Create a fun "How the Earth Rotates" craft for kids, using simple materials to illustrate the Earth's rotation and day-night cycles.

There are many great Montessori posts on the solar system. This post may not add anything new to the blogosphere, but I feel it is necessary for my First Great Lesson posts. So here is a glimpse at what we do. 3-Part Planet Cards 3-part planet cards with handmade scale models. These models are made from polystyrene balls. They are made to scale to our sun mat. Imagine Our Life has this free download for planet cards. [Photo from Image Our Life] Scale of Planets The scale of planets fascinates the elementary child and suits their imaginative mind. Lolly has a lovely post on her blog Elementary Observations here. She has a free download for a planet scale activity. [Photo from Elementary Observations] Solar System Riddles Lolly also has this set of Solar System riddles which are perfect for the elementary classroom. Riddles are always a big hit in my class. These are also the perfect way to integrate language arts into the great lessons. I also encourage my children to write their own riddles. [Photo from Elementary Observations] Planet Research As usual, I encourage my children to pick a planet to research. This is the sheet we use for the younger children. I saw the original somewhere in blogsphere but can't remember where. The questions asked are: Name of Planet? What number is this planet from the Sun? How far is this Planet from the Sun? How big is this Planet from one end to another (diameter)? What is the temperature of this Planet? Does the Planet have an atmosphere? Which gases make up its atmosphere? Three facts about this Planet I encourage each child to research one planet and together we create solar system research book. Sometimes a couple of children decide to research all the planets themselves and make their own booklets. I have these astronomy research guides from Montessori for Everyone. I use this with my older children. [Photo from Montessori For Everyone] Astronomy 3-Part Cards I also have these Astronomy Concepts Nomenclature Cards [Photo from Montessori For Everyone] There is something similar for free here. Planet Related Experiments The Geography Impressionistic Charts from Montessori for Everyone has a solar system chart and planet related experiment cards. Noah doing the colour of Mars experiment. These are the experiments in the pack. The bands of jupiter: It is very similar to this experiment on density. The colour of Mars [above]. The impact of craters: A brief description on here and here. Solar System Pastels Drawings Solar System Dance [Photo from Central Montessori Academy] The solar system dance is really fun and best done outside. Each child takes on the role of a planet, the sun, the moon or an asteroid. Each role is described in detail and the children act out the solar system. I made these labels for the children to wear while doing the dance. They can be downloaded for free here. Distance of the Planets From Sun [Photo from Beakers and Bumblebees] This is a lesson that I can't wait to try.There is a blog post about it here and another here. The instructions for this solar system toilet paper activity can be found here.

Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times…. Next stop, The Scientific Revolution! Challenge 1: The Heliocentric Model! The Heliocentric model led to the discovery that the sun is the center of the solar system. The earth and other planets revolve around

Review the difference between Earth’s rotation and revolution using this interesting solar system worksheet: Revolution.

This week we started our unit on space and we’ve been having SO.MUCH.FUN learning all about the Sun, the Earth, and the moon! Can I just tell you how impressed I am by how much information my kiddos have learned in just a few short day… It just goes to prove that when kids are engaged, learning takes place To begin our unit, I decided to tackle one of the biggest MISCONCEPTIONS I noticed my class was having…. Many of the kids believed that the Sun travels around, the Earth. Can you blame them? I mean every morning on my drive to school I see the Sun rising in the sky. I can totally understand why they think this. They “see” the Sun moving in the sky every day. So logic tells you, it’s the one traveling… Right, not quite! To help my kiddos explore this idea a little further, I decided to have them create their very own models. (Feel free to download your own copy here.) They started off by coloring pictures of the Sun, Earth, and moon. While doing this, we talked about the obvious size differences between each. The kids were shocked to […]

30+ Hands-On Ways To Teach The Solar System I love a variety of good ways to teach without a textbook! From history to art, there are a bunch of exciting ways to bring learning to life. Check out the full series here. Today, I wanted to share these tactile ideas for learning about the Solar […]

This post is full of lesson plan ideas for teaching about Earth's rotation and revolution in the solar system. Students will create models using various objects as well as their bodies, sing songs, and watch video clips. Also get suggestions for worksheets, foldables, and activities.

Kids will learn about the planets in our solar system with these free printable mini books! Perfect for elementary age kids.

Depending on the student, astronomy can seem a bit laborious. Why not make a study of the planets interesting with a fun game? This Solar System activity is a super way to practice using information that's been learned!

Looking for some fun ideas to teach kids about space? Check out his space unit for kids. Measure the distance between the planets with toilet paper!

Free Solar System Worksheets for Kids | Printables to use for homeschool, to supplement remote or in-person learning.

ALL ABOUT EARTH Get ready for a month filled with so many fun activities to teach your kiddos all about our planet Earth . I teach this unit in April so it coincides with Earth Day. I’ve loaded up this blog post post with read aloud book ideas, free videos you can share with your students,

We’ve all been there… you’re trying to just get that first cup of coffee in the morning, cook dinner, or even just driving down the road, when your preschooler tosses out one of their deep questions about the universe. I’ve now got two preschoolers, making for double the ponderings. After a…

ALL ABOUT EARTH Get ready for a month filled with so many fun activities to teach your kiddos all about our planet Earth . I teach this unit in April so it coincides with Earth Day. I’ve loaded up this blog post post with read aloud book ideas, free videos you can share with your students,

Campers will blast off into space to explore the solar system. They will be so busy exploring, inquiring, and discovering they won't even realize they are learning key Earth and Space Sciences concepts during this "Next Stop Space" unit! While the lesson plan incorporates many different Pennsylvania...

This Solar System Order Worksheet is a great way for students to learn about the solar system. They can find the words in the word search and build their solar system vocabulary. This is a great resource for teachers who want to help their students learn about the solar system. Solar System Word Search Worksheet

Handy Solar System Worksheets with answer key to learn about the sun, planets, asteroids, and space. Grab FREE pdf with astronomy for kids.

This free printable solar system game is a great homeschool space activity! It will have your kids learning all about planets in no time!

Kids love learning about space! Today I'm sharing a Free Printable Solar System Hat that you can use along with your space unit!

ALL ABOUT EARTH Get ready for a month filled with so many fun activities to teach your kiddos all about our planet Earth . I teach this unit in April so it coincides with Earth Day. I’ve loaded up this blog post post with read aloud book ideas, free videos you can share with your students,

Find out how to create a super simple terrarium to teach your children about the four major spheres of our planet!

FREE Learning About the Planets Printables

What is the Earth's Goldilocks zone, and why is it important? These are the questions that your class is trying to answer in this awesome...

This lesson/activity about Earth in the solar system is great for covering how the Earth is so special and unique and located in the Goldilocks Zone (habitable zone). This is an amazing lesson to get your students engaged in learning about our planet while reducing cognitive load. By doing this, students will learn more efficiently and retain information. Also, it's fun! This Earth in the Solar System - Goldilocks Zone lesson covers: Earth as the Goldilocks planet conditions that support life Goldilocks Zone (habitable zone) Earth's proximity to the Sun water on Earth temperature on Earth atmosphere on Earth greenhouse effect Earth's nutrients such as oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon Earth's protection ozone layer and magnetosphere Is there life on Mars and Europa? and more! This Earth in the Solar System - Goldilocks Zone activities include: exploring outside videos four corners vocabulary anticipation guide alien story writing and more! There are 27 slides in all and an answer key is included! This lesson pairs well with NC Essential Standard: 6.E.1.2 When you purchase this product, you will be given access to a link that will allow you to open the file that is compatible with Google Slides™. You will then be able to share this with your students. If you’d like, there is a PPT version as well! See more interactive lessons! Check out this related lesson: Solar System Planets of the Solar System Space Exploration ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ Be sure to follow my store for updates on new products and sales. Also, don't forget to leave feedback. You will receive TPT credits that can be used for future purchases!

Ever wonder what it's like to live off the grid? Our family has been living off the grid with solar electricity for three years, and shares our experience.

Bilingual solar system and Earth activities in lessons support bilingual learners in grasping challenging scientific concepts.

ALL ABOUT EARTH Get ready for a month filled with so many fun activities to teach your kiddos all about our planet Earth . I teach this unit in April so it coincides with Earth Day. I’ve loaded up this blog post post with read aloud book ideas, free videos you can share with your students,

Do you want to teach your child about the solar system? Use the free Solar System Coloring Pages to help them learn about space and have fun!

Check out this fun free Space Word Search, free for use at home or in school This is a printable Space Word Search pdf file,...

Learn about solar system for kids with 5 weeks of lessons, creative activities, science experimnets, & FREE worksheets for kids.

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Students are fascinated by impacts. Asteroid, meteoroid and comet activities address NGSS, cross cutting concepts, and science practices.

This post is full of lesson plan ideas for teaching about Earth's rotation and revolution in the solar system. Students will create models using various objects as well as their bodies, sing songs, and watch video clips. Also get suggestions for worksheets, foldables, and activities.