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- 3rd - 5th
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Students consider the influence of Greek mythology in today's world. They describe basic Greek mythology plots, discuss common themes, cite examples of contemporary use of terms from Greek mythology and analyze modern works inspired by the classics. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students develop an awareness and appreciation of star patterns through observation of the night sky. They show the relationship and movement of the North Star, Big Dipper, and Cassiopeia at two different times of the year. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate the constellations found in the North Polar Region. They read and discuss handouts, and design and present constellations using star stickers, chalk, and construction paper. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students listen to a lecture about stars and well-known constellations. They follow a question guide and participate in a discussion about the material. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students take a closer examine the pole star and the neighboring constellations, especially the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the constellations fo the Big Dipper and Cassiopeia and their use in finding the Pole Star. They realize that other celestial objects--Sun, Moon and planets--share the rotation (and hence rise and set), even though their positions among Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students are introduced to several major constellations and locate them in the night sky. They graph the constellations on grid paper and work in groups to research common myths and stories associated with specific constellations. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students observe images of the constellation, Cassiopeia. They determine the mythological, historical, and current background of the constellation. They make a model of the constellation using gum drops. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students review the concepts of the branch of science known as astronomy. They discuss stars and constellations and then view the night sky using a portable digital planetarium projector. They identify a variety of constellations using a map and then discuss the cultural stories behind them. Full Review »
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- 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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