Astronomy in Grade 7 introduces students to the study of planets, stars, galaxies, and the universe as a whole. Through inquiry learning, learners ask questions about space, test explanations with evidence, and connect observations to scientific models. Instead of only memorizing facts, they explore patterns like lunar phases, planetary motion, and the life cycle of stars. Activities such as stargazing, modeling, and research projects show that Astronomy is not just about distant objects but also about understanding Earth’s place in the universe and humanity’s ongoing quest to explore the cosmos.
🟢 Starter
- Identify the eight planets in order from the Sun.
- Explain why we see different constellations in summer and winter.
- Draw the phases of the Moon.
- Define what a star is.
- Identify the galaxy where Earth is located.
- Compare the size of Earth and Jupiter.
- Explain why we experience day and night.
- Write a short description of what telescopes do.
- Draw Earth’s orbit around the Sun.
- List three facts about the International Space Station.
- Identify which planet is known as the “Red Planet.”
- Explain why the Moon has craters.
- Define what gravity means in astronomy.
- Identify two differences between asteroids and comets.
- Draw a quick sketch of the solar system.
- Write three questions you would ask an astronaut.
- Explain why stars appear to move across the night sky.
- List three uses of satellites in daily life.
- Define what a light year measures.
- Reflect: how does astronomy help us understand Earth?
🟡 Practice
- Explain why eclipses happen.
- Compare rotation and revolution of Earth.
- Create a model showing the Sun, Earth, and Moon system.
- Write a paragraph on why seasons occur.
- Identify three ways astronomy affects technology.
- Research the Hubble Space Telescope and its discoveries.
- Compare meteors, meteorites, and meteoroids.
- Write a short explanation of how astronauts train.
- Draw a diagram of Earth’s atmosphere layers.
- Research how ancient civilizations used astronomy.
- Create a timeline of a star’s life cycle.
- Explain the difference between a galaxy and a solar system.
- Research how satellites are used in weather forecasting.
- Compare the inner and outer planets.
- Write a paragraph on the importance of space exploration.
- Create a simple star map of your local night sky.
- Explain why space is called a vacuum.
- Research the James Webb Space Telescope.
- Compare simple telescopes with modern observatories.
- Reflect: how does astronomy inspire imagination?
🔴 Challenge
- Write an essay on why humans explore space.
- Debate whether we should spend money on space or on Earth’s problems.
- Research black holes and explain how they form.
- Create a project showing the scale of the solar system.
- Write a persuasive speech about living on Mars.
- Research how astronomy connects to climate studies.
- Compare the probability of finding life on Mars vs Europa.
- Create a model explaining how light travels in space.
- Research how telescopes detect invisible light like infrared.
- Write about the role of astronomy in navigation.
- Research the discovery of exoplanets.
- Solve: If light travels 300,000 km/s, how far does it go in one minute?
- Write a diary entry as if you were an astronaut on the Moon.
- Compare theories about the beginning of the universe.
- Investigate the importance of dark matter and dark energy.
- Create a project showing how constellations appear in different cultures.
- Research the role of astronomy in predicting eclipses.
- Write a report on the future of human spaceflight.
- Reflect: how can astronomy change our view of humanity?
- Propose three new ways schools could teach astronomy.