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Astronomy Common Core RST.6-8.4 resources for Microsoft Word
Astronomy Video "Universe: Constellations & Ancient Civilizations"
The episode link to YouTube is provided in the title if the video is not available on DVD. 13-18 questions that students can answer in order while watching the video. Excellent series from the History Channel that includes the latest CGI and professional astronomer explanations. From the History Channel website "Explore some of the 88 official constellations with interstellar highlights like the coming supernova in Orion and the 13th zodiac sign, plus find out why the North Star will one day hav
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6th - 12th
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Project Astronomy "Stars" ABC Book
Student computer lab project review. Students can create an electronic class presentation on the subject of stars (and galaxies) using a letter of the alphabet beginning with “A” and ending with “Z.” A student example of an "ABC Star Book" in PowerPoint can be found by going to http://www.astronomydad.com/student-projects.html
Terms covered in this unit include:
parallax, stellar parallax, light year , parsec, proper motion, radial motion, transverse velocity, Mira, Hipparchus, apparent mag
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8th - 12th
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Astronomy Internet Activity "The HR Diagram & Binary Stars"
Student Internet investigation that explores the Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram and binary star systems. The activity contains two sections. Part one gives students an interactive view of how stars are classified according to luminosity, color and temperature. Part two explores binary and multiple star systems and how initial stellar mass affects the life of a star. The latest links containing images and data are presented as well for these topics. I use this computer lab as an interactiv
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8th - 12th
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Astronomy NASA Spinoff Essay Criterion D or Writing Assessment Grade 7-12
This resource is an assessment about the topics presented by NASA in their spin-off series. It is a Criterion D assessment within the IB curriculum or it can be used as an essay in any science course covering the topic of Astronomy. Students have directions, a rubric, and a list of topics to choose from when deciding to write their essay. The requirements of the essay are listed below and the student tasks description. Your task is to research one of the products or technologies that have been d
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7th - 12th
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Space & Solar System Video Links and Questions
The activity comes with 4 YouTube video links (entitled: The NASA moon landing, Life on Mars?, Galileo's Story, and Life on a Space Shuttle) along with small-group discussion questions. This activity worked great with my 7th graders and really engaged them in discussions. I would play the video twice and then let them discuss and answer the questions.This lesson is student-centered, meaning:--it allows you to become a facilitator!--happier teachers!--happier students!--happier administrators!Che
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Staff
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Question Exploration: What Are Constellations and Asterisms?
What are the Constellations and Asterisms? This Question Exploration helps Ss understand how constellations are created, and asterisms are arranged. A constellation is a grouping of stars which form a pattern in the sky that is traditionally named after its apparent form or mythological figure. Modern use of constellations includes identification of general locations for stars and galaxies. Ss are also introduced to the Bortle Scale as a measure of how many stars are visible in an observer's nig
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5th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
5-ESS1-2
, 5-ESS1-1
Also included in: StayGiant Earth Science Bundle: Astronomy (space exploration)
Astronomy Internet Activity "Uranus & Neptune"
Student Internet investigation that explores the planets Uranus and Neptune. The activity is divided into two parts. Part I gives students a good overview of Uranus' physical characteristics including rings and moons. Part two does the same for Neptune. The latest links containing images and data are presented as well for this topic. I use this computer lab activity for my astronomy class as part of the Unit V "The Outer Planets" review but it can also be used at an 8th grade level Earth/Spa
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8th - 12th
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Big Bang Info-Graphic
Assignment asking students to work collaboratively to create an info-graphic about the Big Bang. 1. Topic: The topic of the info-graphic is specific in nature and is intended to inform or convince the viewer (Big Bang)2. Type: The type of info-graphic chosen (for example, timeline or informational) highly supports the content being presented.3. Objects: The objects included in the info-graphic are relevant and support the topic of the info-graphic. (Images/Statistics/Key Information)4. Data visu
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6th - 7th
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