Free 5th Grade Astronomy Resources
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Space: Model of Earth & Moon's orbit
One of the biggest misconceptions that students have is that they believe that the Sun travels around the Earth. My students were no exception... That is why I created this model that allows students to manipulate the Earth and the moon in order to gain a better understanding. With this activity, your students will be able to orbit the Earth around the Sun as well as move the moon around the Earth. After this craftivity your students will no longer have the same misconception. If you like this a
1st - 5th
Astronomy, Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
Moon Phases Space Lesson - Lunar and Solar Eclipse Astronomy Notes and Slides
This Space Science lesson will guide you and your students from start to finish on an epic discover about the various moon phases, solar eclipse verses lunar eclipse and more! This organized, ready to print lesson is included in my complete Earth, Moon & Sun Unit Bundle! ⭐ LESSON includes:Anticipation Guide uncovers prior knowledge before the lesson.Slide Presentation guides the lesson from start to finish.Notes organizes the learning goals using 3 differentiated Cornell notes.Quiz (3 option
4th - 10th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
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Hertzsprung Russell Space Coloring Worksheet - HR Diagram Astronomy Activity
This Space Science lesson on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram engages students in reading constructive responses and decide based on interpreting and analyzing a Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram if they are correct. Plus, they can color it too! Students will use the diagram to use as evidence to support whether or not each claim on their worksheet is correct (answer key included). Let your students color the black and white HR diagram or print the colored version to help them answer. Students
4th - 10th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
FREEBIE! Solar System Coloring Page
It's a Freebie! Solar System Coloring Page by Tiny Space Adventures A happy and fun solar system for the little ones to color! Solar system includes the Sun, all 8 planets. This is a PDF non-editable resource. If you like this, check out: these other fun activities from Tiny Space Adventures! The Solar System Planet Worksheets: perfectly simple, yet educational for elementary aged students. My Solar System: several activities PreK-K for counting, writing, sequencing and coloring the planets. S
PreK - 8th
Art, Astronomy
Also included in: Solar System Bundle: Early Elementary
The Sun Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Solar System
Need a quick informational text about the Sun? This passage will give your students an overview of the Sun. 15 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess their understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Informational text 800-900 Lexile 15 questions- matching, multiple choice Black and white versions of the article and questions. Key is included. You may also like: Solar and Lunar Eclipses Sun SafetyPlanets BundleCloudsWater CycleSev
5th - 6th
Astronomy, Science
Also included in: MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer
{FREEBIE} Lines, Rays, and Angles Lesson for 4th Grade!
Need a comprehensive lesson on lines, rays, and angles? This is just the ticket! This lesson is a free preview of my Comprehensive Geometry Unit that you can purchase here!
Included:
Lesson plan
Vocabulary cards
Interactive notebook pages
Science & writing integration
Powerpoint
Practice Page
Center & RtI Ideas
Quiz
Homework.
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3rd - 5th
Astronomy, Geometry
Moon Phases & Eclipse Google Slides Notes Activity Space Digital Science Lesson
This Space Science digital, Google Slides lesson will guide you and your students from start to finish on an epic discover about the various moon phases, solar eclipse verses lunar eclipse and more! Newly updated with the option to print the Quiz or foldable! ✅This product is part of my Earth, Moon & Sun Unit Bundle!⭐ LESSON includes:Anticipation Guide uncovers prior knowledge before the lesson.Slide Presentation guides the lesson from start to finish.Notes organizes the learning goals using 3
4th - 10th
Astronomy, General Science, Science
FREE Planet Research Activity
A good starting point for students to do their own investigating either on the internet or at the library. Once completed students can use this worksheet as a reference sheet for future learning about the Solar System. Some suggested websites have been included as a starting point.
2nd - 6th
Astronomy, Science
Phases of the Moon Cookie Activity
Phases of the Moon - Students use Oreo cookies (or a similar cookie) to represent the various phases of the moon. A really fun and interactive activity that can be done with a wide range of ages and abilities to help students understand the moon's phases.
Included:
- Student Activity Sheet
- Student Data Sheet
- Student Question / Analysis Sheet for Moon Phases
- Answer Key for cookie activity
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5th - 9th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
Planets Clip Art FREE
⇒Realistic Planets Clip Art⇐
Included are 9 color images of The Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune as well as 9 black and white images.
All images are in png formats.
Clever Teacher Clipart is created by Joseph and Rebecca Cowan. All free and paid graphics may be used for personal and commercial use. Please read our Terms of Use regarding how to give credit and link back to our TpT store! :) Thank you!
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education
Art, Astronomy, Science
Solar System Non-Fiction Reading Comprehension and Main Idea & Detail Practice
In this activity, students will read a passage and identify details that appropriately complete the given webs.
This worksheet was designed specifically to target the following skills:
- Refer to Explicit Details (RI.4.1)
- Conducting research (W.4.7)
- Organizing Information/Text (W.4.4)
- Gather Information (W.4.8)
The worksheet is designed to support concepts from the 5th grade Tennessee State science standards:
- SPI 0507.6.1 Distinguish among the planets according to their known chara
4th - 5th
Astronomy, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.4.1
, W.4.4
, W.4.7
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Solar System FREEBIE | Print and Digital
Looking for a great way to introduce the Solar System to your students? This FREEBIE is just a small sample of my complete Solar System Unit! This now contains activities for Google Classroom. There is a link on page 2 of the PDF that allows you to make a copy. There are text boxes that allow students to complete the activities.This unit contains: Large fact cards for each planet, the moon, and asteroid beltSmall fact cards for each planetPocket patterns for large and small fact cards (these c
1st - 5th
Astronomy, General Science, Science
Also included in: Solar System BUNDLE | Print and Digital
FREE Moon Phases Cycle Real Photos Clipart {Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs}
FREE Moon Phases Cycle Real Photos Clipart {Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Designs}
You will receive 16 clip art graphics that were hand drawn by myself – 8 Colored Graphics and 8 Black and White Graphics. These are real life photos of the moon I took myself. The images are 2in x 2in and might not expand well (that's why I'm offering as a freebie.) The graphics include all the following: First Quarter Moon, Waxing Gibbous Moon, Full Moon, Waning Gibbous Moon, Last Quarter Moon, Waning Crescent Moon, New Moo
PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Art, Astronomy, Science
Earth in Space Intro to Astronomy Doodle Notes
Earth in Space: Where are we in relation to all of outer space?
Students review the Earth, Moon, Sun motions relative to the solar system, galaxy and universe. This doodle notes lesson helps students understand Earth’s Place in Space!
The notes are an intro or review of basic astronomy and emphasize the following concepts:
Earth, Moon, Sun Motions
Parts of the Solar System (What is in our solar system vs. what is outside our solar system)
Galaxies
The Universe
Includes:
Visual (Doodle)
5th - 7th, Not Grade Specific
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
Also included in: Physical Science Bundle: Lessons, Games, Doodle Notes and MORE!
Solar System Mini Book - Portrait
This is a mini-book I made for my Space Unit in Science class about the Solar System.
I print and copy the pages, and also copy the lined paper (included in PDF) onto the back of each page.
The students cut along the dotted lines and assemble the pages in order. I go around and staple the books together.
Then, after the students have assembled the books, we copy interesting facts about the planets/sun/moon/etc onto the back of each page. You're on your own with the facts, though. I like spac
K - 5th
Art, Astronomy, General Science
Planet Earth Informational Text Reading Comprehension Worksheet Solar System
This passage briefly describes the planet Earth. 14 questions (matching and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key. INCLUDES:Informational text 900-1000 Lexile 14 questions- matching, multiple choice Color and BW Versions Key is included Part of my planets bundle *I do my best to make sure I do not have typos, but occasionally they slip through. PLEASE message me and I will correct it quickly to ensure my product mee
5th - 6th
Astronomy, Science
Also included in: MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle Custom Bundle for Buyer
Moon and Lunar Phases FREE Activity
Are you teaching your astronomy students about the moon and its lunar phases? This FREE moon phases lesson includes TWO science reading packets that will inform your students about how the moon formed, what it looks like, differences between the moon and earth, and its effect on our planet. In addition, the second reading details the phases of the lunar cycle. Finally, students will fill in a graphic organizer to demonstrate understanding of the text. Like this free moon phases activity? Check
5th - 7th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.2
, RST.6-8.10
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Space Word Search Puzzle Coloring Activity- Earth Moon & Sun Science Notebook
Give your students a fun space unit word search to naturally explore and discovery vocabulary words such as eclipse, gravity, orbit, revolution, rotation and more! Color the related vocabulary too and watch your students organically begin talking about words they know, think they know and questions they have. ✅This product is part of my Earth, Moon & Sun Unit Bundle:Table of ContentsStudent Score SheetAnticipation Guide/Warm upsLesson- Rotation and RevolutionLesson- Reasons for the SeasonsLes
4th - 10th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
Blank Moon Phases Calendar Freebie
Watch the moon change each night and color in the shape! This calendar offers up to 35 days to record the moon phases. Draw in the shape of the current moon and shade the rest. Enjoy watching and recording the patterning of the moon! Black & white plus color versions included! Check out my Moon Phases Interactive Activity Flip Book {Lunar Cycle Phases}Remember when you rate products you've purchased, you earn TpT credit towards future purchases! I'd love your feedback! {She Teaches Littles}
PreK - 6th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
Solar System & Planets Space Unit Notebook Setup | Astronomy Digital + Printable
This ready to "make a copy" and go digital Solar System Astronomy Google Slides unit plan is organized and ready to help you and your students set up their space unit! ⭐ Product includes 1 Google Slide with hyperlinks to "make a copy" for:Table of contentsStudent score sheetNotebook descriptionBingo ActivityReflection ActivityWord SearchPacing Guideand more!✅ This product is included in my Solar System Digital Bundle, which includes:Pacing GuideTable of ContentsStudent Score Sheet10 Bellringers
4th - 10th
Astronomy, General Science, Science
Also included in: Solar System Space Curriculum Unit Plan - Science Google Slides Bundle
FREE Outer Space Virtual Field Trip & Google Slides Digital Activities
Take your students on an engaging virtual field trip that is OUT OF THIS WORLD! This outer space virtual field trip combines educational content with fun. It can be used to reinforce space concepts and topics + provide a travel experience in the classroom. THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:Google Slides Virtual Field Trip Presentation (10 Slides) + 6 YouTube VideosPlease ensure you have internet and YouTube access before downloading this resource.4 Google Slides Digital ActivitiesKWL Chart3 Multiple Choice
K - 5th
Astronomy, Earth Sciences, Science
Solar System - Color and Trace - FREE
Learn about the names, and order of The Planets, with this simple worksheet. The download includes two versions, with and without Pluto. So you can choose which one best suits your needs. You can also choose a black and white worksheet, where your students can color it in. Or you can choose a color worksheet, and just have your students practice the writing. Enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To hav
1st - 6th
Astronomy, Science, Vocabulary
Free! Phases of the Moon Visuals and Examples {With Oreo Cookies!}
If you are working with your little astronauts on the phases of the moon, this far out freebie will be perfect for you!
I used this during our oreo activity to help students see exactly what each phase looked like and how to make their oreo look! :)
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PreK - 5th
Astronomy
Nonfiction Passage with Text Features - The Sun - Practice Passage & Worksheet
Looking for a reading passage with LOTS of nonfiction text features? Use this handy, free text features passage to teach eight kinds of text features as students learn about one of the most fascinating objects in our solar system - the sun! (If you love this freebie, check out the rest of my Solar System Nonfiction Reading Passages Bundle!) This free nonfiction reading passage includes a variety of common text features, including a title, headings, a footnote, a diagram, a caption, and more. It
5th - 8th
Astronomy, Informational Text, Reading
CCSS
RI.5.2
, RI.5.3
, RI.6.1
+6
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