Astronomy Hands-On Activities

MS-ESS1-3 Solar System Scale & Structure: Analysis of Planets and Moons BUNDLE

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Middle School science teachers who are teaching MS-ESS1-3 Solar System Scale & Structure: Analysis of Planets and Moons according to the NGSS. Save 63% by purchasing the resources in this bundle.✅ Daily Teaching Timeline and Resource List Included: Day-by-day teachin...

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-3

Also included in: New York State Earth and Space Science Middle School Science Curriculum | NYSSLS

California 6th Grade Science Discipline Specific Course Model BUNDLE | CAST

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for California 6th grade science teachers who are teaching Discipline Specific Course Model set down by the California Department of Education and want to prepare their students for CAST. Save 75% by purchasing the resources in this bundle compared to the individual resources

6th Grade Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+16

MS-ESS1 Earth’s Place in the Universe Full Curriculum BUNDLE

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Middle School science teachers who are teaching MS-ESS1 Earth’s Place in the Universe according to the NGSS. Save 30% by purchasing this bundle.✅ Daily Teaching Timeline and Resource List Included: Each standard comes with a day-by-day teaching schedule so you know what...

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

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

MS-ESS1-1 Earth-Sun-Moon System | DESCRIPTION

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This RESOURCE DESCRIPTION FILE is for Middle School science teachers using MS-ESS1-1 Earth-Sun-Moon System: Phases, Eclipses, and Seasons and want a clear overview of what’s included in the full resource bundle aligned to this NGSS standard. This product DOES NOT include the teaching materials thems

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1

MS-ESS1-2 Gravity & Orbital Motion | DESCRIPTION

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This RESOURCE DESCRIPTION FILE is for Middle School science teachers using MS-ESS1-2 Gravity & Orbital Motion Modeling the Solar System & Galaxies and want a clear overview of what’s included in the full resource bundle aligned to this NGSS standard. This product DOES NOT include the teachi

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-2

MS-ESS1-3 Solar System Scale & Structure | DESCRIPTION

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This RESOURCE DESCRIPTION FILE is for Middle School science teachers using MS-ESS1-3 Solar System Scale & Structure: Analysis of Planets and Moons and want a clear overview of what’s included in the full resource bundle aligned to this NGSS standard.This product DOES NOT include the teaching mat

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-3

MS-ESS1 Earth’s Place in the Universe | DESCRIPTION

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This RESOURCE DESCRIPTION FILE is for Middle School science teachers using MS-ESS1 Earth’s Place in the Universe and want a clear overview of what’s included in the full resource bundle aligned to this NGSS standard.This product DOES NOT include the teaching materials themselves—just a detailed list

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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

Space Science Unit | Space Exploration, Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, Moon

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A complete space science unit covering space exploration, our solar system, the Moon, stars, galaxies, and the technologies that take us there. Includes a daily teaching timeline, teacher & student slide decks, hands-on labs/stations, device-based scavenger hunts, readings/case studies, and quic

9th - 11th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS HS-PS1-8, HS-PS2-4, HS-PS3-3+10

Also included in: Physical Science High School Complete Curriculum Bundle - Full Year NGSS-Aligned

Middle School Earth and Space Science Curriculum | NGSS Aligned ESS1, ESS2, ESS3

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This bundle includes all four complete, NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science bundles—MS-ESS1, MS-ESS2, and MS-ESS3—curated to cover every performance expectation with engaging lessons, hands-on labs/engineering challenges, readings, activities, and organized teacher supports.Why teachers love itT

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+12

S.8.9.A - The Life Cycle of Stars & Star Classification | TEKS Science 8th Grade

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas 8th grade science teachers who are teaching S.8.9.A - The Life Cycle of Stars & Star Classification according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. The bu

8th Grade Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.8.9 - The Characteristics of the Universe and its Components | TEKS 8th Grade

S.8.9.B - Galaxy Types & The Milky Way | TEKS Science 8th Grade | STAAR, Texas

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas 8th grade science teachers who are teaching S.8.9.B - Galaxy Types & The Milky Way according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. The bundle will SAVE YO

8th Grade Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.8.9 - The Characteristics of the Universe and its Components | TEKS 8th Grade

S.8.9.C - The Origin of the Universe - The Big Bang | TEKS Science 8th Grade

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas 8th grade science teachers who are teaching S.8.9.C - The Origin of the Universe and the Big Bang Theory according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their students for STAAR. The b

8th Grade Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

Also included in: S.8.9 - The Characteristics of the Universe and its Components | TEKS 8th Grade

S.8.9 - The Characteristics of the Universe and its Components | TEKS 8th Grade

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This RESOURCE BUNDLE is for Texas grade 8 science teachers who are teaching S.8.9 - Earth and Space - The Characteristics of the Universe and its Components according to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) Standards set down by the Texas Education Agency and want to prepare their studen

8th Grade Astronomy, Basic Principles, Physical Science

Space Science Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | No Prep Worksheets

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2-Day, Emergency Space Science Introduction Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content? This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency Sub Plan allow

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ETS1-1

Our Solar System Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | No Prep Space

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2-Day, Emergency Solar System Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content?This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency Sub Plan allows your students

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3, MS-ETS1-1

Stars Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | The Sun No Prep Activities

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2-Day, Emergency Stars Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content?This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency Sub Plan allows your students to con

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

The Seasons Emergency Sub Plans | 2 Days | Middle School | No Prep Activities

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2-Day, Emergency Seasons and Earth's Tilt Sub Plans – No Prep 6th, 7th, 8th Grade Earth Science and Astronomy Activities and Worksheets.Need to be away from your classroom but still want your students to continue learning meaningful science content?This print-and-go AND fully digital 2-day Emergency

5th - 9th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, General Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1

Building a Moon Base Reading: Artemis I & II and What Comes Next | 6th, 7th, 8th

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Building a Moon Base: Why We Go, How We Live, and What Comes Next Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis middle school reading introduces students to the science and engineering behind building a moon base and why humans want to live and work on the Moon. Students learn how space agencies l

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Environment

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

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

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

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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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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

Space Science Graphing Lab Bundle | 6th, 7th, 8th | Distances to Planets & Stars

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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

6th - 9th Graphing, Astronomy, Physical Science

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

Also included in: Middle School Science Graphing & Data Analysis Bundle | Real-World Data 6, 7, 8

From Apollo to Artemis Reading: Exploring the Moon | 6th, 7th, 8th

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From Apollo to Artemis: Exploring the Moon Reading Comprehension Passage and QuestionsThis middle school reading introduces students to the history and future of human space exploration, from the Apollo Moon landings to NASA’s modern Artemis program. Students learn how astronauts first reached the M

6th - 8th Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Physical Science

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

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

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

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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

Living in Deep Space - Astronaut Survival Systems Project | NASA, Artemis II

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In this project, your students will work in groups to figure out how astronauts survive during a space mission like the Artemis missions. Each student becomes the team expert for one major survival system—oxygen, water, food, temperature control, or waste management—and then teaches the class throug

7th - 11th Astronomy, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-3, MS-ETS1-1, MS-ETS1-2+2

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