*This activity includes Pluto as a planet, even though it is now classified as a dwarf planet. Read more about Pluto's new status at our sister site, Fact Monster.
ACTIVITIES
Hispanic Heritage Month Geography Scavenger Hunt Activity
This Hispanic Heritage Month activity for elementary and middle school students is perfect for helping your students lea...
SELF-CARE
The Ultimate Self-Care, Mindfulness and Gratitude Journal for Teachers
The Ultimate Printable Journal for Teacher Mindfulness, Self-Care and Gratitude Take some all important time for self-c...
CHOICE BOARDS
Hispanic Heritage Month Choice Board for Middle School
These Hispanic Heritage Month activities for middle school students are perfect for back to school or culture and divers...LESSON PLANS
Sample the Solar System
Objectives: Students will choose the best approach for their research. Students will critique information found online.
WORKSHEETS
The Solar System
Introduce the solar system with this printable fact sheet.
WORKSHEETS
The Sun and Solar System Quiz
Review facts about the Sun and the eight planets in our solar system with this multiple-choice quiz.ACTIVITIES
Make Your Own Solar Eclipse
Materials Flashlight OrangeBall of clay, about ¼ the size of the orange RulerProceduresPut the orange and the clay on a...
WORKSHEETS
Space Play: Tour of the Solar System
Students stage a play to demonstrate what they have learned about space and the solar system.
LESSON PLANS
Scale Model of the Solar System
Students learn the distances between the planets in our solar system.
