Space and Astronomy Lesson Plans
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Sample the Solar System
Deliver a lesson plan that presents a research project on the solar system.SubjectsScienceSpace and AstronomySolar System -
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Gravity and Weight on Other Planets
How much would you weigh on Pluto (if it was still a planet)? Students learn about gravity, mass, and weight by…SubjectsScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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Constellations: Pictures in the Sky Lesson Plan
The constellations reveal themselves one star at a time Use this lesson plan to teach students about constellations.…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyStars -
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Moon's Phases Lesson Plan
Use this lesson plan to teach students about the Moon's phases. This astronomy activity is perfect for elementary and…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyMoon -
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Make Your Own Solar Eclipse
Students learn how and why solar eclipses occur with this hands-on science activity. They create their own eclipse using…SubjectsSpace and AstronomyScience ProjectsScience -
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The Nine Planets
In this printable computer activity, students research the planets on the Internet and use PowerPoint or AppleWorks to…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingScienceSpace and Astronomy -
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The Great Space Race
Teach students about the race between the US and the USSR to get into space.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomySpace Exploration -
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Constellation Activities
Teach your students about constellations with these three activities.Subjects:Space and AstronomyStarsScience -
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Star Patterns
Students view pictures of the Zodiac constellations, and learn the best time to see them.Subjects:StarsSpace and AstronomyScience -
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Scale Model of the Planets
Students learn the sizes of the planets and compare them to Earth. This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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Making a Comet
The teacher mixes the ingredients of a comet to simulate the real thing for students.Subjects:Space and AstronomySolar SystemScience -
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An Illustrated Astronomy Glossary
Students will create an illustrated glossary of astronomy terms.SubjectsLanguage Arts and WritingSpace and AstronomyVisual Arts -
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Astronomy Through the Ages Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Introduce astronomy, including how theories about the solar system have changed as scientists have gained more…Subjects:Space and AstronomyScience -
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Meet the Planets Mini-Lesson -- PowerPoint Slideshow
Introduce the eight planets in Earth's solar system with these PowerPoint slides.Visit our DK Instant Expert page for…Subjects:PlanetsSpace and AstronomyScience -
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Instant Expert: Astronomy
Become an instant expert on astronomy. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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Pluto - Facts and Figures
Facts and figures on Pluto.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyPlanets -
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How Distant Are the Planets from the Sun?
Hand out a printable computer activity that teaches the basics of a spreadsheet. Students research the distance of the…Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyMathematics -
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The Moon in Motion
Students make a flipbook of the moon to view the various phases.Subjects:ScienceSpace and AstronomyMoon -
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The Big Bear
Use a lesson that explains how stars form constellations.Subjects:StarsSpace and AstronomyScience -
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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…Subjects:Solar SystemSpace and AstronomyScience -
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View of a Comet from Earth
Demonstrate to students how a comet looks from Earth.Subjects:ScienceSpace and Astronomy -
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Asteroids
Teach students about the possibilities of an asteroid collision with Earth. This is an enlightening discussion for Near…Subjects:Space ExplorationSpace and AstronomyScience
