Stars and Moons Teaching Resources :: 457

Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: The Universe, an Introduction

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

Start with the questions all students ask: How big is the universe, how far away are the planets and stars, how did they form and when, how do they move and why? Build on their natural curiosity. The Smithsonian, in cooperation with...

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Vmc: The Inuits the Sky of the First Inhabitants

For Students 9th - 10th

The Inuit's knowledge of the stars helped them navigate in a hostile environment. In their legends, they did view the the Sun as being a woman, and the Moon as a man. Several stories are shared here.

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The Official George Crumb Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th

The official site, with sections devoted to his life, compositions, recordings, writings, and news. The news section has internet links, and the site has a search function!

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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st

What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.

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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Comets

For Teachers 6th - 8th

During this lesson, learners have the opportunity to explore comets. By navigating the Internet, viewing a slideshow, and participating in a videoconference with NASA, students will discover what comets are all about.

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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Magnetometer 1832

For Students 9th - 10th

The Earth, the moon, the stars and just about everything in between has a magnetic field, and scientists use magnetometers when they need to know the strength of those fields.

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Shmoop University

Shmoop: Dragonwngs

For Students 9th - 10th

Published in 1975, this young adult fiction novel explores a chinese immigrant's life in America at the beginning of the twentieth century. Read about the other characters and important themes in this informative site.

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Paper Plate Education: Serving the Universe on a Paper Plate

For Students 3rd - 8th

Excellent resource for "paper-plate" activities that help simplify various astronomy topics. Learn how to build a "Moon Finder" and "Planet Pointer," and create a paper-plate model that explains the Transit of Venus.

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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Using a Digital Camera to Measure Skyglow

For Students 9th - 10th

This is a great project for someone that is interested in both stargazing and photography. Bright city lights and even the light of the full moon obscure the dimmest stars, which can make identifying constellations more difficult. This...

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Curated OER

Science Kids: Science Images: Telescope

For Students 9th - 10th

This photo shows a common telescope used to observe the stars and other astronomy related objects seen in the night sky such as planets, moons and comets.

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LM Digital Media

Kids World Fun: Johnny Jetpack [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st

Johnny Johnson knew that one day he would fly among the stars-he dreamed of someday flying out past Jupiter and Mars. "I will fly someday-I swear it! I'll be up there someday soon, "Johnny muttered as he stared out through his window at...

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Exploratorium: Your Weight on Other Worlds

For Students 9th - 10th

Want to lose weight in a hurry? Just step on a scale on almost any other planet! This page allows you to enter your weight on Earth and it will calculate your weight on all of the other planets, some moons and even some stars. Requires a...

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