Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developer and Educator with a background in Astrophysics and a flair for great no-nonsense resources based on classroom experience.
Ionizing radiation usually comes in three particular flavours: Alpha, Beta and Gamma radiation. Each of these have their own properties and wonderful uses as well as dangers. This is a great arena of physics learning and ties in to learning about non-ionizing radiation (EM spectrum too!)
This science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
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This set of 20 science articles provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a set of articles with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
20 sets of 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
20 sets of 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
20 sets of 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
20 sets of 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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Cement is made mainly from limestone and clay, but has amazing applications in making concrete which is not the same as cement itself. The technology to make cement is quite simple, but needs to be carefully controlled in order to optimize output and purity with lots of steps and intriguing processes. So with that in mind, let’s learn about cement and how is it made?
This How is it made? article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire design and production thinking. I am very proud of this series of how is it made? articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of design, production and the manufacturing process. Each how is it made? article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). Two images also to inspire students and get them interested in the subject topic.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To enhance design / product thinking / STEM education
To extend students
To increase technical literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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Aluminium cans are some of the most common drinking containers and also food containers in the world. Their importance is rather great, but the processes by which they are made are both fascinating and fast too. With that in mind and a bit of design, technology and STEM learning, let’s use this resource.
This How is it made? article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire design and production thinking. I am very proud of this series of how is it made? articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of design, production and the manufacturing process. Each how is it made? article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). Two images also to inspire students and get them interested in the subject topic.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To enhance design / product thinking / STEM education
To extend students
To increase technical literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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Studying and understanding volcanoes is both captivating and essential as it provides insights into Earth’s internal processes and the dynamic forces shaping our planet. Volcanoes play a key role in forming landscapes, influencing climate, and creating fertile soils through the release of minerals. Understanding volcanic activity helps predict eruptions, mitigate hazards, and protect communities from disasters. Additionally, this knowledge informs scientific research on tectonics, geothermal energy, and planetary geology, offering valuable perspectives on both Earth and other celestial bodies. Let’s engage with an excellent teaching resource on that topic!
The research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Research Project Template
5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
Science Article
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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Studying metals is essential due to their critical role in technology, construction, and manufacturing. Their unique properties like conductivity and strength enable innovations in materials science and industrial applications. Additionally, understanding metal processing has significant environmental and economic impacts, making this topic crucial for technological advancement and sustainability efforts. With this in mind, then engaging with this teaching resource is a great idea, let’s go learn!
The research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Research Project Template
5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
Science Article
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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Studying the electromagnetic spectrum is fascinating and crucial as it reveals diverse energy forms—from radio waves to gamma rays—that power telecommunications, medical imaging, and space exploration. This spectrum underpins technologies like smartphones and satellite communications, while aiding astronomers in studying the universe’s origins. Its understanding is fundamental in physics and engineering, shaping innovations that improve daily life and address global challenges in climate science and environmental monitoring.
This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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Studying and understanding tornadoes and hurricanes is crucial as it provides insights into these powerful natural phenomena, helping us predict their occurrence, track their development, and mitigate their impact. Tornadoes and hurricanes are significant drivers of severe weather, causing widespread damage and affecting communities globally. By analyzing their formation, behavior, and effects, scientists improve forecasting accuracy, enhance emergency preparedness, and develop strategies to protect lives and property. This knowledge is essential for disaster management, climate research, and building resilient infrastructure, ultimately contributing to better safety and response in the face of these extreme weather events.
The research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Research Project Template
5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
Science Article
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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These word problems worksheets include 172 problems and is geared towards helping students learn the necessary materials that cover** International A-level / IB DP** for astronomy and astrophysics. These worksheets include 14 separate worksheets with solutions to support students with their learning.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
172 questions with solutions
questions have solutions in Word Docs format
POSSIBLE USES:
Great for revision on astronomy and astrophysics materials
Great to cover astro content at the grade 11 / 12 level content at the international level
Use them for inspiration to develop further questions or have students make questions for each other
Check out these other resources you may also love:
→ Astronomy joke a day - link HERE
→ Veritasium astronomy video companions - link HERE
→ Astro word problems international middle school level (IGCSE / GCSE / O-level) - link HERE
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These word problems worksheets include 303 problems and is geared towards helping students learn the necessary materials that cover** IGCSE / GCSE / O-level materials** for astronomy and astrophysics. These worksheets include 303 problems with solutions to support students with their learning.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
303 questions with solutions
questions have solutions in Word Docs format
POSSIBLE USES:
Great for revision on astronomy and astrophysics materials
Great to cover astro content at the grade 9 / 10 level content at the international level
Use them for inspiration to develop further questions or have students make questions for each other
Check out these other resources you may also love:
→ Astronomy joke a day - link HERE
→ Veritasium astronomy video companions - link HERE
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
Let’s Connect!
Be sure to follow my:
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All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
This science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
Other Articles on Astronomy and Astrophysics:
Massive Stars Article #1 - link here
Comets Article #2 - link here
The Sun Article #3 - link here
Planetary Rings Article #4 - link here
Asteroids Article #5 - link here
Dark Matters Article #6 - link here
Space Exploration Article #7 - link here
The Great Red Spot Article #8 - link here
Black Holes Article #9 - link here
Astronomy Science Articles #1-10 - link here
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
Let’s Connect!
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All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
This science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
Other Articles on Astronomy and Astrophysics:
Massive Stars Article #1 - link here
Comets Article #2 - link here
The Sun Article #3 - link here
Planetary Rings Article #4 - link here
Asteroids Article #5 - link here
Dark Matters Article #6 - link here
The Great Red Spot Article #8 - link here
Black Holes Article #9 - link here
The Space Race Article #10 - link here
Astronomy Science Articles #1-10 - link here
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
Let’s Connect!
Be sure to follow my:
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All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
This science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
Let’s Connect!
Be sure to follow my:
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All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
This set of science articles provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a set of articles with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
10 sets of 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
10 sets of 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
10 sets of 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
10 sets of 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
Let’s Connect!
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Sound is a key concept that pervades our everyday life. It is a sense that most of us use all the time and is based entirely on physics. It is a topic of vast learning and worth understanding in its entirety. So let’s learn a bit together!
This science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
Let’s Connect!
Be sure to follow my:
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All under the handle: The Teaching Astrophysicist
This set of 20 science articles provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is a set of articles with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
20 sets of 3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
20 sets of 2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
20 sets of 3 page PDF teacher version with answers
20 sets of 2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
Let’s Connect! - All under the handle - The Teaching Astrophysicist
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The Sun provides us with heat, light and most of the energy we get here on Earth, but it has layers of complexity as well as physical layers too. The Sun is a huge ball of plasma and is insanely hot beneath the surface, while the surface is only a mild 5000 degrees centigrade. Since it is so very important to life on Earth, it feels worth learning about with this teaching resource.
The research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
Each research project template includes:
Space for a one paragraph summary (that links to the 2 page science article also available on this topic - but does not have to).
Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats.
5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words (which also links to the science article also available)
3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer.
Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
Further, I have added a 1 page - 20 point rubric to be used for either self-assessment or teacher assessment as you deem fit. I hope it helps support the learning even further!
The template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
The science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading / research task
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Research Project Template
7 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items and alternative question pages (includes text boxes)
3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items and alternative question pages
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in both Word doc and PDF form
Science Article
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
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Understanding and studying insects is crucial for middle and high school students in science because insects play vital roles in ecosystems, such as pollination, decomposition, and serving as a food source for other animals. They are also important in understanding biodiversity, the balance of ecosystems, and the impact of human activities on the environment. Studying insects helps students develop critical thinking and observation skills, as well as an appreciation for the interconnectedness of life on Earth. Additionally, learning about insects can spark interest in broader biological and environmental sciences, fostering future scientific curiosity and careers. With all this in mind, let’s engage with this teaching resource.
This science article provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. I am very proud of this series of science articles and they are rich with information and wonder at the majesty of science. Each science article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable).
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
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The periodic table is a fantastic way to structure the order of elements in our universe. It was a great leap forward at the time and being developed by Dimitri Mendeleev and improved and enhanced over time is a great example of scientific methodology. With that in mind, let’s jump into this excellent teaching resource.
This research project template provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons. It is an project template with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking. It gives a rich and supportive framework that can be tweaked as needed for students to support differentiation.
Each research project template includes space for a one paragraph summary (that may or may not link to the 2 page science article also available on this topic). Students should produce a mathematical connection, an engineering / technology connection, 2 interesting facts / stats. Further there are 5 glossary terms they should fill in with their own words and 3 thought provoking questions (ie: critical thinking questions) they must answer. Finally, each template has 3 alternative thought provoking questions for younger students and 3 other alternative harder questions to extend high flying or older students. Giving you a total of 9 possible thought provoking questions that could be used with students to enhance their research and critical thinking.
This template is some of my best work and I am proud to share it with you.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy and research skills in your class
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast and you need a long running task
To inspire students on a particular topic
As a scaffold to support students who need support on research skills and can use a framework
To enhance critical thinking when doing research and making a relevant and interesting output
Give a selection of these research project templates for students to choose from
To enhance students ability to express ideas and synthesis knowledge
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
5 page Word doc teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
5 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
If you have any questions, please feel to DM me on instagram @theteachingastrophysicist
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This Mechanic Maths Article highlights some of the useful mathematics knowledge and examples where mechanics might need to use mathematics in their everyday work.
This mathematics article provides the answer to that age old student question: When will we ever use this in real life? Well the answer as it turns out could be given in the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can supplement lessons.
It is an article with questions to check comprehension and inspire mathematical thinking with real life connections. I am very happy with this small series of mathematics articles and they are rich with information and the why and when of mathematics. Each mathematics article includes a fun fact(s) to add to the knowledge gained from this article. Formatted in an easy to read and digest manner, each paragraph is numbered to help with referencing and each question answer has a paragraph reference number to point to the specific information (where applicable). They also have two images as well to give a bit of visual flair for students to enjoy.
WHY / WHEN TO USE:
Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase English literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
To teach mathematics and English in an interdisciplinary manner
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
To get students to connect the mathematics they are learning to real life
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
3 page Word doc teacher version with answers
2 page Word doc student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
3 page PDF teacher version with answers
2 page PDF student version without answers (but space left to do so)
More will be coming to cover other subjects and other topics, so please do keep an eye out for more science articles from The Teaching Astrophysicist!
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