Blueprint Skills

Key:  I=Introduced, D=Developing, M=Mastered, A=Assessed

Lesson Plans & Activities
  1. Shadow Dance (Grades 3+)
  2. Where is the Sun (Grades 3+)
  3. Finding the Size of the Sun and the Moon (Grades 3+)
  4. The Order of the Planets (Grades 3+)
  5. The Size and Distance of Planets (Grades 3+)
  6. Determining Distance Between the Planets and the Sun (Grades 5+)
  7. Measuring the Earth (Grades 4-5)
  8. Solar System and Beyond (Grades 4-6)
  9. What's Your Slant (Grades 4-6)
  10. Motions in the Sky (Grades 5+)
  11. The Path to Mars (Grades K-5)
  12. Classroom Planetarium (Grades K-5)
  13. People and Space (Grades K-5)
  14. Solar system with balloons (2-3)
  15. The Sun and the Moon (Grade 1)

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Topics
  1. Measures of the Planets
  2. Amazing Space
  3. Runaway Universe
  4. Adler Planetarium
  5. Astronomy for Kids
  6. Mysteries of Deep Space
  7. Alien Worlds
  8. Big Questions
  9. Understanding the Universe
  10. Astronomy, Our Place in Space
  11. AttaDog Space
  12. Star Child
  13. Multiwavelength Astronomy
  14. The Planets
  15. Astronomy for Kids
  16. Kids Astronomy
  17. Space Kids
  18. Solar System Tutor
  19. The Nine Planets
  20. Planet Pals
  21. Exploring the Planets: Asteroids
  22. Exploring the Planets: Mars: The Red Planet
  23. Astroadventure
  24. Teach Space http://www.space.com/teachspace

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Interactive Websites for Students
  1. Order of the Planets Quiz
  2. Solar System Movie
  3. Moon Phases
  4. Moon Phase Calendar
  5. Crumbs World
  6. Are Humans All Alone in the Universe?
  7. Virtual Journey into the Universe
  8. Cosmic Connections
  9. Stuff to Do
  10. Cosmic Quest
  11. Brain Pop:  Mars
  12. Science Optics
  13. Quia:  Order of the Planets, Planet Order, Solar System, Astronomical Bodies, The Universe, More Space,
  14. Solar System
  15. Galaxies Galore, Games and More
  16. Interactive Sky Charts
  17. Earth and Moon Viewer
  18. Astronomy for Kids
  19. Astronomy Games
  20. Online Astronomy Academy
  21. Space Kids Movies
  22. Space Kids Games
  23. Grades 3-5 Nine Planets View the Presentation Download the Presentation
  24. Grades 3-5 Moon View the Presentation Download the Presentation
  25. Solar System Power Point Presentation for K - 2 students
  26. Solar System On-line Crossword Puzzle
  27. Solar System Trading Cards
  28. NASA - JPL Solar System Simulator
  29. The Virtual Solar System
  30. Earth Quiz
  31. Welcome to the Solar System
  32. International Space Station
  33. Stargazers
  34. Constellation Search
  35. Phases of the Moon
  36. Songs:  Tickle Toon Typhoon,
     
  38. Energy from the Earth's Interior      Sample VIDEO
  39. The Sun:  Heat and Light Sample VIDEO
  40. The Sky Isn't Falling Sample VIDEO
  41. Interactive Online Jigsaw Puzzle The Planets
  42. Songs:
  43. Zoom A Little Zoom 32
  44. What Is The Milky Way 32
  45. Constellation Jig 32
  46. Beep, Beep 32
  47. Why Does The Sun Shine 32
  48. What Is A Shooting Star 32
  49. Longitude And Latitude 32
  50. It's A Scientific Fact 32
  51. Ballad Of Sir Isaac Newton 32
  52. Friction 32
  53. Why Are Stars Of Different Colors 32
  54. Why Do Stars Twinkle 32
  55. What Is Gravity 32
  56. Planet Minuet 32
  57. Why Go Up There 32
  58. Science Songs  (Right-click and choose "Save Target" or "Save Link" to download a copy of the song)
    Science Songs for Teaching      (Right-click and choose "Save Target" or "Save Link" to download a copy of the song)

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Worksheets
  1. Moons of the Solar System
  2. Famous Space Missions
  3. Famous Astronauts
  4. Astro Bingo (pdf)
  5. Astronomy Word Search (pdf)
  6. Constellation Word Search (pdf)
  7. 25 Astronomy Worksheets
  8. Moon Observation Chart
  9. Planet Report Form
  10. Solar System Crossword Puzzle
  11. Solar System Distances Chart
  12. Solar System KWL
  13. The Solar System
  14. Grade 3 Solar System Review
  15. Grade 3: Traveling Around the Sun
  16. Grade 3: The Sun and Its Planets

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