Space
Science 6 and Science 9
These links provide information and worksheets for teachers to use if they wish to incorporate video, computer software and web resources into lessons about space. These activities can be adapted for use with students in grade 6 and grade 9 science classrooms.
The specific software title required to run each file is given, as is the grade level. The topics involved are generally self-evident.
| Title of File | Grade Level | Software Required to Run this File |
| Outcomes for Space Topics | 6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| Rationale for Integrating IT with Space | 6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| Build a Unit: Step by Step | 6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| Activity Centres for Space Unit | 6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| Suggested Project Ideas: Grade 6 | 6 | Microsoft Word |
| Suggested Project Ideas: Grade 9 | 9 | Microsoft Word |
| A
Constellation is Born (paper and pencil) |
6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| Sing
a Song of Space (paper and pencil) |
6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| Canadian Skies Poster Information | 6 and 9 | Link to National Research Council Website |
| Build
a Planisphere (paper and pencil) |
6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| "The
Moon Dance" Video Information |
6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| Starry Night Software | 6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| The
Arts and Astronomy (requires additional resources) |
6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| Suggested Extensions | 6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
| Astronomy Websites Information | 6 and 9 | Microsoft Word |
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