Aligned with TEKS 8.9B

This Galaxies Unit Bundle covers 8th Grade TEKS 8.9B. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach the different types of galaxies (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 8.9B

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Galaxies Lesson Plan (TEKS 8.9B)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Galaxies - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 8.9B)

  • Universe
  • Galaxy
  • Milky Way Galaxy
  • Spiral Galaxies
  • Elliptical Galaxies
  • Irregular Galaxies
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Galaxies - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 8.9B)

  • A hands-on activity where students will examine the characteristics of galaxies in order to compare them and sort them
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Galaxies Literacy Article (TEKS 8.9B)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Galaxies - Independent Practice (TEKS 8.9B)

  • Independent Practice sheet with a variety of questions types
  • Complete Answer Keys


Galaxies S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 8.9B)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Galaxies - Task Cards (TEKS 8.9B)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. galaxy, spiral galaxy, elliptical galaxy, irregular galaxy, Milky Way galaxy, universe, astronomer, telescope, etc.)
  • Identifying and classifying examples of galaxies
  • Properties of galaxies
  • Location of the solar system within the Milky Way
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Galaxies - Small Group Activity (TEKS 8.9B)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Galaxies card sort activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Galaxies Assessment (TEKS 8.9B)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 50 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Galaxies Warm-Up (TEKS 8.9B)

  • Key Vocabulary (Galaxy, Spiral Galaxy, Elliptical Galaxy, Irregular Galaxy, Milky Way Galaxy)
  • Identifying and sketching the 3 types of galaxies
  • Categorizing characteristics of galaxies
  • Identifying galaxies from images
  • True/False practice


Galaxies Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 8.9B)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Galaxies Exit Tickets (TEKS 8.9B)
  • Galaxies Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 8.9B)