Astronomy Resources

Artemis Missions, Moon Bases, and Future Space Colonization Unit Bundle

Created by
TWFScience

Bring the excitement of NASA’s Artemis missions, future Moon exploration, and long-term space colonization into your classroom with this engaging full-unit bundle. This resource collection is designed to work across grade levels by including a mix of differentiated readings, projects, mystery activi

6th - 11th Astronomy, Engineering, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

The Spaceship Heat Shield Mystery - Space Activity | Spacecraft Reentry

Created by
TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on spacecraft reentry and thermal protection systems. In this case file activity, students analyze reentry evidence, examine compressed air heating, evaluate heat shield materials, investigate sp

6th - 10th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Space Station Survival Mystery - Space Activity, International Space Station

Created by
TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on survival aboard the International Space Station as well as future space stations in general. In this case file activity, students analyze life-support evidence, examine water recycling and foo

6th - 10th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Habitable Planet Mystery - Space Activity | Components Needed for Life

Created by
TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on planetary habitability and the search for life beyond Earth. In this case file activity, students analyze habitability evidence, examine liquid water clues, evaluate temperature and atmosphere

6th - 10th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Communication Delay Mystery - Space Activity, Communication & Space Mission

Created by
TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on communication delay in space missions. In this case file activity, students analyze signal travel times, examine Moon and Mars communication examples, evaluate changing distance data, investig

6th - 10th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Spacecraft Power Mystery - Space Activity | Solar Panels, Radioisotope Power

Created by
TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how spacecraft get power in space. In this case file activity, students analyze spacecraft energy evidence, examine solar panels and batteries, evaluate deep-space power systems, investigate p

6th - 10th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Lunar Landing Mystery - Space Activity | How to Land Safely on the Moon

Created by
TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how astronauts land safely on the Moon. In this case file activity, students analyze lunar landing evidence, examine rocket braking and Moon gravity, evaluate guidance systems and sensors, inv

6th - 10th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Tidal Force Mystery - Space Activity | How the Sun and Moon Affect Tides

Created by
TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on tides and how the Moon affects Earth’s oceans. In this case file activity, students analyze tide patterns, examine the Moon’s gravitational pull, evaluate Earth’s rotation and Sun-Moon alignme

6th - 10th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Solar Flare Mystery - Space Activity | Solar Activity and Space Weather

Created by
TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on solar flares and space weather. In this case file activity, students analyze solar activity evidence, examine radiation and charged particles, evaluate auroras and geomagnetic storms, investig

6th - 10th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Space Debris Mystery - Space Activity | Space Junk Dangers, Orbital Safety

Created by
TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on space debris and orbital safety. In this case file activity, students analyze debris evidence, examine high-speed orbital motion, evaluate collision risks, investigate shielding and avoidance

6th - 10th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

The Telescope Mystery - Space Activity | Space Telescopes, James Webb, Hubble

Created by
TWFScience

Turn your students into science detectives with this NO PREP, engaging, real-world investigation focused on how space telescopes help scientists study the universe. In this case file activity, students analyze telescope evidence, examine atmospheric blur and blocked wavelengths, evaluate faint-light

6th - 10th Astronomy, General Science, Physical Science

NGSS MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS1-3+8

Also included in: Space Exploration Detective Mystery Bundle | Astronomy Activities, Space Science

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

Moon Settlement Design Project | Recycling, Solar Power & Engineering

Created by
Asa Jomard

Design a Green Moon City: Where Space Exploration Meets Environmental Innovation! What if we could build a city on the Moon — and do it right from the very beginning? This imaginative STEAM project invites students to think like engineers, environmentalists, and future space explorers as they design

1st - 3rd Astronomy, Environment

STAGE 2 UNIT 3 NSW Science- EARTH SCIENCES 2025 curriculum Complete Unit yrs 3-4

Created by
Oceanview Resources

This complete unit is designed to compliment the recent unit rolled out by NSW Education Department 2025/6. It is based on the unit of work UNIT 3 STAGE 2The learning outcomes of this unit are:Physical and living systems depend on energy16 hourly lessons plus 4 hours of additional/optional content.

3rd - 4th Astronomy, Chemistry, General Science