12th Grade Astronomy Resources

Tectonic Plates Lesson | High School Earth Science, Plate Tectonics, Continental

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TWFScience

Tectonic Plates - This two-day senior Earth and Space lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exit Ticket, ELEVEN videos, and a student lesson handout as a document. The presentation is fun and applicable with many opportunities for inqui

10th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Environment

NGSS HS-ESS1-5, HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-3+3

Also included in: Earth and Space - Senior Earth Unit-Lessons & Activities-Distance Learning Ready

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

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TWFScience

Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Tsunamis - This three-day senior Earth and Space lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exit Ticket, NINE videos, and a student lesson handout as a document. The presentation is fun and applicable with many op

10th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Environment

NGSS HS-ESS1-5, HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-3+3

Also included in: Earth and Space - Senior Earth Unit-Lessons & Activities-Distance Learning Ready

Sediments - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

Created by
TWFScience

Sediments - This senior Earth and Space lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exit Ticket, two videos, and a student lesson handout as a document. The presentation is fun and applicable with many opportunities for inquiry-based learning

10th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Environment

NGSS HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS3-4

Also included in: Earth and Space - Senior Earth Unit-Lessons & Activities-Distance Learning Ready

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

Created by
TWFScience

Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition - This two or three-day senior Earth and Space lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exit Ticket, SEVEN videos, and a student lesson handout as a document. The presentation is fun and applicable with

10th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Environment

NGSS HS-ESS2-3, HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS2-6+1

Also included in: Earth and Space - Senior Earth Unit-Lessons & Activities-Distance Learning Ready

Caves and Cave Formation - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

Created by
TWFScience

Caves and Cave Formation - This senior Earth and Space lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exit Ticket, FIVE videos, and a student lesson handout as a document. The presentation is fun and applicable with many opportunities for inquir

10th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Environment

NGSS HS-ESS2-5

Also included in: Earth and Space - Senior Earth Unit-Lessons & Activities-Distance Learning Ready

Telescope Digital Scavenger Hunt & WebQuest - Middle and High School Appropriate

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TWFScience

Introduce or review telescopes with this engaging scavenger hunt webquest + STEM Challenge!This informative scavenger hunt guides students to research key facts about the history, technology, and innovations related to telescopes.Designed for middle and high school students, this activity provides 1

6th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Physical Science

Astronomy and Space Word Search and Scramble Activity

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TWFScience

Word Search and Scramble - Astronomy and Space. Ensure your students are challenged by selecting the correct level of difficulty.What’s Inside: Designed for students in middle and high school, this activity is actually three-in-one. 1) Simple Word Search Using 25 Common Astronomy and Space terms - s

7th - 12th Science, Astronomy, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+2

Also included in: Word Search and Scramble Activity Bundle - 37 Word Search Science Topics

Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe Word Search and Scramble Activity

Created by
TWFScience

Word Search and Scramble - Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe. Ensure your students are challenged by selecting the correct level of difficulty.What’s Inside: Designed for students in middle and high school, this activity is actually three-in-one. 1) Simple Word Search Using 25 common Stars, Galaxies

7th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+3

Also included in: Word Search and Scramble Activity Bundle - 37 Word Search Science Topics

Building and Utilizing a Moon Base Reading | Moon Habitat Design | Grade 8 & Up

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TWFScience

Building and Utilizing a Moon Base: Why, How, and When Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science and engineering behind building and maintaining a moon base and how it could shape the future of space exploration. It is a high-interest topic that helps st

8th - 12th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS HS-ESS1-4

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

Artemis Missions Reading: From Apollo to Artemis to the Moon | Grade 8 & Up

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TWFScience

Artemis Missions: From Apollo to Artemis Moon Exploration Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis reading explores the real-world science and history behind NASA’s return to the Moon through the Artemis program and how it builds on the legacy of the Apollo missions. It is a high-interest top

8th - 12th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS HS-ESS1-4

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

Artemis III Mission Patch Design Project | NASA Space Activity | All Grades

Created by
TWFScience

In this project, your students will research the Artemis III mission, decide which mission ideas matter most, and turn those ideas into an original mission patch. Students explore mission goals, spacecraft and systems, future Moon exploration, and the symbolism used in real mission patches. They mus

5th - 12th Astronomy, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-4, MS-ETS1-1+3

Also included in: Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

The Search for Life on Mars Reading | Mars Rover, Future Missions | Grade 8 & Up

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TWFScience

This reading explores the real-world science behind the search for life on Mars and how decades of space missions have changed what scientists know about the Red Planet. It helps students understand why Mars is one of the most important places to search for life beyond Earth, how evidence of ancient

8th - 12th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

NGSS HS-PS2-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-ETS1-1+3

Also included in: Science Reading Comprehension Article Mega Bundle | Grade 8 and Up

Space Science Data Analysis Graphing Bundle | HIGH SCHOOL | Stars, Distances

Created by
TWFScience

These three space science data graphing activities will help your students understand how planet size, distance, speed, and orbital period are related, how moon phases affect illumination and tides, and how temperature and brightness are connected in stars while building strong graphing and data ana

9th - 12th Graphing, Astronomy, Physical Science

Also included in: High School Science Graphing and Data Analysis Mega Bundle | Real-World Data Lab