Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: False Ceilings

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A "one star" geometry problem that requires finding the visual pattern and applying and pattern extensions to solve the false ceiling problem.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Counting Triangles

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
A "one star" geometry problem that requires finding the visual pattern and applying logic with pattern recognition to solve this number of triangles problem.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Lines of Symmetry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A "one star" geometry problem that requires finding the visual pattern and applying logic with pattern recognition to find the lines of reflective symmetry.
Handout
Ducksters

Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Constellations

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the constellations in the science of astronomy. These stars that form patterns when viewed from the Earth have been studied since ancient times.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Pathed Pathways

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A "one star" geometry problem that requires visualizing to find how many different patterns can be made.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Space Solar System

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will compare and contrast the attributes of star, star patterns and planets. Students will also have the opportunity to review facts about each planet and then complete various...
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Other

Moongadget: A Far Cry From the Official Site Starwars Origins: James Campbell

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the idea of archtypes and "the Hero's Journey" prevalent in myths and many adventure stories. James Campbell wrote The Hero With a Thousand Faces, using the hero journey pattern of departure, initiation, return. Lucas...
Website
Nine Planets

The Eight Planets: The Sun Solar Wind

For Students 9th - 10th
This Eight Planets site briefly describes solar wind, a low density stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun. It also provides the basics on the sun's composition and additional sun links.
Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: From Here to There Applications of the Distance Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students' will use a pair of motion detectors to record the cartesian coordinates of a rod moving in a star-shaped pattern and calculate the distances moved between the vertices of the star. They also compare these...
Handout
Other

Stat Soft: Statistics Glossary

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of statistical terms are defined and illustrated in this glossary.
Graphic
Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Board With Nine Panels

For Students 9th - 10th
A board divided into nine panels and decorated with geometrical designs interlaced with floral designs. Some of the panels are adorned with swastika within lozenge. Other panels are decorated with five-pointed stars encompassing...
Graphic
Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Mihrab of Al Sayeda Ruqqayah

For Students 9th - 10th
This wooden mihrab is taken from the shrine of Al Sayeda Ruqqayah. It is decorated with geometric designs resembling star patterns.