Stars Activity Pack
5th grade
Here's what you'll get:
→ Stars and Apparent Brightness Unit
→ Stars Article
→ Stars Vocab Task Cards
→ Stars and Constellations Flipbook
→ Sun Flipbook
Build Stronger Understanding Through Practice
These activities help students work with key science concepts in a clear, hands-on way, so they can apply what they’re learning with more confidence.
Teachers love it!
Britney O.
This resource is well-organized, easy to use, and highly effective in the classroom. The instructions are clear, and my students really engaged with the material. I would definitely recommend this to other teachers!
Devin M.
Added so much depth and value to my Constellations and Sun/Earth/Moon unit. Thank you!
Jennifer S.
I have enjoyed using this pack the last 2 years. It is well planned out and easy to implement. The activities are great to help students gain a better understanding of stars.
Let's make sure this is the right fit.
Who is this for?
This resource is a great fit if you want:
- 5th grade activities
- Flexible options for teaching stars, including apparent brightness, constellations, and the sun
- A variety of activities for differentiation
- Supplements to your curriculum
- A ready-to-use unit, a reading article, flipbooks, and vocabulary task cards
- Simple, engaging activities without building everything from scratch
Who is this NOT for?
This resource is probably not the right fit if you’re looking for:
- Day-by-day lesson plans
- Formal assessments or tests
- Activities for grades other than 5th
It’s designed to supplement your existing curriculum with flexible activities.
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$17.95 ADD TO CARTMaterials you'll need
Apparent Magnitude Investigation
- 2 small flashlights of the same size/type with fresh batteries
- 2 larger flashlights of the same size/type with fresh batteries
- Measuring tape
- Curtains or sheets to make your classroom dark (black butcher paper works well, too)
Star Profile Extension
- Nonfiction books about stars
