and Space Flights

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Comparing the Planets Activity

Compare each planet's diameter, distance from the Sun, and number of moons in this enrichment activity for space…

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Space and Astronomy

Planets

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ACTIVITIES

Solar System Trading Cards

Students create "trading cards" of the sun and other objects in the solar system to demonstrate their understanding of…

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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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Star Temperature and Color Activity

In this space science activity, students use information about temperature to correctly color the North Star, Procyon B,…

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Space and Astronomy

Stars

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The Tides

Students construct a model to illustrate how the position of Earth, the sun, and the moon affect the tides. Assesses…

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Space and Astronomy

Moon

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Sizes of Stars

Students conceptualize the enormous differences in size among four categories of stars. Assesses their understanding of…

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Space and Astronomy

Stars

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Tracking the Space Station

Encourage your students to catch a glimpse of the space station in the night sky.

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Space Exploration

Astronauts and Space Flights

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Astronomy & Climatology Printable Book (6-10)

Help your class discover astronomy and climatology, with this printable book of worksheets and lessons. Students will…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Weather

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Sally Ride, First Woman on Space Shuttle

Interesting facts and fun activities related to Sally Ride, the first woman on the space shuttle.

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Space Exploration

Astronauts and Space Flights

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The Moons of Mars

Interesting facts and fun activities related to the Martian moon Phobos.

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Space and Astronomy

Moon

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Two-Way Satellite Communication

Interesting facts and fun activities related to two-way satellite communication.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Satellites

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Planetary Features

Students work in groups to research features of the planets of the solar system and present their findings to the class.

Subjects:

Planets

Writing Research Papers

Space and Astronomy

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Planet Projects

Students calculate the speed of rotation of the larger planets. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it…

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Space and Astronomy

Planets

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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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Phases of Venus Flipbook

Students make a flipbook depicting the changing phases of Venus.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Let's Make a Comet

Guide students through the steps of making a miniature comet in the classroom.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

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Using Astronomical Methods to Model Distances

Plot the inner and outer planets' distance from the Sun in this space science printable. Then, use the models to answer…

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Science

Solar System

Mathematics

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How Rockets Propel Spacecraft Activity

Study how rockets propel spacecraft in this science printable. Students will define terms about rockets and spacecraft…

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Science

Space Exploration

Astronauts and Space Flights

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Earth Statistics Activity

Encourage students to learn about their planet through this math and science worksheet. Students will use reference…

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Science

Earth

Mathematics

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Earth and Shadows: The Reasons for Seasons

Try a printable science activity that helps students understand the reasons for the seasons by making a model of Earth…

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Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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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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Solar System

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