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

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Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Sedna Debuts, Rattling Poor Pluto

Learn about the discovery of Sedna  the most distant object ever identified in our solar system  by reading…

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Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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Soviet Staffed Space Flight Programs

Use this reference and related activities to learn about the Soviet space program, space exploration, and space…

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Social Studies and History

History of USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics)

Space Exploration

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Cosmic Counsel

Can the stars be your counsel? Read this article to learn more about astrology.

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Social Studies and History

Philosophy

Space and Astronomy

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WORKSHEETS

Bringing the Solar System Down to Earth Worksheet

Students create a scaled-down model of the solar system by calculating the planets' diameters and distances from the sun…

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Science

Solar System

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New Planetary System

Learn about the planets in other solar systems than ours.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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LESSON PLANS

Instant Expert: Astronomy

Become an instant expert on astronomy. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference material you need to introduce…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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Leonid Meteor Showers

The Leonid Meteor Shower occurs around November 17. This article gives detailed information on them.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

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The Winter Solstice

Distribute an article that explains the winter solstice.

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Science

Earth Science

Seasons

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The Asteroids

An article describing the 30,000 pieces of rocky debris between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars known as the asteroids,…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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How Old Is the Universe?

An article describing how scientists have determined the age of the universe.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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History of the Calendar

Learn about the history and purpose of calendars.

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Social Studies and History

Space and Astronomy

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ACTIVITIES

A Day in Space Sub Kit (Grades 5-6)

Allow students to learn about outer space while you're away from your classroom with this substitute teacher kit for…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Space Exploration

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TEACHING RESOURCE

Telescopes

Explore connections in mathematics and science with this article on telescopes.

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Science

Telescope

Mathematics

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Parabolic Antennas

Explore connections in mathematics and science with this article on Parabolic Antennas.

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Science

Physics

Sound (Acoustics)

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Comets

Explore connections in mathematics and nature with this article on comets.

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Science

Physics

Mathematics

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BOOK GUIDES

Orphan Boy

This African legend tells the tale of an elderly Maasai man who gets help from an unlikely source -- Venus!

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Reading and Literature

Legends

Multicultural Literature

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Planet Facts and Figures

All the basic facts on the planets are in these articles.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Planets

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VIDEOS

Phases of the Moon

Why does the shape of the moon appear to change? This science animation explains the phases of the moon.

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Science

Space and Astronomy

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The Equinox

Distribute an article that explains why the first day of autumn in the Southern hemisphere occurs in March

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Science

Sun

Earth Science

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EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS

Astronomy & Climatology Printables Slideshow

Students will learn about space, stars, planets, weather, and more through experiments and hands-on activities. All of…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Weather

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Astronomy Printables Gallery

Students will learn about space, stars, planets, and more by writing stories and participating in other creative…

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Science

Space and Astronomy

Earth Science

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Global Warming: What It Is . . .

Provides a definition of global warming.

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Science

Earth Science

Global Warming

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Global Warming: So, What's the Big Deal?

Describes how small changes over a long period of time can lead to big problems, in terms of global warming.

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Science

Earth Science

Global Warming

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