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- 4th
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Students prepare a short, informational talk about something to do with astronomy and give that talk to the rest of the class. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students discover the importance of our advancement in space technology and space education. The activities demonstrate the science concepts in a more inviting and motivational manner. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students search for the answers to worksheet questions about the history of astronomy. They use the Web and later share their answers with each other. This is a great introduction to astronomy activity. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine a medieval manuscript on astronomy and create their own books based on modern discoveries in astronomy. They choose a subject of modern astronomy that they would like to write and create an illuminated image about. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students analyze components of the solar system and beyond, using the Internet for research on astronomy. They search relevant Web sites, locate information in Grolier's encyclopedia and write reports. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students listen to and study Gustav Holst's, "The Planets Suite" as they participate in language arts, math, history, and astronomy activities in this unit. They create graphs, discover planets, draw pictures and make music. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students research how the science of astronomy has evolved over the centuries and how international collaboration within the field of astronomy has lead to new discoveries and applications. They work with groups to create a timeline. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine and explain how the distance to nearby stars can be measured by the parallax method, discuss the role of women in the history of American astronomy, form their own opinions of the importance of Harlow Shapley and Edwin Hubble in the history of astronomy, and examine and explain the Doppler shift and especially the significance of the red-shift. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students are asked to complete two Science vocabulary puzzles that deal with introductory Astronomy lessons. They complete a treasure Hunt assignment will take students to some of the better web resources which contain information about astronomy. They then will be introduced to Astronomy concepts and lectures which will enhance their vocabulary. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students participate in assessments regarding the history of astronomy. They listen and take notes, draw a time line, draw a solar sytem designed by Ptolemy and create flashcards. They write an essay on Galileo, watch a video, take a quiz, and calculate gravitational attraction and potential energy. Full Review »
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