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Harvard University: Eye on the Sky, Feet on the Ground eBookHarvard University: Eye on the Sky, Feet on the Ground eBook
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Harvard University
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3rd - 8th
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Harvard University: Eye on the Sky, Feet on the Ground

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An ebook filled with information and classroom activities covering several astrological topics such as the Earth's rotation and the solar system. Many tips and teaching tools are available to aid in discovering what the sky has to offer.

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hands-on astronomy, solar system, earth moon, earth orbit, earth rotation

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional
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