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A Journey Through Space Unit Plan

Lesson Plan

A unit in which students are taken through the resource-based learning/inquiry process. Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of resources, both paper and electronic, to find out about the solar system and history of space travel. Students will work together to produce a Hyperstudio page to share their learning. http://english.unitecnology.ac.nz/resources/units/planets/home.html Grade Level(s): 3-5 • Rating: 6  Votes: 6   Rate It

Activity Idea Place: Night and Day	Lesson Plan
Arts/Crafts, games, songs, and activities for a space theme. http://www.123child.com/UBB/showthread.php?t=6337 Grade Level(s): Preschool, K • Rating: 6  Votes: 30   Rate It

Astronomy	Lesson Plan
Students will learn the importance of our advancement in space technology and space education. The activities will demonstrate the science concepts in a more inviting and motivational manner http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science... Grade Level(s): 3-5, 6-8 • Rating: 2  Votes: 10   Rate It

Blast Off - Paper Rockets	Lesson Plan
from More Mudpies to Magnets http://www.ghbooks.com/activity/activity.cfm?bookid=10015&page=126 Grade Level(s): Preschool • Rating: 6  Votes: 12   Rate It

Bringing the Solar System to Life	Lesson Plan
Part of a unit on the Solar System uses role playing to demonstrate the universe and its connection to the sun. http://ofcn.org/cyber.serv/academy/ace/sci/cecsci/cecsci067.html Grade Level(s): 1-2 • Rating: 8  Votes: 19   Rate It

Constellations	Lesson Plan
The purpose of the activities is to strengthen the skills of visual perception, observation, and recording by using repetition of visual bulletin board displays of the North Polar Constellations and graphing those star patterns. http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science... Grade Level(s): 3-5, 6-8   Rate It

Once in a Blue Moon	Lesson Plan
The students will demonstrate an understanding of moon features by creating an art/writing project about the moon. http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science... Grade Level(s): 1-2 • Rating: 5  Votes: 13   Rate It

Our Solar System	Lesson Plan
A science lesson introducing the nine planets in our solar system.(planet sizes, order, key characteristics) http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science... Grade Level(s): 3-5 • Rating: 6  Votes: 16   Rate It

Outer Space: Star Shine	Lesson Plan
from The Giant Encyclopedia of Science Activities http://www.ghbooks.com/activity/activity.cfm?bookid=18325&page=402 Grade Level(s): Preschool, K • Rating: 5  Votes: 7   Rate It

Phases of the Moon	Lesson Plan
Students will acquire knowledge of how the phases of the moon occur in planet and satellite rotation and demonstrate their understanding by writing an explanation of what they did and how and why it happens. http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science... Grade Level(s): 3-5, 6-8   Rate It

Pop Bottle Programming	Lesson Plan
Make a Water-Powered Rocket http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/00000981.htm Grade Level(s): Preschool, K, 1-2   Rate It

Science Tables Made Exciting	Lesson Plan
Scroll down to "Our Galaxy" for cool ideas - You can make starscopes and star dust, experience life on the moon, and work in outer space. There's also many ideas for other themes. http://www.cfc-efc.ca/docs/cccf/00011_en.htm Grade Level(s): Preschool, K, 1-2   Rate It

Space Themed Crafts	Lesson Plan
DLTK's Space Theme Section http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/space/space.html Grade Level(s): Preschool, K, 1-2 • Rating: 8  Votes: 9   Rate It

Space Unit	Lesson Plan
"Blast off to the final frontier" with Inside Kindergarten's space unit http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Aegean/2221/space.html Grade Level(s): K • Rating: 5  Votes: 9   Rate It

The Earth, Sun Moon and Stars Unit (Planets too!)	Lesson Plan
This lesson plan includes 10 learning center activites that students may choose from, 10 briefly outlined lesson ideas, and directions for three other hands-on activities all related to the solar system: earth and other planets, the moon, the sun, stars , and constellations. http://www.eduref.org/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Space_Sciences/SPA0007.h... Grade Level(s): 3-5   Rate It

The Moon Phase Trek	Lesson Plan
Students will use drawing paper, softballs, and flashlights to simulate the phases of the moon. http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science... Grade Level(s): 6-8   Rate It

The Solar System and Astronomy	Lesson Plan
A thematic unit with activities for PreK-3 created by university students. It also includes many internet links for exploring. http://www.libsci.sc.edu/miller/solar.htm Grade Level(s): Preschool, K, 1-2, 3-5 • Rating: 6  Votes: 7   Rate It

The Virginia Moon Colony	Lesson Plan
Incorporates study of the moon and moon colonization/problem solving. http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/class/edis/590s4/Fajardo/A_Virginia... Grade Level(s): 3-5   Rate It

To the Stars and Back	Lesson Plan
Lessons for each grade level http://www.angelfire.com/al/ToTheStarsAndBack/lessons.html Grade Level(s): K, 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

A Solar System Coloring Book	Printable
A page for each planet and other terrestrial objects that includes facts http://www.windows.umich.edu/cgi-bin/redirect.cgi/coloring_book/index.... Grade Level(s): Preschool, K, 1-2 • Rating: 7  Votes: 16   Rate It

Color Guide	Resource Site
This is a guide for coloring the planets http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour.cgi?link=pk_10.html&sw=false&... Grade Level(s): Preschool, K, 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

Space Day	Resource Site
Space Day is during the first week of May - This site has resources for teachers and kids. http://www.spaceday.com/ Grade Level(s): K, 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

The Nine Planets	Resource Site
A multimedia tour of the solar system - my kinders LOVE to go to this site and view images of the planets!! http://www.seds.org/billa/tnp/ Grade Level(s): K, 1-2, 3-5 • Rating: 7  Votes: 7   Rate It

Windows to the Universe	Resource Site
There is a lot of information here to keep you busy. http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour.cgi?link=/windows3.html&sw=fa... Grade Level(s): K, 1-2, 3-5   Rate It

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