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A great warm-up for learning about NASA and joining in on the excitement of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing's 50th Anniversary in 2019. (See our related products for more depth on: the Moon landing; astronauts and training; and the future of space exploration.)

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This set includes:

A. NASA – U.S. Space Program (part 1) – activity page - history of NASA

B. NASA – U.S. Space Program (part 2) – activity page - training; inventions

C. NASA – U.S. Space Program vocabulary building word search puzzle

D. People Behind the Astronauts crossword puzzle (Careers and Mission Control)

E. What is the Universe? Why Do We Search It? crossword puzzle with a bit of humor

F. Inventions Made Possible by NASA Research word search puzzle

Challenge Puzzles: More About NASA (for those who just can’t get enough)

G. 1–2–3 Liftoff! crossword

H. 1–2–3 Liftoff! vocabulary word search puzzle

Photos:

• Sputnik
• Yuri Gagarin
• Dwight Eisenhower creates NASA
• Alan Shepard
• John Glenn
• Apollo 11 crew (Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, Michael Collins)
• Astronaut on moon
• Hubble
• Challenger disaster

New FREE Bonus photos with recent NASA developments (added June 2019):

• Artemis Program – NASA’s new lunar exploration program, which among other goals will put the first woman on the moon. Features images of astronaut Sally Ride, Greek Goddess Artemis and the Gateway Lunar Platform.
• NASA’s Newest Missions and the Space Launch System – explores the new Space Launch System and features an artist’s illustration of the rocket as well as a photo of one of its engines.
• Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle – explores details of the new spacecraft, set to be tested in the next year or so, and features an illustration of Orion in flight as well as a photo of it being built.
• Lunar Gateway – describes the new Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, which will provide a platform for the Artemis moon landing program and deeper space exploration. Features a large artist’s rendition of the Gateway and docking Orion Spacecraft.
• Space Launch System for Artemis Program – NASA image SLS with brief explanation of it, and arrows pointing out its components
• Artemis I Flight Mission Map – NASA map of mission route from Earth to the Moon and back in 2022
• The Astrobee – NASA’s new system of small, free-flying robots is already in action on the International Space Station. Features a close-up of a robot and astronaut Anne McClain.

AND another FREE Bonus – photos with recent NASA developments, specifically the Mars Rover Perseverance (added March 2021):

• Mars Crossword Puzzle – filled with interesting facts about Mars, from its moons and weather, to its similarities to (and differences from) Earth, to the current efforts to explore the planet using robot rovers.
• Mars Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces 10 key vocabulary words used in the Crossword Puzzle

FREE BONUS RESOURCES – 5 Mini-Posters with Images and Facts

• Is Mars in our Future? Briefly explains our efforts to explore space and Mars; with mage of Mars, and drawing of the solar system
• A New Age of Robot Exploration! Discusses the Mars 2020 Mission and Perseverance Rover’s landing and activities; with three Rover photos
• From Drawing Board to Reality! NASA graphic that illustrates what happened during the Perseverance Rover landing, step by step
• 7 Minutes of Terror! Describes the critical minutes when scientists hold their breath to hear back from the Rover after its perilous descent to the surface of Mars; with images of Rover and Skycrane
• Jezero Crater Landing Site – Explains why scientists chose the Jezero Crater to land the Rover and explore; with images and drawings related to the crater

Children will enjoy learning about Native American heritage – First People –and culture with this set of engaging puzzles.

Includes:

• Activity Set: Two page set with vocabulary-filled crossword, decoding puzzle and fill-in

• Word Search: Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set

• Combo Puzzle: Kids find the names of 30 Native American tribes in a word search, and then try to determine the names of some states that are named after Native American tribal words or phrases

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Fall is here! And stories of Johnny Appleseed abound. What else happens in the fall or autumn season? Your students will enjoy this fall bundle as it explores the many fall events and seasonal changes. This fall-themed, discounted bundle includes the following products:

• Fall Harvest Two-Page Activity Set

• What Happens in the Fall? (Crossword Puzzle)

• Johnny Appleseed Crossword and Word Search Puzzles

Keywords: fruit | autumn | harvest time | acorn | oak | crops | harvesting | apples | apple orchards | food | agriculture | fall crossword | fall fun | fall activities | football | John Chapman | Jonny Appleseed | biography | legend | folk tale | folktale | folklore | folk lore

Find out what it takes to become an astronaut. Learn about their training and how they live and work on the International Space Station. (See our related products for more depth on: NASA's history; the Apollo Moon landing; and the future of space exploration.)

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This product includes:

A. What Does it Take to Become an Astronaut? crossword puzzle

B. The Right Stuff to Become Astronauts – famous astronauts crossword puzzle

C. Life Aboard the International Space Station crossword puzzle

D. Life Aboard the International Space vocabulary word search puzzle

E. International Space Station giant dot-to-dot puzzle

F. US Roars Back – Crossword about Demo-2 space mission of 2020

G. Extra: So, You Want to be an Astronaut? writing with prompts (Career)

H. Extra: Commercial Crew photo with brief bios

Photos of "firsts":

• Bruce McCandless spacewalks

• Sally Ride in space

• Guy Bluford in space

• Mae Carol Jemison preps for mission

• International Space Station

• 9 new Commercial Crew astronauts

New FREE Bonus photos (added June 2019):

• The Astrobee – NASA’s new system of small, free-flying robots is already in action on the International Space Station. Features a close-up of a robot and astronaut Anne McClain.
• International Space Station Crossing the Moon – This NASA photo shows five photos of the ISS layered so that kids can see the station’s movement above the moon, traveling at 5 miles per second.

Learn about the Cherokee Nation (Eastern Band), Native Americans, the Cherokee alphabet, and Cherokee arts & crafts with this puzzle set and exclusive photos from Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina!

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A fascinating exploration of the tribe and tribal life among the First Nations. Includes:

• Two-Page Activity Set – Cherokee Nation Eastern Band
• Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces key vocabulary words from the Activity Set
• Crossword Puzzle – Places Native Americans Named
• Word Search Puzzle – Contributions from Native American (and Inuit) Languages

FREE BONUS: Exclusive photos (organized as mini-posters) from our visit to the Cherokee Reservation in North Carolina

Concepts Explored: Native American | first people | tribes | Cherokee | American tribes | Paleo-Indians | Paleo Indian | Archaic Period | archaeologist | Trail of Tears | Cherokee alphabet | Great Smoky Mountains | Sequoyah | Three Sisters | Cherokee Nation

A great addition to discussions about space-related private and public partnerships; also current and future space research and projects. (See our related products for more depth on: NASA's history; the Moon landing; and astronauts and training)

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This product includes:

A. What is the Future of Space Research and Exploration? crossword puzzle

B. Thinking “Outside the Box” – Space Exploration vocabulary word search puzzle

C. From Competition to Cooperation crossword – from the Space Race to the world working together

D. What is the Universe? Why Do We Search It? crossword puzzle

E. Meet the New Astronauts Team – new group chosen for manned flights

Photos:

• Robots on Mars
• SpaceX Dragon
• SpaceX Falcon Heavy
• Twin Study (Scott and Mark Kelly)
• NASA Commercial Crew
• Mars -- in our future?

New FREE Bonus photos with recent NASA developments (added June 2019):

• Artemis Program – NASA’s new lunar exploration program, which will put the first woman on the moon. Features images of astronaut Sally Ride, Greek Goddess Artemis and the Gateway Lunar Platform.
• NASA’s Newest Missions and the Space Launch System – explores the new Space Launch System and features an artist’s illustration of the rocket as well as a photo of one of its engines.
• Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle – explores details of the new spacecraft, set to be tested in the next year or so, and features an illustration of Orion in flight as well as a photo of it being built.
• Lunar Gateway – describes the new Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, which will provide a platform for the Artemis moon landing program and deeper space exploration. Features a large artist’s rendition of the Gateway and docking Orion Spacecraft.
• Space Launch System for Artemis Program – NASA image SLS with brief explanation of it, and arrows pointing out its components
• Artemis I Flight Mission Map – NASA map of mission route from Earth to the Moon and back in 2022
• The Astrobee – NASA’s new system of small, free-flying robots is already in action on the International Space Station. Features a close-up of a robot and astronaut Anne McClain.

AND another FREE Bonus photos with recent NASA developments, specifically the Mars Rover Perseverance (added March 2021):

• Mars Crossword Puzzle – filled with interesting facts about Mars, from its moons and weather, to its similarities to (and differences from) Earth, to the current efforts to explore the planet using robot rovers.
• Mars Word Search Puzzle – Reinforces 10 key vocabulary words used in the Crossword Puzzle

FREE BONUS RESOURCES – 5 Mini-Posters with Images and Facts

• Is Mars in our Future? Briefly explains our efforts to explore space and Mars; with mage of Mars, and drawing of the solar system
• A New Age of Robot Exploration! Discusses the Mars 2020 Mission and Perseverance Rover’s landing and activities; with three Rover photos
• From Drawing Board to Reality! NASA graphic that illustrates what happened during the Perseverance Rover landing, step by step
• 7 Minutes of Terror! Describes the critical minutes when scientists hold their breath to hear back from the Rover after its perilous descent to the surface of Mars; with images of Rover and Skycrane
• Jezero Crater Landing Site – Explains why scientists chose the Jezero Crater to land the Rover and explore; with images and drawings related to the crater

A great set to add to your science or history curriculum when discussing the Apollo 11 mission and the achievement of reaching the Moon (50th Anniversary in 2019). (See our related products for more depth on: NASA's history; astronauts and training; and the future of space exploration.)

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This product includes:

A. Walking on the Moon (part 1) – activity page - stages of the landing

B. Walking on the Moon (part 2) – activity page - International Space Station and beyond

C. Apollo 11 Mission and Moon Landing - general crossword puzzle

D. Apollo 11 Mission and Moon Landing - vocabulary building word search puzzle

E. From Competition to Cooperation crossword – from the Space Race to the world working together

Photos:

• President Kennedy "Moon Speech"
• Apollo 11 crew
• Astronaut on moon

New FREE Bonus photos with recent NASA developments (added June 2019):

• Artemis Program – NASA’s new lunar exploration program, which will put the first woman on the moon. Features images of astronaut Sally Ride, Greek Goddess Artemis and the Gateway Lunar Platform.
• NASA’s Newest Missions and the Space Launch System – explores the new Space Launch System and features an artist’s illustration of the rocket as well as a photo of one of its engines.
• Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle – explores details of the new spacecraft, set to be tested in the next year or so, and features an illustration of Orion in flight as well as a photo of it being built.
• Lunar Gateway – describes the new Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway, which will provide a platform for the Artemis moon landing program and deeper space exploration. Features a large artist’s rendition of the Gateway and docking Orion Spacecraft.
• Space Launch System for Artemis Program – NASA image SLS with brief explanation of it, and arrows pointing out its components
• Artemis I Flight Mission Map – NASA map of mission route from Earth to the Moon and back in 2022