Galaxies & The Universe: An Introduction to the Universe Gr. 5-8

Galaxies & The Universe: An Introduction to the Universe Gr. 5-8
Author: Charlene Homer
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1771677066

**This is the chapter slice "An Introduction to the Universe" from the full lesson plan "Galaxies & The Universe"** Get the big picture about Galaxies and our Universe. From the smallest particles of matter to the biggest star system, our universe is made up of all things that exist in space. Our resource takes you through the Milky Way Galaxy, Black Holes and Gravity, then on to Nebulae, Sources of Light and the Speed of Light, and finally to Quasars, the most distant objects in the universe. Written using simplified language and vocabulary, our resource presents science concepts in a way that makes them accessible to students and easier to understand. Comprised of reading passages, student activities for before and after reading, hands-on activities, and color mini posters, our resource can be used effectively for test prep, whole-class, small group and independent work. All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEM initiatives.

Galaxies & The Universe Gr. 5-8

Galaxies & The Universe Gr. 5-8
Author: Charlene Homer
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2007-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553197925

From the smallest particles of matter to the biggest star system, our universe is made up of all things that exist in space. Our resource gives you the big picture about space. Start off by exploring the Big Bang and formation of our Milky Way galaxy. Learn how distance is measured in light years, and how far the next closest star is to Earth. Create your own nebula using construction pager, newspaper and water. Build pinhole galaxies to present barred, elliptical, spiral, and irregular galaxies to the class. Find out how much you would weigh on the sun, moon and planets. Solve the mystery of black holes and write your own science fiction story about it. Finally, travel to the most distant objects in our universe—quasars. Aligned to the Next Generation State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional hands-on experiments, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Galaxies & The Universe: Galaxies Gr. 5-8

Galaxies & The Universe: Galaxies Gr. 5-8
Author: Charlene Homer
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 29
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1771677120

**This is the chapter slice "Galaxies" from the full lesson plan "Galaxies & The Universe"** Get the big picture about Galaxies and our Universe. From the smallest particles of matter to the biggest star system, our universe is made up of all things that exist in space. Our resource takes you through the Milky Way Galaxy, Black Holes and Gravity, then on to Nebulae, Sources of Light and the Speed of Light, and finally to Quasars, the most distant objects in the universe. Written using simplified language and vocabulary, our resource presents science concepts in a way that makes them accessible to students and easier to understand. Comprised of reading passages, student activities for before and after reading, hands-on activities, and color mini posters, our resource can be used effectively for test prep, whole-class, small group and independent work. All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEM initiatives.

Galaxies & The Universe: Gravity Gr. 5-8

Galaxies & The Universe: Gravity Gr. 5-8
Author: Charlene Homer
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1771677147

**This is the chapter slice "Gravity" from the full lesson plan "Galaxies & The Universe"** Get the big picture about Galaxies and our Universe. From the smallest particles of matter to the biggest star system, our universe is made up of all things that exist in space. Our resource takes you through the Milky Way Galaxy, Black Holes and Gravity, then on to Nebulae, Sources of Light and the Speed of Light, and finally to Quasars, the most distant objects in the universe. Written using simplified language and vocabulary, our resource presents science concepts in a way that makes them accessible to students and easier to understand. Comprised of reading passages, student activities for before and after reading, hands-on activities, and color mini posters, our resource can be used effectively for test prep, whole-class, small group and independent work. All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEM initiatives.

Galaxies & The Universe: Nebulae Gr. 5-8

Galaxies & The Universe: Nebulae Gr. 5-8
Author: Charlene Homer
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 1771677104

**This is the chapter slice "Nebulae" from the full lesson plan "Galaxies & The Universe"** Get the big picture about Galaxies and our Universe. From the smallest particles of matter to the biggest star system, our universe is made up of all things that exist in space. Our resource takes you through the Milky Way Galaxy, Black Holes and Gravity, then on to Nebulae, Sources of Light and the Speed of Light, and finally to Quasars, the most distant objects in the universe. Written using simplified language and vocabulary, our resource presents science concepts in a way that makes them accessible to students and easier to understand. Comprised of reading passages, student activities for before and after reading, hands-on activities, and color mini posters, our resource can be used effectively for test prep, whole-class, small group and independent work. All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEM initiatives.

Galaxies & The Universe: Quasars Gr. 5-8

Galaxies & The Universe: Quasars Gr. 5-8
Author: Charlene Homer
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 27
Release: 2015-09-01
Genre:
ISBN: 177167718X

**This is the chapter slice "Quasars" from the full lesson plan "Galaxies & The Universe"** Get the big picture about Galaxies and our Universe. From the smallest particles of matter to the biggest star system, our universe is made up of all things that exist in space. Our resource takes you through the Milky Way Galaxy, Black Holes and Gravity, then on to Nebulae, Sources of Light and the Speed of Light, and finally to Quasars, the most distant objects in the universe. Written using simplified language and vocabulary, our resource presents science concepts in a way that makes them accessible to students and easier to understand. Comprised of reading passages, student activities for before and after reading, hands-on activities, and color mini posters, our resource can be used effectively for test prep, whole-class, small group and independent work. All of our content is aligned to your State Standards and are written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEM initiatives.

Climate Change: Reduction Gr. 5-8

Climate Change: Reduction Gr. 5-8
Author: Erika Gasper-Gombatz
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553199251

Explore creative ways to reduce human consumption and output in an effort to help clean up our planet and reduce operating costs. Advocates and skeptics of Climate Change will both benefit from our valuable resource. Start by looking ahead at Earth's future and finding out how warm it will get. Design your own dream car that runs on alternative fuel. Research different transportation choices in your region and create a pamphlet to showcase them. Find out about product life cycles and what industries can do to lower their emissions. Create a plan of your own green city that will run completely on clean energy. Learn how green buildings work and what components go into creating this fascinating technology. See what other countries are doing to create communities free of carbon dioxide emissions and waste. Then, find out what you can do to lower your own greenhouse gas emissions. Written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Climate Change: Effects Gr. 5-8

Climate Change: Effects Gr. 5-8
Author: Erika Gasper-Gombatz
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553199243

Students gain an understanding of the effects of climate change on the environment and human life. Our resource explores how the evolution of human society is affected by the climate. Start by going back in time and exploring the ice ages from Earth's past. Learn about the lives of early humans, and how climate has affected where they move and live. Observe a homemade melting ice sheet to understand its effect on sea level. Then, create a model to show rising sea level in action. Find out if climate change has any effect on the rise of extreme weather experienced in recent years. Learn about the dangers to human health, such as mosquitoes, heat stroke and pollution. See how changes in climate affect an area's economy by virtually destroying the farming industry. Finally, choose one ecosystem and find out how climate change is affecting it. Written to Bloom's Taxonomy and STEAM initiatives, additional hands-on activities, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Critical Thinking Gr. 5-8

Critical Thinking Gr. 5-8
Author: Brenda Rollins
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1553199170

Being able to think critically will ensure all students to become a success in school and in life. Students will gain the ability to not only understand what they have read, but how to build upon that knowledge independently. Start off with an introduction to critical thinking skills, including why you need them. Then, learn how to stand out from the crowd by being your own person and thinking independently. Gain some organizational skills so you can stay on top of things. Learning to distinguish between facts and opinions is the first step to making an inference. Find out how to plan ahead and anticipate consequences. Know what kinds of questions critical thinkers will ask, and how they will lead to successfully solving a problem. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, reproducible writing tasks, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.

Mexican Government Gr. 5-8

Mexican Government Gr. 5-8
Author: Brenda Rollins
Publisher: Classroom Complete Press
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2007-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 155319957X

Visit a country with a rich history of fighting for liberty and independence. Our resource outlines how Mexico's Constitution is written to ensure no one person or branch of government has too much power. Examine article 3 of the Mexican Constitution, which states everyone has the right to an education. Then, explain why the abolishment of slavery was included in the Constitution of 1917. Read the presidential oath of office and determine exactly what the president is promising to do while in office. Explore the departments of the Executive Branch, such as the department of Health, Environment, Tourism, and Agriculture. Gain an understanding of the different political parties in the United Mexican States and what each stands for. Brainstorm the kind of qualities the leader of Mexico should possess. Aligned to your State Standards and written to Bloom's Taxonomy, additional writing tasks, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.