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Additional Search Results 11 - 20 of 394 for Astronomy
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11. Astronomy - Planets
Key Word Search DDNCurriculum Advanced SearchFull Unit of Study ListingSubmit a New Unit Home DDN Curriculum Components for Unit of Study 1397 Unit of Study Title: Astronomy - Planets Topic Area: Science Grade Level: 6-8 Time Frame: 2 weeks Key Words: Astronomy, Planet, Solar System Unit Designer: Paula Kurtenbach (PK022) Unit Designer E-mail: Paula.Kurtenbach@k12.sd.us School District: Dial Date Added: 6/4/2003 4:14:48 PM Date Last Revised: 6/4/2003 4:14:48 PM Peer Rev...
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12. AstroCappella
...age of Crab x-ray image of Crab Nebula Nebula Nebula Nebula Radio image Infrared image Optical image X-ray image The Universe in a Different Light An activity by Kara C. Granger Activity Summary: Students will become aware of some of the objects studied in, and concepts associated with, high-energy astronomy. They will do this by participating in card games that teach and review these concepts. Objective: Students will realize the importance of observing the universe in many regions of the electromagnetic spectrum and understand some vocabulary terms associated with high-energy astronomy. Materials for...
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13. Tools of Modern Astronomy
Lesson Plan Teacher: Mentor: Laura Weaver Karen Rainey Subject: Light and the Universe:Characteristics of the Universe (8th) Lesson Title: Tools of Modern Astronomy Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. Explain the main purpose of a telescope. 2. Describe how astronomers use spectrographs. TEKS TEKSSCI8 112.24 b13A TEKSSCI8 112.24 b1A TEKSSCI8 112.24 b2B TEKSSCI8 112.24 b2C TEKSSCI8 112.24 b2D TEKSSCI8 112.24 b3C TEKSSCI8 112.24 b3D TEKSSCI8 112.24 b3E TEKSS...
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14. Trip to the Stars
Trip to the Stars Goals: To recognize various constellations in the planetarium. To discuss why the stars do not look the same everywhere and in all seasons. To use their constellation maps to locate the constellations. Content Areas: Science - astronomy Social Studies - mapping skills Language Arts - listening, discussion and journal writing Materials: Constellation Maps (created in the previous lesson) Local planetarium Transportation and Chaperones (if necessary) Journals Pen/pencil Guest Speaker Procedure: (1 hour - may vary with time to travel)...
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15. Colonizing the Stars
Link to Student Page Colonizing the Stars http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/ofarrell/astronomy Designed by Jim Mistarz Introduction Content Areas Standards Implementation Resources Entry Skills Evaluation Conclusion Introduction This lesson was developed as part of the San Diego Unified School District's Triton Project, a federally funded Technology Innovation Challenge Grant. The development...
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16. Looking at Illuminated Manuscripts: A Book of Modern Astronomy
...tion This Web site uses JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript or use a JavaScript-enabled browser. Museum Home Education Search Lesson Plans All Curricula Looking at Illuminated Manuscripts: Lessons and Ideas for Discussion Lesson Plans Looking at Illuminated Planning a Manuscripts: A Book of Modern Astronomy School Visit Looking at Illuminated Manuscripts: A Book of Modern Astronomy Teacher Programs & Resources Grades/Level: Upper Elementary (3?5) Subjects: Visual Arts, Science Time Required: 3?5?Part Lesson Search Three to four class periods Lesson Author: J. Paul Getty Museum Education Plans Staff For...
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17. The Stars: A Start to the Sea
The Stars: A Start to the Sea Goals Resources Time Required Procedure Assessment Subjects and Major Concepts Studied Extemsions and Other Resources Goals: 1. Students will develop an understanding of the practical uses of astronomy as well as its aesthetic value. 2. Using the astronomical coordinate system and an understanding of how stars are plotted in this system, students will determine approximate positions on Earth. 3. Students will identify several major constellations. Resources: 1. Copies of the poem "When I Heard the...
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18. Canadian Astronauts And Astronomers
...s before participating in a team quiz game on the subject matter. Materials and Resources: paper or poster board markers research materials (books, magazines, websites) + http://www.space.gc.ca/csa_sectors/human_presence/astronauts/astronauts/canadian/ default.asp + Canadian Astronomers Vocabulary: astronomy Astronomy Glossary Developing the Lesson: Divide students into small groups and assign each group one of the following Canadian astronauts (first six) or astronomers (final six) to research: Astronauts Astronomers Chris Hadfield Jaymie Matthews Steve MacLean Paul Hickson Julie Payette Jayanne Englis...
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19. Constellations
...quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5, 6 Subject(s): Science/Astronomy Overview: Astronomy provides practice in those skill that are prerequisite to the scientists of tomorrow: observation, graphing, recording, and predicting. Basic to many astronomical observations are the North Polar Constellations. The following activities provide our young scientists with success-o...
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20. Journey of Discovery with RXTE
skip to content The RXTE Learning Center Index Page About RXTE About X-ray Astronomy RXTE Discoveries Images and Movies Education Tour the ASM Sky Other Resources What's New? + + A Journey of Discovery with RXTE In this unit (5 days long using a 90-minute block schedule), students, who take on the role of light curve experts at a fictitious Drew Freeman Research Facility, receive an...
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