9th Grade Astronomy Projects

This is a GREAT way to introduce astronomy and galaxy types! This STEM Project sparks your student's curiosity and builds on their creativity skills. Everything you need to make interesting, scientifically based and artistic poetry is included. Put the beautiful poetry up in your classroom to bolster your student's self esteem and make your room look space-y! :)

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student project directions and worksheet.

★ Academic Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Exemplar student work.

★ Multiple options for product creation.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 1-2 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

Topics Covered

★ Introduction to galaxies and galaxy types

★ Discerning main ideas and locating important vocabulary

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable project , student engagement increases as they learn about the main types of galaxies found in our universe.

Exemplars are included to give your kids a place to start and to get their creative juices flowing. This project can be used for distance learning or in person. It can be easily assigned digitally or on paper. 

This assignment is aligned Next Generation, MYP and other International Science Standards.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter....

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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

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A creative and multidisciplinary STEM project is at your fingertips!

Engage your students' creativity with this STEM Constellation and Myth Creation Activity. This project includes everything you need for students to make unique and creative constellations and constellation myths. It also reinforces NGSS, MYP and International Astronomy standards.

This project is creative, fun and informative. It also makes an EZ Sub Plan.

What's Included in this fun project based learning assignment?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-3 class periods to complete.

Use this activity as a review of stars and constellations or as a creative introduction to astronomy.

★ Use as a multidisciplinary and cross curricular activity involving science, writing and history.

Topics Covered

★ Stars

★ Constellations

★ Myth Writing

Nitty Gritty:

*Do your students need an entertaining introduction or review of stars and constellations? With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important astronomy concepts. This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science , MYP and International Science Standards.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I will be using this weekly, as our school goal is to improve reading across the curriculum. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

★____________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

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Are you looking for a creative & unique project to spice up your Earth or Space Science unit? Unlock the interesting world of the EARTH'S ROTATION AND REVOLUTION with this interactive and visual blackout poem project. While creating these poems, your students will delve into the fundamental principles of Earth & Space Science. This Rotation, Revolution and Seasons activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars and a simple rubric.

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This blackout poem is designed to help students understand important key science concepts. It project fits well with STATE, NGSS, MYP and other International science standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Fossils Blackout Poem Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Non Fiction Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Basics of Earth or Space Science

★ Rotation and Revolution

★ Seasons, Day and Night, Earth's Year

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation, MYP and other common state and international science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a Earth Science unit. It can also be used as a stand alone activity related to Rotation and Revolution.

The blackout poem project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating these visual poems.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter....

★______________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Are you looking for a unique & creative project to spice up your biology unit? Unlock the interesting world of the Lunar Cycle and Astronomy with this interactive and visual one-pager activity. While creating these posters, your students will delve into the fundamental principles that govern important Sun, Earth Moon cycles. This Moon Cycle Astronomy One Pager Project will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars, 18 free one pager templates and a simple rubric.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This one pager poster project is designed to help students understand important key concepts in astronomy. As an assessment or introduction to moon phases, students will visually and verbally demonstrate their knowledge of the the lunar cycle.

This project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International science standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Phases of the Moon Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ 18 Pre-made One Pager Templates.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Moon, Sun and Earth systems

★ Basic Astronomy

★ Moon Phases

★ Lunar Cycle

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation and MYP science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. This project is perfect for use as a part of a unit on astronomy. It can also be used as a stand alone activity to test student understanding.

The one-pager poster project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating their poster. With prompts and questions to help students brainstorm ideas, gather information, and organize their thoughts, this project is designed to be flexible and adaptable to different grade levels and learning styles.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

★______________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

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All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

An educational and creative STEM/ STEAM project is at your fingertips!

Blow Your Students Away with this Galaxy Types Research and Paper Pinwheel Astronomy Activity. This project includes everything you need for students to make unique and creative galaxy pinwheels that blow in the wind. It also reinforces important NGSS, MYP and International Astronomy standards.

This project is creative, fun and informative. It also makes an EZ Sub Plan.

What's Included in this fun project based learning assignment?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Exemplar student project photos.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-3 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of galaxy types or as a creative introduction to astronomy.

★ Put up your pinwheels in class for a festive astronomy feel.

Topics Covered

★ Introduction to Astronomy

★ Galaxy Types and Characteristics

Nitty Gritty:

*Do your students need an entertaining introduction or review of galaxies and galaxy types? With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important astronomy concepts. This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science , MYP and International Science Standards.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

★_______________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

This is a GREAT way to introduce the solar system and astronomy! This STEM Project sparks your student's curiosity and builds on their creativity skills. Everything you need to make interesting, scientifically based and artistic poetry is included. With the Solar System Blackout Poem Astronomy Project you can put artistic poetry up in your classroom to bolster your student's self esteem! Make your room look SUPA space-y! :)

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student project directions and worksheet.

★ Academic Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Exemplar student work.

★ Multiple options for product creation.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creative activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-3 class periods to complete.

★ Use this as an introduction to astronomy or our solar system. It can also be used as a summative project or a fun break from the standard curriculum.

Topics Covered

★ Introduction to the solar system

★ Discerning main ideas and locating important vocabulary

Nitty Gritty:

With this editable and printable project , student engagement increases as they learn about our amazing solar system.

Exemplars are included to give your kids a place to start and to get their creative juices flowing. This project can be used for distance learning or in person. It can be easily assigned digitally or on paper. 

This assignment is aligned Next Generation Science Standards, as well as MYP & International science standards.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter....

★_______________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Are you looking for a creative & unique project to spice up your astronomy unit? Unlock the interesting world of Moon Phases with this interactive and visual blackout poem project. While creating these poems, your students will delve into the fundamental principles that govern astronomy and planetary motions. This Moon Phases Astronomy Activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars and a simple rubric.

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This blackout poem is designed to help students understand important key concepts of moon phases and astronomy. It project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International Astronomy standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Moon Phases Blackout Poem Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Academic Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Sun, Earth , Moon Interactions

★ Astronomy

★ Moon Phases

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation and MYP science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of an astronomy unit. It can also be used as a stand alone activity to introduce moon phases.

The blackout poem project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating these visual poems.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter....

★______________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Are you searching for a fun and creative way to teach your students about astronomy and our solar system? Spark your students' curiosity and engage their creative minds with this STEM Children's Book, Rap Song and Alien Creature Design Project. This resource includes everything you need create an interesting and meaningful astronomy summative group project.

What's Included in this fun project based learning assignment?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable

★ Exemplar student projects

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

How To Use This Lab/ Need to Know:

★ This is a large project. It spans the whole of my astronomy unit! It is SO AMAZING! Honestly! You can do part or all of it.

★ Complete this activity as a fun and creative unit assessment. I have students present their projects, read their children's books, and show us their creature creations.

★ You can create an "interstellar zoo" to show off your student's amazing work.

Topics Addressed

★ Astronomy

★ Solar System Planet and Exoplanet Research

Nitty Gritty:

*Do your students need an entertaining way of showing their understanding of astronomy and the solar system? With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important NGSS, MYP and International space science concepts.

The Kicker:

This astronomy individual and group project will be a hit with your kids! It forces students to think critically about astronomy, planet characteristics and the possibility of life on other planets. It highlights the different planets in our solar system, exoplanets and moon characteristics in a creative and entertaining way.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

★__________________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

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A creative & unique project is at your fingertips! Spice up your Earth & Space Science unit with this interesting What Causes The Seasons interactive and visual blackout poem project. While creating these poems, your students will delve into the fundamental principles of Earth Science and Astronomy. This Seasons activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars and a simple rubric.

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This blackout poem is designed to help students understand important key science concepts. It project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International science standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Fossils Blackout Poem Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Non Fiction Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2- 4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Earth Tilt and the Seasons

★ Astronomy basics- Earth, Sun interactions.

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation, MYP and other common state and international science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a Earth/ Space Science unit. It can also be used as a stand alone activity related to Seasons.

The blackout poem project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating these visual poems.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter....

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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

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Are you looking for a creative & unique project to spice up your astronomy unit? Unlock the interesting world of the Big Bang with this interactive and visual blackout poem project. While creating these poems, your students will delve into the fundamental principles that govern astronomy and planetary motions. This Origins of the Universe Astronomy Activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars and a simple rubric.

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This blackout poem is designed to help students understand important key concepts of astronomy. It project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International Astronomy standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Big Bang Blackout Poem Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Academic Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Big Bang

★ Astronomy

★ Origin of the Universe

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation and MYP science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of an astronomy unit. It can also be used as a stand alone activity related to the Big Bang.

The blackout poem project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating these visual poems.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter....

★______________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

Are you looking for a creative & unique project to spice up your Astronomy unit? Unlock the interesting world of SOLAR & LUNAR ECLIPSES with this interactive and visual blackout poem project. While creating these poems, your students will delve into the fundamental principles related to Sun, Earth and Moon motions. This Astronomy of Eclipses activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars and a simple rubric.

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This blackout poem is designed to help students understand important key concepts in Earth & Space Science. It project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International science standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Fossils Blackout Poem Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Non Fiction Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Astronomy of Planet Motions

★ Solar Eclipses

★ Lunar Eclipses

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation, MYP and other common state and international science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a Space Science unit. It can also be used as a stand alone activity related to Eclipses.

The blackout poem project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating these visual poems.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter....

★______________________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.

A fun & UNIQUE Planet Research project is at your fingertips! Engage your astronomy students and get their creative juices flowing with this fun STEM Planet Shrinking ornament project. In this activity, students learn all about a planet or moon in our solar system and make fun shrinking ornament replicas of it. This resource includes everything you need to complete this creative, fun and informative chemistry activity.

What's Included?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student project guidelines.

★ Exemplar Student Work

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions

★ FREE student science project planning sheet

How To Use This Lab/ Need to Know:

★ 2-3 standard class periods are needed to complete this activity.

★ Complete these shrinking ornaments during your astronomy unit as a fun, creative and individualized end of the unit project or as a research based introduction to the planets and moons in our solar system. Link to materials on Amazon included!

★ Put your creations up around your room or school to show off your student's amazing work.

Topics Addressed

★ Planets and Planet Characteristics

★ Astronomy of our solar system

★ Research skills

With this editable and printable project (pdf and Google), students learn and reinforce important astronomy topics and practice essential science research skills.

This assignment is aligned with the Next Generation Science and MYP Astronomy Standards.

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging engineering challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Laurel D. What a great resource. I was able to modify it to fit my curriculum easily. I will be using this weekly, as our school goal is to improve reading across the curriculum. I look forward to more resources from this author. Thanks!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter and produce some truly amazing presentations.

★______________________________________★

Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

Purchase a Bundle and SAVE!

*EZ Engineering Bundle

Please visit my at my TeachShare Store: Super Star Science: https://www.TeachShare.com/Store/Super-Star-Science

❣️If you and your kids enjoyed this activity, please leave me a review to get TeachShare credits to buy more great products!❣️

Be sure to FOLLOW me on:

✓ TeachShare to receive notifications of sales, new products and more!

✓Facebook for new products, fun photos and science teaching ideas!

Terms of Use: ©Super Star Science. 

All rights reserved by Kim Karper. This single user product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Please do not share this product with other teachers. If you would like to have multiple users for this document, please note that TeachShare offers multiple license options.