Middle School Resource The Solar System – A Review by ECSDM This lesson was formulated for use with a multi-age middle school special education science class. Students are of varied abilities functioning from a kindergarten to a third-grade level. This lesson was designed as a review for the students and to allow the teacher to […]

Elementary School Resource Astronomy for Kids This site provides information about the solar system including the sun, the planets, the stars, etc. Pictures of them are also offered. The content and reading level allow this website to be used as a brief introduction of astronomy to elementary children. Related NY State Academic Standards: S.1.ESS.1.1, S.5.ESS.1.1, […]

Elementary School Resource Planets of our Solar System It is important for students to understand what is in our Solar System. Students need to know that there are other planets besides the Earth. Students will be introduced to the other seven planets. Related NY State Academic Standards: S.1.ESS.1.1, S.5.ESS.1.1 Be sure to check out our […]

Elementary School Resource Science: Planets of our Solar System Students will be introduced to the planets in the solar system.   Related NY State Academic Standards: W.2.2, W.2.6, W.3.2.a and more!

High School Resource My Solar System by PhET This simulation will allow students to build their own solar system of a sun, planets and moons, and watch their paths as they move about one another. With this orbit simulator, you can set initial positions, velocities, and masses of 2, 3, or 4 bodies, and then […]

Middle School Resource Life In Space: International Space Station by Discovery Education Students will understand the following: An environment with almost no gravity challenges humans living in space. Humans must adjust their diets, sanitation, and sleep patterns; wear space suits; and conduct specially designed experiments. ISS inhabitants perform the daily functions of life in space […]

Elementary School Resource Exploring Mars Between 1999 and 2007, NASA is sending ten spacecraft to investigate Mars. To take advantage of this historic set of explorations, NASA’s Mars Exploration Program has created a series of curriculum modules to connect students to the excitement and learning potential of these missions. Related NY State Academic Standards: N-VM.1, […]