Students identify the periodic table trends and predict material properties. They also design and conduct simple experiments and test material properties. Finally, students compare and contrast material properties and that chemical...

Students analyze data received from high-energy satellites of various binary star systems' orbital periods or stellar rotation periods.

Students explore the rotation of the planets from various locations on Earth Using planetarium software, they will make observations, and explain how the rotation of the planets varies based on ones location on the Earth. Students...

In this planets worksheet, students access a website and record two unique facts about each planet in 1 graphic organizer. Then students go explore different sections of the website and answer 6 short answer questions.

In this "Desiderata" worksheet, students read and discuss this short poem with their classmates. Students relate the poem to real world issues.

Students study space. In this solar system instructional activity, students discover the correct order of the planets and create a diagram showing this knowledge. They listen to the book A New View of the Solar System and then work in...

Students describe the different units of measurement. In this space science lesson, students calculate astronomical distances using a scale. They explain the significance of using scientific notation in expressing very small or very...

Sixth graders use a list of robot components and common household items to design and construct a robot spacecraft model suitable for exploring the Saturn System. They present the robots to the class.

For this English worksheet, students read "1900 Royal Wedding Invitations Sent," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.

Students watch a PowerPoint slide show of the symbols of Texas and discuss what they see. They color in coloring book pages that corrolate to the slide show. They listen to and sing along to a state song as they color.

In this space worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to NASA and space. There are 31 words located in the puzzle.

Students estimate how many peas fit in a container. In this science instructional activity, students calculate the weight of a pea and record it. They use this data to calculate how many peas fit in a human brain.

Learners study animals and their behaviors.  In this animal behavior lesson students divide into groups and collect data and research animal behaviors. 

In this grade 8 intermediate level science test worksheet, 8th graders answer 72 multiple choice questions about eighth grade science, in standardized test format.

For this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on Antigone. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.

This site provides an introduction to the origin of the universe for the young child and the Big Bang theory. There is also a song about the Doppler Shift. Vocabulary glossary and printable version available.

Basic information about the universe, its origin and composition. Also includes information about galaxies, stars, and the sun.

Students use various articles about how atoms are made and spread throughout the universe starting with the Big Bang. They will study the articles as groups and will then present their information to the class.

The Universe is very diverse and contains many unique elements that can be observed in this gallery of pictures.

Students will apply the atomic number of elements on the periodic table to the origin of heavy elements in the star cycle.

Biographies of people throughout history who looked at the sky and wondered what was there. Links to a detailed description of the planets and interactive activities.

This site provides a description of the universe and what it contains. Includes links to definitions, activities, and an audio song. Printable version available.

This illustrated essay from the NOVA Web site introduces the basic concepts of Einstein's General Theory of Relativity and what we know about cosmology as a result.