5th Grade Space and Astronomy Worksheets

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Zodiac Constellations

This printable includes pictures and visual representations of the zodiac constellations, which will help students learn…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Stars

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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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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

Science

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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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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

Science

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Stars, Galaxies, and Constellations Quiz

Use this multiple-choice quiz to test students' knowledge of stars, galaxies, and constellations.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Stars

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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…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Moon

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Stars and Galaxies

Learn about stars, constellations, and galaxies in this fact sheet. This printable includes images to help students…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Stars

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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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Science

Space and Astronomy

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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Space and Astronomy

Solar System

Science

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LESSON PLANS

The Nine Planets

In this printable computer activity, students research the planets on the Internet and use PowerPoint or AppleWorks to…

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Language Arts and Writing

Science

Space and Astronomy

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The Milky Way

Explain what the Milky Way is with this astronomy printable. Students will use their knowledge of stars and galaxies to…

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Space and Astronomy

Stars

Science

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Star Distances Worksheet

Practice converting light-years to miles. In this astronomy worksheet, students will also learn about the color and…

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Stars

Space and Astronomy

Science

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The Life Cycle of Stars

Use this astronomy worksheet to learn about the stages in the life cycle of a star. Students will complete a diagram to…

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Space and Astronomy

Science

Stars

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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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Science

Space and Astronomy

Solar System

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Teaching Astronomy with Multicultural Mythology

Students create imaginative stories with the flavor of cultural mythology.

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Culture and Diversity

Religion and Philosophy

Social Studies and History

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Science Reading Warm-Up: Saturn

Students learn about Saturn, the sixth planet from the Sun, through this science reading passage. Check their reading…

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Reading Comprehension

Saturn

Language Arts and Writing

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The Great Space Race

Teach students about the race between the US and the USSR to get into space.

Subjects:

Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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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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Reading

Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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Planets Fact Sheet

The eight planets in our solar system are divided into two groups: rocky planets and gas giants. Discover key facts…

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Planets

Space and Astronomy

Science

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The Sky at Night

Study the night sky. In this printable, students learn how a telescope works and identify distant objects visible in the…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Telescope

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Planets and Smaller Space Bodies Quiz

Quiz students on asteroids, comets, and the eight planets in our solar system, with this multiple-choice quiz.

Subjects:

Planets

Space and Astronomy

Science

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Distances Between the Planets

Students explore the distances between planets by making scale models (lesson plan and background information included).…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Constellation Activities

Teach your students about constellations with these three activities.

Subjects:

Space and Astronomy

Stars

Science

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