Less than $5 6th Grade Astronomy Resources (by date, oldest first)

In this lesson, students learn about the Solar System as they complete a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic. A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students. The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper. Additionally, a word search puzzle with answer key is included, perfect for early finishers or to use as a part of the lesson.

This activity is perfect for a science or technology class. This lesson was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary as well. This is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

This lesson is great for distance learning/remote learning. You can upload it to your school's learning management system (Google Classroom, Edmodo, Canvas, etc.) or share with students via Google Drive.

Files included:

• Teacher & Student Resources

• Learning about the Solar System WebQuest Activity (print and

editable digital files included)

• Learning about the Solar System WebQuest Answer Key

• Word Search Puzzle with Answer Key

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Enhance student understanding of the outer planets with this oversized graphic organizer. Designed to facilitate communication of their learning about the solar system, the unique layout of this graphic organizer provides ample space for writing and drawing. This makes it a great tool for various educational tasks and objectives.

This unique oversized graphic organizer features:

• Ample room for writing and drawing
• Example graphics of the outer planets

Once completed, these graphic organizers make a striking display, adding a unique touch to your classroom or hallways. The versatile design is perfect for a range of learning activities.

This oversized graphic organizer is perfect for:

• Note taking
• End of Unit Review
• Projects
• Research

Includes:

• 2 letter size pages that combine to make one larger image
• Size when complete: Approx. 11x14

This oversized graphic organizer is an excellent resource for reinforcing knowledge about the outer planets and engaging students in their learning process!

Enhance student understanding of the inner planets with this oversized graphic organizer. Designed to facilitate communication of their learning about the solar system, the unique layout of this graphic organizer provides ample space for writing and drawing. This makes it a great tool for various educational tasks and objectives.

This unique oversized graphic organizer features:

• Ample room for writing and drawing
• Example graphics of the inner planets

Once completed, these graphic organizers make a striking display, adding a unique touch to your classroom or hallways. The versatile design is perfect for a range of learning activities.

This oversized graphic organizer is perfect for:

• Note taking
• End of Unit Review
• Projects
• Research

Includes:

• 2 letter size pages that combine to make one larger image
• Size when complete: Approx. 11x14

This oversized graphic organizer is an excellent resource for reinforcing knowledge about the inner planets and engaging students in their learning process!

Learn about our solar system while researching planets and creating this oversized resource. With resources you provide or with information that they research on their own, students will label and tell about an assigned or chosen planet and its features!

Includes TWO Versions Each With:

• 2 coloring pages that combine to make one larger image
• Size when complete: 11x14

Learn about the layers and atmosphere of the Sun while researching the topic and creating this oversized resource. With resources you provide or with information that they research on their own, students will label and tell about our closest star, its structure, atmosphere and features.

Allows for the use of the following vocabulary:

core, radiation zone, convection zone, atmosphere, corona, photosphere, chromosphere, sun spot, prominence, solar flare.

Includes:

• 2 coloring pages that combine to make one larger image
• Size when complete: 11x14

Get excited for the 2024 Solar Eclipse with this fun and NO PREP independent work packet! Your students will stay engaged while learning about the solar eclipse and enjoy doing these printable activities. Perfect for center work, early finishers, morning work, supplemental lessons, and more!

10 Pages Included

• Cover coloring page
• KWL
• word search
• write your own questions
• reading passage
• true or false questions
• finish the story prompt with writing paper
• lines of symmetry
• word work
• bubble map
• observation log

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Constellation Scavenger Hunt 

Hi fellow teachers

I often do scavenger hunts in grade 4 to 7  classrooms. I find them particularly useful when I’m feeling tired or lacking energy (hey, we’ve all been there).

Why do I like them?

1. They are easy to set up, 
2. The students get to move around
3. The students are focussed & engaged
4. The students enjoy it 
5. The teacher is free to take notes, observe and give guidance, if necessary. 

It can look chaotic, but if observed you can see students really trying, really reading the information, and really collaborating and cooperating.

How it works:

There are two components:

1. A two page worksheet (print double-sided, one per student)
2. 12 informational panels that contain the answers to the questions (these need to be printed on one side, cut in half and pinned in various locations around your room).
3. Hand out the worksheet and off they go!

I have used this activity in a Grade 6 class.

The whole activity takes about 40 minutes and I might suggest watching a couple of Youtube videos on the topic to ‘get them in the mood.

Good luck!

Sunrise/Sunset/Earth’s Axis/Seasons/Shadows/Tilt  Scavenger Hunt 

Hi fellow teachers

I often do scavenger hunts in grade 4 to 7  classrooms. I find them particularly useful when I’m feeling tired or lacking energy (hey, we’ve all been there).

Why do I like them?

1. They are easy to set up, 
2. The students get to move around
3. The students are focussed & engaged
4. The students enjoy it 
5. The teacher is free to take notes, observe and give guidance, if necessary. 

It can look chaotic, but if observed you can see students really trying, really reading the information, and really collaborating and cooperating.

How it works:

There are two components:

1. A two page worksheet (print double-sided, one per student)
2. 12 informational panels that contain the answers to the questions (these need to be printed on one side, cut in half and pinned in various locations around your room).
3. Hand out the worksheet and off they go!

My students are currently doing this very activity as I write!

The whole activity takes about 40 minutes and I might suggest watching a couple of Youtube videos on the topic to ‘get them in the mood.

Good luck!

Our 6th Grade Solar System & Planets Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions solve the problem of making space science engaging and understandable for students. With detailed passages on The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, this resource helps learners explore our solar system while boosting their reading comprehension. Thought-provoking questions enhance critical thinking, making it perfect for both classroom and home learning.

What is included :

• The solar system
• The sun
• Mercury
• Venus
• Earth
• Mars
• Jupiter
• Saturn
• Uranus
• Neptune

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This bright and fun colored anchor chart make learning about phases of the moon in science fun and practical. This anchor chart shows a visual to help students understand the difference between the moon phases. You can use the poster during small group, circle time, whole group, or as a visual on the wall for independent work.

Included:

• Phases of the Moon Anchor Chart
• Instructions for printing

It is ideal for use with a poster printer, but if you do not have a poster printer, there are instructions on how to print the poster on 8.5 x 11 paper, assemble it, and laminate it for year after year use!

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Introduce your students to the wonders of space with this Solar System Word Search! This engaging activity is packed with key terms related to planets, space objects, and astronomical phenomena, making it ideal for grades K-6. Designed to boost vocabulary, reinforce spelling, and ignite curiosity about the cosmos, this word search set will have students exploring the Solar System in a fun, interactive way.

What’s Included in Solar System Word Search:

• 4 themed word searches on planets, space objects, exploration, and Solar System features.
• Answer key for easy checking and reference.
• Varied word lengths (3 to 12 letters) for different skill levels.

Why Choose This Word Search?

This Solar System Word Search is a simple and effective way to introduce students to space vocabulary, spark their interest in astronomy, and enhance essential language skills. It’s an exciting addition to any science curriculum!

Perfect For:

• Classroom Activities: Complements space or science units.
• Early Finishers: Keeps students learning independently.
• Homework: A fun, themed activity to complete at home.
• Substitute Plans: A no-prep, engaging resource for substitute days.

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the fourth planet from the Sun, Mars.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the planet whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• An Easel activity for distance learning

For a digital version of this resource that students can complete on tablets, phones and computers download the Mars - The Red Planet Grade Close Reading Activity | Digital & Print.

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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A Google Forms close reading activity with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about Eclipses - the fascinating celestial events that capture the attention of people all over the world.

The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about eclipses whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this resource:

• A Google Forms Activity
• A PDF Printable Activity with crossword puzzle & wordsearch

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This resource is great for:

• Distance learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions

This activity is an online resource, that uses Google Forms, and is linked to your Google Drive. It can be completed by students online using tablets, phones or computers, and is easily assessed by teachers as all the answers are provided in a quick and easy format.

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Time allowance to complete:

5-10 minutes - read through the text individually.

40-50 minutes - answer questions using the text as guidance (including extension activity)

Time allowance to assess:

A class set of activities might take around 15-20 minutes to mark; the teacher can then send the students their marks automatically, which allows them to read back through their work. Nearly all answers are not automatically generated, but only require a small amount of work to assign points. This is because the aim is to get students writing answers and not to just have multiple choice options.

Please ensure when you download this resource into Google Drive that you are logged in to the gmail account where you wish to store the activity. In the past teachers have downloaded resources into their school account in error. Thanks :)

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A close reading passage with a teacher presentation, comprehension and grammar questions, a multiple choice quiz, a crossword puzzle and a wordsearch about the famous Italian-born scientist, Galileo.

The NO PREP informational text worksheets are perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. Students will learn key facts about the famous scientist whilst working on their comprehension skills.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• A teacher presentation to introduce the subject
• An informational text
• A comprehension activity with ten questions
• Two grammar questions about the text
• An extension writing activity
• A multiple choice quiz with seven questions
• An answer sheet for self-assessment or teacher use
• A crossword puzzle to consolidate learning
• A wordsearch puzzle
• An Easel activity for distance learning

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• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Guided reading sessions
• Assessment practice
• Reading interventions
• Emergency sub plans

The activity requires NO PREP; it has a body of text that students need to read through thoroughly; then they can use the text to find the comprehension and grammar answers. All texts then have an extension activity for those fast finishers and answers, for teacher use, are on the final page of the document.

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Get up and move!:

Students will move around to read cards concerning how the sun effects the seasons on Earth. Each card has a situation which describes a specific season on Earth. Students will record the correct season on the line next to the letter shown on the card. The teacher can correct the answers to have students correct or discuss as a class.

This is a great way to get students up and moving and still engaged. My students are focused and excited when they complete the list correctly.

Aligns with Indiana Sixth Grade Science Standard ESS1.B

What's included:

• Teacher instructions
• Scoot cards in color and black and white
• Answer key

How is this product useful:

• Easy prep for teachers.
• Engaged movement activity.
• Represents the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

Get your students buzzing about solar eclipses with five-word search puzzles and two fun true or false activities. Each puzzle comes with its own answer key, making grading a breeze.

Key Features:

• Five-word search puzzles packed with eclipse-related vocabulary to stimulate curiosity and vocabulary retention.
• Two true or false puzzles that test students' understanding of solar eclipse facts, encouraging critical thinking and comprehension skills.
• Seven student pages, each accompanied by detailed answer keys for easy grading and assessment.

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Vocabulary for the word search

alignment - astronomy - binoculars - celestial - corona - crescent - eclipse - glasses - lunar - moon - observation - occultation - partial - path - penumbra - phases - shadow - solar - sun - telescope - totality - umbra

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Enhance Your Classroom Experience: Whether you're

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• conducting pre-assessments
• offering extra credit incentives,
• assigning homework that inspires independent exploration

This puzzle set is the perfect addition to your educational toolkit!

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Back To School! Get ready to blast off into an exciting new school year with this fun Back to School Space Themed First Day of School Gift Tags pack. Designed specifically for the first week of school and the momentous first day, these easy to print space-themed gift tags will add an extra touch of fun and enthusiasm to welcome students back to the classroom. Each tag features captivating space-themed artwork that will make students feel like they're embarking on an interstellar adventure. Print, cut and attach to a cute little welcome to school gift!

Included in this Space Themed pack:

• Welcome Back to School tags,
• Here’s to a bright school year tags,
• Cute First Day of School Phrases,
• You’re out of this world and more!

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Dive into an exciting adventure with this comprehensive Space and Solar Eclipse Paper Crown & Headband Templates pack. Perfectly crafted to enrich your lesson plans, this activity and craft pack is a stellar addition to Space Week, solar eclipse studies, or any space-themed curriculum. With 22 black and white printables plus 7 Solar Eclipse Crown Templates and 4 creative writing prompt solar eclipse templates, your students are set for an immersive cosmic journey. These templates, featuring astronauts, planets, rockets, the sun and moon, and specially designed solar eclipse views, foster creativity and hands-on learning. Your students will love coloring and crafting their unique space crowns and diving into thoughtful writing with solar eclipse prompts. Ideal for engaging young minds in the wonders of our universe, these templates encourage exploration of space phenomena, including the captivating solar eclipse.

This pack includes:

• 22 Space Crown Templates,
• 7 Solar Eclipse Crown Templates,
• 4 Solar Eclipse Creative Writing Prompt Crown Templates,
• Space Themed side pieces ( Space, Out of this World, Happy Space Week, I want to be an astronaut, Space rocks, Solar Eclipse, My favorite planet is........)
• US and UK spelling available

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Get ready for the Solar Eclipse 2024 with this engaging Solar Eclipse Writing Craft Templates pack. Perfect for all elementary grade levels. This activity pack includes eclipse glasses template & 15 writing prompts, making learning hands-on, fun and interactive. These openers are easy to read, fostering creativity and factual learning among your students. Your students will love making their own eclipse glasses, all while exploring the fascinating science behind solar eclipses through creative and factual writing. Available in UK and US versions, these templates are great for Solar Eclipse crafts and April bulletin boards. Dive into the excitement of the solar eclipse with this hands-on resource that's sure to captivate your students imaginations.

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• 15 Black and White Writing Prompt Templates,
• 5 Color Templates.

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