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Higher education Women's History Month astronomy resources for Microsoft Word
Planisphere Lab Activity: A Star Wheel for Constellation Exploration
Inexpensive and ingenious! Planispheres are a unique tool for learning astronomy: a make-it-yourself star map, adjustable for any time of night in any month of the year. They are designed to show the position of prominent constellations in the night sky. It's a low-tech way for Ss to learn the location (and thus give meaning to key vocabulary terms) of the horizon, zenith, meridian, ecliptic and celestial equator on the celestial sphere. This lab includes two types of planispheres: one for stan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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HS-ESS1-4
, 5-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Lab Activity Effect of Sunspots on Satellites (Claims Evidence Reasoning Task)
A short lab activity for astronomy or earth space science. Students make a double line graph of the number of sunspots and the number of crashed satellites in a given year. Then they look for patterns and write a science conclusion utilizing claim, evidence, reasoning scaffolding framework.
Grading rubric and sample student responses are included
This lab activity blends well into a unit on electromagnetic waves, planetary mechanics, or the Sun's influence on Earth.
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Hidden Figures Movie Guide Questions in ENGLISH | Chronological order
Best movie guide out there! 27 Movie Guide Questions for the 2016 movie Harriet written in ENGLISH that include pre-listening/essential questions, questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Includes movie images to help scaffold for diverse learners. Questions are spaced out to give students enough time to write answers down.This film highlights the importance themes of african american women, women in scie
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Listening Activities: 8 de marzo o mes internacional de la mujer | Interpretive
Comprensión auditiva: 8 de marzo | día y mes internacional de la mujer - Para esta sección, podrás ver seis videos cortos. Mientras ves los videos, circula la respuesta más adecuada, cierto (C) o falso (F), y responde de acuerdo a la información que aparece en el video. El segmento se reproducirá dos veces.Videos incluídos: (Women's International Day | La mujer latinoamericana | Mujeres en la historia | Mujeres en la política)Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz | Yo la peor de todas (4:46 minLa historia d
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Understanding Parallax
This lab makes understanding parallax simple. Students use real world examples and draw so that parallax can be visualized. The concept is reinforced throughout. A summary YouTube video is included. My students completely understood the concept after this lab!You may edit this lab, the answer key is provided.Educating the World Together!Get Science
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Astronomy Lab Bundle
Astronomy/Earth Science Lab Series - Using Star Charts to find Constellations
New from No More Boring Science - How to use star charts! The focus of this lab is to help students gain confidence using star charts to find constellations. There are two activities in this lab: using a polar star chart map to find constellations on a blank section of the sky, and then translating constellations from a polar projection map to a mercator projection map. The first activity is more advanced than the second, but all maps and charts are included. Keys are included as well!
If you l
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Farthest: Voyager In Space Video Viewing Guide Editable
If you haven't watched The Farthest: Voyager In Space yet, I highly recommend you do so! It is a wonderful documentary that covers the scientific and cultural significance behind the Voyager spacecraft.
I developed this viewing guide to use with my physics students while showing this video. It asks questions not only relevant to the planets and the mission of Voyager, but also about the scientists who worked on the project, the cultural significance, as well as the Golden Record.
I believe t
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know Movie Guide W/ Answer Key 2021 TV-14
Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know - 2021 – TV-14 – 99 minutesFollow scientists on their quest to understand and capture the first image of a black hole while exploring the limits of our knowledge of the universe.40 questions with time stamps (2 pages) Answer Key (3 pages)
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Astrology Vs. Astronomy Experiment (Gag on Students!)
To show the difference between Astronomy (science) and Astrology (a belief system that the stars and planets are connected to our daily lives), here is a great demonstration that gets the students involved to see the difference firsthand. Procedure:1. Tell students to take out a scrap piece of paper and write down the following:NameDate of BirthTheir Zodiac Sign (if known)Their Favorite ColorTheir Lucky NumberAnd if they are Left/Right Handed.None of these things actually matter, but you will n
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Claims Evidence Reasoning Task Insolation Seasons Quiz Assessment
Assessment task used to measure students ability to come up with a claim then support it with evidence and reasoning.
This task gives students data, and they use the data to come up with their claim, give evidence and reasoning. In addition students come up with evidence and reasoning against a given claim.
Topic: Seasons
Subject: Earth Space Science or Physical Science or Environmental
Standards Alignment: NGSS and Common Core Math and Literacy
Select a simple hypothesis, prediction, or concl
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Constellations Lab
I was about to lecture on constellations this year and realized that perhaps the students could teach themselves by using Stellarium-web.org, where they can move and manipulate the sky. I created this worksheet/guide for them to follow! It worked great and they enjoyed it. I had to give them some verbal help, but overall it was much more effective than a lecture. You will need computer access for your students, although you could do it as a demo on a smartboard but that would be less effecti
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Hidden Figures Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"Hidden Figures" (2016) is a biographical drama film that tells the untold story of three African-American women mathematicians - Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson - who played crucial roles at NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. Set against the backdrop of the Space Race and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the film follows these remarkable women as they overcome racial and gender discrimination to make groundbreaking contributions to the country's s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Cosmos (1980/2014/2020) Doc Viewing Guide: Summaries/Vocabulary/Questions- KEY
EARTH DAY! "Cosmos" is a widely popular science documentary TV series hosted by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. It explores the mysteries and wonders of the universe, covering a wide range of scientific topics such as astronomy, cosmology, astrophysics, and astrobiology. Through stunning visuals, engaging storytelling, and scientific explanations, "Cosmos" takes viewers on a cosmic journey to understand the origins of the universe, the formation of stars and galaxies, the history of our plan
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Global Warming/Climate Change/Environment Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEYS
Moon Phases/Lunar Cycle Foldable
Students can use this foldable to shade in the dark portion of the moon in order to demonstrate and predict the sequence of events in the lunar cycle.
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NASA's Electromagnetic Spectrum WebQuest - Light - Research - Astronomy
Using NASA's exploration of the Electromagnetic Spectrum, students will be guided through a series of topics pertaining to Light. Use this activity as an introduction to Light curriculum, a review after teaching said curriculum, or use for sub plans. Each section is spaced out and numbered in a way which allows you to print what you need depending on the year.What is included:PDF document with individually numbered sections based on topic which allows you to print what you need for the yearAnswe
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
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HS-PS4-4
, HS-PS4-5
, HS-ESS1-2
, HS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-6
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The Miracle Worker Movie Questions (Disney Version)
Comprehensive discussion/essay-style questions for assessing student participation or facilitating analysis of the movie The Miracle Worker. Great for ASL classes, substitute teachers, long-term sub work, or studying differences and disabilities. Enjoy!
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Interstellar (2014) Science Class: Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Questions w/KEY
Using "Interstellar" in a high school science class offers a rich opportunity to explore various scientific concepts and theories while engaging students through a captivating narrative. Here's a rationale for its use:Exploration of Physics Concepts: "Interstellar" delves into numerous physics concepts, such as relativity, gravitational time dilation, black holes, and wormholes. By analyzing these concepts as depicted in the film, students can gain a deeper understanding of fundamental principle
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Concept Compare: Kepler's (and Newton's) Laws of Planetary Motion for Orbits
This concept comparison is between: Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion, and how they relate to Newton's Laws of Motion and the Law of Universal Gravitation. Bring a calculator!The Concept Comparison Routine is used help compare and contrast key concepts. Specifically, students use like and unlike characteristics and categories shared and not shared by two or more concepts to better understand the overall concept. Students taught using the Content Enhancement routines earned higher total test scor
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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HS-ESS1-4
Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
"On the Basis of Sex" Viewing and Discussion Guide (with Answer Key!)
On the Basis of Sex is a great film to use in conjunction with the RBG documentary and/or for Women’s History Month. It could also be a great resource for a government course. Included in your purchase are 18 questions and an answer key.
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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AVID Program Motivation:Hidden Figures (2016)Movie Viewing Guide:Questions/KEY
"Hidden Figures" is an excellent choice for teaching motivation in an AVID high school class due to its inspiring depiction of perseverance, determination, and overcoming obstacles. Here's a rationale for using the film: Real-Life Role Models: The film showcases the incredible true story of three African-American women mathematicians who played pivotal roles at NASA during the Space Race era. By highlighting the achievements of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson, "Hidden Figure
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Women in Medicine & Science Research Rubric
This is a rubric for a research assignment regarding women in science and medicine. In celebration of Women's History Month (March) or use the assignment anytime. Examples are included with additional questions for students to answer. Compare and contrast 2 women from different time periods.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Little Women (1994): Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions w/KEY
"Little Women" is a 1994 film adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. The story follows the lives of four sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy - as they grow up in New England during the Civil War era.Jo is a tomboyish aspiring writer who struggles to balance her independence and desire for adventure with societal expectations of women. Meg is the eldest and strives to be a perfect lady, while Beth is gentle and kind but struggles with her health. Amy is the youngest and often behaves
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Social Science of Mother's Day Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE with KEY
What is a quasar? Webquest
Students will learn all about quasars in this web quest. They will learn the origins of a quasar as well as when they were first discovered. They will also learn that quasars are very bright, young galaxies and the energy they emit is from a supermassive black hole.Kindly leave a review of my work; it will help me create future products.Thanks so much.Ms. D.
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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A League of Their Own (1992) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"A League of Their Own" is a sports comedy-drama film that tells the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), which was formed during World War II when many Major League Baseball players went off to fight in the war. The film is set in 1943 and follows the Rockford Peaches, one of the teams in the league.The story centers around two sisters, Dottie Hinson (played by Geena Davis) and Kit Keller (played by Lori Petty), who join the Rockford Peaches and struggle with s
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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