This 20 Space Task Card resource is very unique. It can be utilized in a clue gathering, puzzle solving, highly active and engaging activity for those learning about Space, Stars, Planets, Distances, Seasons, Tides as well as Galaxies and other Celestial Objects or as an alternative to worksheet review for older students. What I love to do is have the kids go through the activity for the first half or two thirds of our review period then spend the remainder of the time reviewing the questions as a class.

Please view the preview to gain a sense of how easily and effectively this resource could be incorporated into your Space Unit. Perfect for many grades.

This activity follows mySpace Unit directly which can be found HERE

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Science:

Space - The Study of the Universe

Biology: Cells and Body Systems

Chemistry - Atoms, Compound Naming and Chemical Reactions

Ecology and Ecosystems

Electricity - Current and Static

Forces and Motion

High School Mathematics:

Polynomials - Binomials and Trinomials

System of Linear Equations

Measurement of 3D Objects

Solving Quadratic Equations

Solving Trigonometry Problems

Elementary Mathematics:

Area and Perimeter of Polygons Word Problems

Converting between Decimals, Fractions and Percentages

Decimals - Four Basic Operations

Multiplication and Division Word Problems

Fractions

Please view the preview file to get a better idea of how you could utilize this resource in your classroom.

What's included:

- 20 Space Task Cards

- Student worksheet

- Teacher answer key

- Task Card Review Game Word Chart

- A complete answer chart for teacher and/or student use

Questions include solving Space questions involving:

- the comparison between meteorites, meteoroids and meteors

- stars

- planets

- Earth's rotation vs. revolution

- measures of distance

- the cause of the seasons

- eclipses

- galaxy types

Overview:

1) Task card review game - lots of fun!

- Students are placed in groups of two and have to work their way through the task cards. Each task card answer leads the student to a clue (a word).

- Once the group has completed each task card they will have enough clues to solve the puzzle.

- Once the group has solved the puzzle, they are the winner.

Please view the preview file to get a better idea of how you could utilize this resource in your classroom.

2) Typical task card review.

- You can simply distribute the Task Cards to your class for individual, group or whole class review

- The Task Cards can be projected on the board for whole class review

- The cards work well as cue cards, test review, etc.

I also have other Task Card resources as well as a range assignments and lessons/units from other grade levels at my store. Please come, have a look around and don’t forget to follow if you like what you see.

NGSS:

• MS-ESS1-1: Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
• MS-ESS1-2: Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
• MS-ESS1-3: Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.
• HS-ESS1-1: Develop a model based on evidence to illustrate the life span of the sun and the role of nuclear fusion in the sun's core to release energy that eventually reaches Earth in the form of radiation.
• HS-ESS1-2: Construct an explanation of the Big Bang theory based on astronomical evidence of light spectra, motion of distant galaxies, and composition of matter in the universe.

These NGSS standards involve developing models of astronomical systems and interpreting data related to topics covered in the task cards, like objects in the solar system, lunar cycles, seasons, and evidence for theories about the origin and evolution of the universe.

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