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\nSpace Science: The Sun and Its Influence on Earth\n

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\nThese videos by Crash Course Kids are an excellent way to get your class pumped up about the solar system. From rotations and revolutions to the gas giants and rocky planets, everything (and more) about the solar system is covered in...\n
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\nExploring the Night Sky: Summer\n

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\nStudents explain how moon phases occur. They describe and explain at least two common misconceptions that people have about the moon. Students explain what a star is. They explain 3 ways that the night sky has been used throughout history.\n
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\nNight Sky Observation\n

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\nStudents explore space science by completing an observational worksheet. In this astronomy activity, students view several worksheets in which students identify minor changes between separate images in preparation for real star...\n
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\nThese Carnivorous Worms Catch Bugs by Mimicking the Night Sky\n

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\nHave you ever wanted to lay inside a cave and look up at thousands of stars twinkling? Caves in New Zealand have glow worms that mimic the night sky in order to confuse their prey. This allows the worms to trap their prey and eat them...\n
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\nModeling the Night Sky\n

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\nDramatize the stars and planets as they become a visual representation of the solar system in this activity. Young astronomers track and simulate various constellations as they orbit the Earth to learn the position and motion of...\n
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\nAn Introduction to the Night Sky and Movement Astronomy\n

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\nBasically, this is an interactive exploration of educational astronomy software and an app. Young astronomers discover how the apparent motion of the sky relates to Earth's movements and the position of the observer. It is out of this...\n
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\nIntroduction to the Day and Night Sky\n

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\nStudents explore space science by participating in a sky observation activity. In this astronomy lesson, students define a list of astronomy vocabulary terms and examine star charts of the four seasons. Students gather with their...\n
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\nDot to Dot: Patterns in the Night Sky\n

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\nSixth graders 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.\n
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\nRotating Sky\n

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\nEver found it difficult to observe the night sky with pupils because school takes place during the day? Host a stellar lesson using a detailed night sky interactive! Scholars view the apparent rotation of the sky from the comfort of the...\n
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\nWhat's in the Darkest Part of the Sky? The Hubble Deep Field\n

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\nPrepare to be amazed! Look deep into the darkest part of the night sky, courtesy of a video from a vast physics playlist. Young astronomers see hundreds of galaxies through the eye of the Hubble Telescope. \n
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\nReading Adventure Pack: Stars\n

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\nA Reading Adventure Pack explores the night sky. Reading Her Seven Brothers by Paul Goble and Find the Constellations by H.A. Rey begin the learning experience. Scholars craft a night sky mobile, go stargazing, and write a mythical story...\n
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\nThe Milky Way\n

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\nWhere does Earth fit in the grand scheme of things? Find out in an intriguing video filled with facts and beautiful images! Learners journey to the center of the Milky Way to discover how our galaxy works. The narrator describes the...\n
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\nPaper Cup Planetarium\n

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\nBring the night sky to your classroom! Using simple materials, learners create flashlight constellations on the wall. They then use their imaginations to create their own star patterns that tell a story.\n
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\nExploring the Night Sky: Fall/Winter\n

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\nStudents explain how moon phases occur. They explain three ways that the night sky has been used through history. Students locate some of the constellations in the night sky. They discuss stories and myths surrounding stars.\n
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\nNight Sky\n

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\nStudents discover why stars can only be seen at night. They participate in a read aloud of, \"Night Sky\" by Carole Stott and, \"Switch on the Night\" by Ray Bradbury. Using the sky objects described in the readings, they brainstorm and list...\n
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\nEight Stars in the Night Sky\n

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\nFirst graders explore the day and night sky. They complete a number 8 page for their counting books.\n
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\nToo Bright At Night?\n

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\nStudents explain what causes light pollution and how it can be curtailed. They consider the negative consequences of nighttime lighting, enabled by the invention of electric lights at the close of the 19th Century.\n
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\nThere's Going to Be a New Star in the Sky\n

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\nThere's something to look forward to in 2021 or 2022! Although the actual event occurred almost 2,000 years ago, the appearance of a new star will become evident from Earth in a few short years. The video instructor from the solar...\n
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\nConstellations: Connect the Dots in the Sky!\n

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\nDiscover the night sky's dazzling array of stars and constellations with a captivating video that details various figures and the history behind them. \n
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\nSky Watching\n

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\nMiddle schoolers explain how our knowledge of the sky has been enhanced by telescopes. They make their own night-sky observations, diagram and describe what they see, and examine pictures taken by telescopes.\n
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\nStellar Distance Using Parallax, Cosmology and Astronomy\n

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\nAs a follow-up to the Khan Academy video on parallax, this video focuses on parallax as it relates to astronomical distance. Sal uses cardinal directions and the seasons to help students orient themselves in the proverbial night sky....\n
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\nMake a Star Lantern\n

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\nGo star-gazing with young learners! They study the history, origins, and patterns of constellations in an activity that explores the starry night sky.\n
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\nHow Big is the Moon?\n

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\nHow many football fields would fit on the moon? Although it appears small in the night sky, the distance from Earth makes its size misleading. A quick video lesson from the Kurzgesagt playlist helps scholars understand the size of the...\n
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\nExoplanets\n

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\nThe night sky is filled with stars in every direction. But, is there anything around those stars ... like planets? Explore the galaxy in a search for other worlds with an engaging video. Topics include the methods used for locating...\n
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