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Students name and locate five common constellations. and write an original myth about a favorite constellation or group of stars Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students describe the solar system and some of the characteristics of the inner planets. They describe the outer planets and explain the ways in which stars differ from one another. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students participate in an educational game, similar to Jeopardy, that reviews concepts learned about the solar system. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students study sunspots and their motion, from data gathered, they determine the significance of the sunspot data. The data be used to calculate the rotational period of the sun. They draw conclusions as to the sunspot's impact on the world. Full Review »
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- 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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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore astronomy through the Starry Night Constellation Adventure software. They print star charts and identify constellations. They sketch the Big Dipper and describe the Milky Way. They list the five most visible planets and sketch the moon 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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- 5th - 7th
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Students research the future of astronomy research and exploration. They discuss how future research and exploration will contribute to the advancement of astronomy as a science and how humanity as a whole will benifit from an increase in the knowledge of the cosmos. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the history of astronomy. They use video, class discussion, interactive software and research to determine major discoveries in astronomy and reflect on the discoveries still to be made. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students analyze the optical region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Full Review »
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