Astronomy unit first grade

I wanted to do a compilation including the best of the best engaging activities about THE MOON! I feel like it's an area that is revisited over and over again and students have high interest in it. BUT keeping them engaged can be so tricky! .....So here are a few of my favorite {elementary} resources for learning all about the moon. OREO MOON PHASE MATCH Isn't it funny how food makes everything more engaging at school? Well, bust out the oreos and do a moon phase match. I've seen a lot of…

First, second, third grade students love learning about outer space: interesting facts about the earth, moon, other planets. The Solar System Mega Pocketbook Unit is a well-organized, easy to differentiate product that covers a variety of information. It allows you to seamlessly move through the content, while allowing 1st, 2nd, 3rd graders to create their own pocketbook portfolio. #planets #doubledoseoflearning

Learn about the moon for kids with moon phases printable activities: free mini book and oreo moon activity.

This Space Science Lesson Unit will have your little learners shooting for the stars with excitement! Teach them all about space with this printable lesson!

This oh-so-yummy Oreo moon phases activity is the perfect way to learn about the phases of the moon - and the perfect snack, too!

40. The concepts about earth can be confusing for students so this song could help them remember a month, a year, and how the earth rotates around the sun and moon.

Space has always been one of my favorite subjects to study. I mean who doesn’t love looking at the beautiful night time sky? Things are always changing when it comes to the study of space. One minute Pluto is a planet and the next minute it merely a dwarf planet. I’ve also included some other […]

Check out these great space books for kids! They'll help you answer questions like, "Does the Sun move?" and "Why does Earth have seasons?"

This free, no-prep Constellation Drawing Activity is a great way for children in pre-k, kindegarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students to learn about 28 different constellations that can be found in the night sky. Whether you live in the Northern or the Southern Hemisphere, these handy constellation worksheets are a great resource. Simply download pdf file with constellation printables and you are ready to play and learn about constellations for kids in our solar…

Kids will explore the phases of the moon using playdough, Oreo cookies, books, moon viewers and more fun & easy hands-on science activities!