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- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students observe stars in the night sky and stargaze on their own. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students research astronomy terms using various software programs. They recongize patterns and star constellations. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students discover the events that led up to the writing of the Star Spangled Banner. They sing the song. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students examine stars and constellations in the night sky. They complete a KWL chart and calculate the mass of stars. They also discuss how a star is formed. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students receive balloons representing the "Life Cycle of the Stars." As the attached script is read, students follow the directions for the color of balloon they are given. Students chart the results for their star. They plot data from their chart onto a line graph. The challenge is to determine the variables that can be graphed. Students must select variables to graph. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover how to design and create a star quilt with the use of the following resources: the community, art, technology, and the teacher. They examine how to apply the skill of doing quality work to other areas of their life. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students explain why a transiting planet causes a periodic dimming in the light from its parent star. They determine the radius of a planet, and its orbital distance, by analyzing data and manipulating equations. Students compare the results obtained for the extrasolar planetary system to our own solar system, and they discuss the major differences. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students write a friendly letter to the Star of the Week student in our class. The letter will contain the date, salutation, body, closing and signature and will show use of correct spelling, descriptive words and punctuation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of stars and how they go through a life cycle. They take part in class discussion with the help of dialogue provided in the lesson plan. Students also view a powerpoint presentation for visual learners. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students explain how moon phases occur. They explain three ways that the night sky has been used throught history. Students locate some of the constellations in the night sky. They discuss stories and myths surrounding stars. Full Review »
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