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Students research the constellations and discuss their findings. Then they construct their own maps of the galaxy using paper, black paint, aluminum foil, etc. They make a 3-D map of their chosen constellation. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students classify galaxies by their shape using the Hubble Tuning Fork Diagram. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine the three types of galaxies: spiral, elliptical and irregular. They identify them in pictures. They create an art drawing and classify the geometric figures. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students define words associated with space and galaxies. Using the suffix "ar", they combine it with other words to make new words. They identify the different parts of the galaxy and how the parts affect people on Earth. They discuss the real and make believe statements about the galaxy itself. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students expand their galactic knowledge by visiting Internet Websites to classify objects in the Hubble Deep Field Image. They discover how to use representative sampling to estimate the number of galaxies in the universe. In groups, they conduct stellar statistician and cosmic classifier activities located on the Hubble Deep Field Academy Website Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students use the provided website to classify galaxies after exploring information about elliptical, spiral, lenticular, and irregular galaxies and using the Hubble Tuning Fork. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students explore the Milky Way galaxy. They discuss what the Milky Way is and what is found within the galaxy. Students create a pattern of stars using paint and styrofoam cups. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students create a drama presentation in order to illustrate the comparison of sizes between a galaxy and an atom. They use an outline to help prepare the dialogue. Then students act out the play to illustrate the main differences. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students take a quiz to review the different objects in space. As a class, they define terms related to galaxies. In groups, they make a model of the Milky Way galaxy using materials provided to them by their teacher. To end the lesson, they describe the three types of galaxies. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students simulate galaxies by creating galaxy spinners. In their journals, they define terms and identify the three types of galaxies including names and diagrams. Once their spinners are completed, students darken the room and shine flashlights through the holes to observe a facsimile of the galaxies. Full Review »