Learn all about the Sun! After reading about our nearest star, students will label the parts of the Sun. They will also identify which statements about the Sun are true and which are false. This activity should be used with Fast Facts: The Solar System.
Our Nearest Star
Excerpted from
Eyewitness Workbooks: Stars & Planets
This workbook helps kids take their knowledge of stars and planets to the next level. It includes 48 full-color pages, a turn-and-learn info wheel, and special carrying folders.
Featured Middle School Resources
-
ACTIVITIES
Back to School Jokes Icebreaker and Writing Activity
Useful as either an individual or group activity, this icebreaker activity packet includes: 24 corny "back to school"... -
ACTIVITIES
First Day Activities For Middle School Students
This is a packet of back to school activities for middle school students. -
ACTIVITIES
Getting to Know You Activities for Middle School
Get to know your new batch of middle grade students with fun cross-curricular activities! These get to know you questio...
Related Resources
-
WORKSHEETS
Stars, Galaxies, and Constellations Quiz
Use this multiple-choice quiz to test students' knowledge of stars, galaxies, and constellations. -
WORKSHEETS
Stars and Galaxies
Learn about stars, constellations, and galaxies in this fact sheet. -
WORKSHEETS
Star Distances Worksheet
Practice converting light-years to miles. -
WORKSHEETS
The Life Cycle of Stars
Use this astronomy worksheet to learn about the stages in the life cycle of a star. -
LESSON PLANS
Star Patterns
Students view pictures of the Zodiac constellations, and learn the best time to see them. -
WORKSHEETS
Party with the Stars
Student interest in the stars leads to a successful sky watch party.
