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Fact Cards: Outer Planets

Fact cards for the four outer planets.
Unit: The Outer Planets 2 (elem/ upper elem)

Graphic organizers for facts about the four outer planets, creative prompts, comparative suffix vocabulary development with an outer planet theme, and suggested websites for further research.
Unit: The Outer Planets (elem/ upper elem)

This unit contains short reading comprehensions on each of the four gas giants, fact cards, and clear teaching ideas. Twelve teaching pages.
Worksheets: Outer Planet Math (elem/ upper elem)

Ordinal numbers, word problems, graphing and more in this "outer planet" themed set of nine worksheets.
Unit: The Inner Planets (elem/ upper elem)

This unit contains short reading comprehensions on each of the four inner planets, fact cards, and clear teaching ideas. Twelve teaching pages.
Word Search: Solar System (planet shape)

[member-created document] This document was made with the abcteach Word Search Puzzle tool.
Brainstorm! Solar System

"Words that come to mind when I think about..." This page features a thought bubble waiting to be filled with on-topic words. Great for kicking off a new unit.
Mini-Office: Astronomy (primary/elem) -b/w

This mini-office presents some basic astronomy concepts: the solar system, phases of the moon, and eclipses.
Unscramble the Words: Constellations

Unscramble the words, from ASTRONOMERS to STARS.
Science: Constellations (elem/upper elem)

An informative reading comprehension selection of these celestial groupings is followed by 7 multiple choice questions, a research/writing prompt, 1 visualization question, and 4 questions that require brief written responses.
Writing Paper: Space (elem/upper elem)

Three differently-formatted pages of writing paper with a space/planet theme. Different line sizes, different orientation.
Comprehensions: Race to the Moon (upper elem/middle)

A series of reading comprehensions, designed to introduce the history of space travel.
Booklet: Phases of the Moon (primary/elem)

This beautifully simple booklet explains the phases of the moon in correct terminology with clear illustrations.
Craft: Solar System Diorama (primary/elem)

Make a diorama of the eight planets by following these easy directions.
Banner: Lunar Eclipse Phases (color)

To use this informative two-page banner showing the phases of a lunar eclipse: print the pages, fold the edges, then glue or tape together along the edges. Laminate the banner for longer use.
Experiment: Moon Phases and Eclipses (elementary)

Instructions and worksheets for a hands-on demonstration of moon phases and both solar and lunar eclipses.
Comprehension: Is Pluto a Planet? (upper elem/ middle)

This reading comprehension explains the importance of classification in science and daily life. It tells the difficulties scientists had in determining Pluto's planetary status and briefly presents the new classification of planets.
Writing Prompts: Pluto (upper elem)

"In August 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) redefined the word planet. As a result, Pluto-formerly the ninth planet-is now classified as a dwarf planet." Six writing prompts, featuring persuasive writing and creative writing.
Sign: Solar System (coloring book version)

Use for center sign or booklet cover.
Large Poster: Moon Phase Diagrams (b/w)

To use this informative four-page poster of the phases of the moon and the lunar eclipse, including diagrams: print the pages, fold the edges, then glue or tape together along the edges. Laminate the poster for longer use.
Bookmark: Planets (b/w)

Four identical handy reference bookmarks that illustrate all eight planets and their approximate distance (in miles) from the sun.
Large Poster: Phases of the Moon

To use this four-page poster: print the pages, fold the edges, then glue or tape together along the edges. Laminate the poster for longer use.
Large Poster: Phases of the Moon (b/w)

To use this informative four-page poster of the phases of the moon: print the pages, fold the edges, then glue or tape together along the edges. Laminate the poster for longer use.
Banner: Solar System (color)

To use this informative (and beautiful) four-page banner of solar system from the sun to Pluto: print the pages, fold the edges, then glue or tape together along the edges. Laminate the banner for longer use.
Banner: Solar System (b/w)

To use this informative four-page banner of solar system from the sun to Pluto: print the pages, fold the edges, then glue or tape together along the edges. Laminate the banner for longer use.
Lab: Gravity (upper elem)

You know what you weigh on Earth (even if it doesn't make you happy!!)--but what would you weigh on Mars? on Pluto? Students combine science and math in this fun gravity lab.
Project: Postcards from the Planets (elem /upper elem)

Students research their favorite planets, then compose "postcards" from those planets including basic information. Includes questions and a grading rubric.
Large Poster: Solar Eclipse Phases (color)

To use this informative four-page poster showing the phases of the solar eclipse: print the pages, fold the edges, then glue or tape together along the edges. Laminate the poster for longer use.
Large Poster: Solar System (color)

To use this colorfuland informative four-page poster of all the planets and the size and distance from the sun: print the pages, fold the edges, then glue or tape together along the edges. Laminate the poster for longer use.
Acrostic Form: Constellations
Worksheets: Inner Planet Math (elem/ upper elem)

Ordinal numbers, word problems and more in this "inner planet" themed set of worksheets.
Word Search: Constellations (upper elem)

Find the words, from ASTRONOMER to STARS, in this telescope-shaped word search.
Word Search: Solar System

[made with abctools] From "sun" to "Jupiter".
Mini-Office: Astronomy (primary/elem) -color

This mini-office presents some basic astronomy concepts: the solar system, phases of the moon, and eclipses.
Comprehension: Planets (elementary)

"Our solar system has eight planets."