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- 3rd
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Students investigate the phases of the moon. They listen to the book, "Goodnight Moon," conduct Internet research, and construct a lunar calendar for the current month. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in an overview of solar and lunar calendars, their history and lore. Also, of the day and the month, and their relations to the rotation period of the Earth and the orbital period of the Moon. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students compare and contrast the physical and orbital characteristics of Mars and Earth. They discuss the history of time-keeping and calendars on Earth. In groups, they use the facts about Earth and Mars to design a Martian calendar. Full Review »
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- 1st - 4th
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Students use the Internet to research the phases of the moon and the history of human space exploration. They construct a lunar calendar, role-play the movements of the Earth and moon, watch videos and write a report. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate ancient China from 618 AD to 1294. They measure bricks for the Great Wall of China, create pet crickets, construct and assemble a large class dragon, and complete a worksheet on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students examine the Chinese calendar and Zodiac signs in this early elementary lesson on calendars and culture. Discussions on cultural beliefs and values are emphasized and could be controversial. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Student are able to describe the composition and structure of the universe and the earth's place in it. They then understand lunar phases after participating in three activities. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students create a multimedia slide show of a lunar calendar. They observe and record the moon's phases over a one month period and then correlate the moon rising and setting times using data from the internet. To create the slide show they scan in their own pictures and drawings of the moon to include with photos and information on the moon gathered from internet sources linked to this site. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students create puzzles of animals based on the 12-animals cycle of the Lunar Calendar. They use logical or spatial relationship skills. Students comprehend the mathematical term geometry. They research the history, beliefs of the Chinese New Year. Full Review »
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- 1st - 12th
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Students research Chinese culture, the lunar calendar, and how the new year is celebrated in China. They research several different meaningful Chinese characters. Students paint animal figures and Chinese characters then cut and fold painted paper to make a lantern decoration. Full Review »
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