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Three D Constellations

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students are introduced to both celestial coordinates and to the first rung on the distance determination ladder. They convert spherical coordinates to Cartesian coordinates to construct a three dimensional model of a constellation...
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Diverse Voices - African American Ventures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars research African American history and the Underground Railroad. In this African American history lesson, students discuss the Drinking Gourd. Young scholars read 'If You Traveled the Underground Railroad' and discuss....
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Planet/Constellation Mobile

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils, through small group discussion, identify and share a rationale for shapes and patterns in the construction of a mobile that represents the solar system that makes them think of the creation of our solar system.
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The Celestial Sphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the celestial sphere, describing its apparent rotation and the special role of the pole star.
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Taking Risks: Drug and Alcohol Abuse

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils discuss a video about drug and alcohol abuse and their connection to risk-taking. They answer questions on a risk factor sheet about the use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol. They discuss long and short term goals and how not having...
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Stargazing Astronomy: A Ceiling Full of Stars

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students make an observe a planetarium using a can with nail holes, black paper and a flashlight.
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Tanabata: The Japanese "Wish Upon a Star"Festival

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the legend of Tanabata in order to explain some of the astronomical findings in the night sky. The Japanese tell the story in order to explain the origin of celestial bodies.
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Star Patterns

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create constellation maps and record their own legends of how constellations came into existence. After observing the sky at night, 3rd graders discuss star maps, read previously recorded legends on the origin of stars. ...
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Glow in the Dark Stars and Planets

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars view a "night sky" made from glow in the dark stars. They discuss stars, planets, the sun, and constellations.

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