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Walking on the Moon
Elementary

Walking on the Moon

Watch a video or read the text to take a trip to the moon. Then, conduct an investigation to observe the moon at different times at night.

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The life and death of a star
Elementary

The Life and Death of a Star

Watch a video or read the text to explore the life cycle of stars— from nebula to supernova. Then, create a poster to model each stage of a star’s life.

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Space
Secondary

The Distance Between Celestial Bodies

Explore the universe beyond the solar system. Start by watching a video that describes how vast the universe is. Then use a series of maps to model the distances between celestial bodies.

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Biography Video

Watch the video or read the biography about Sally Ride with your students.

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