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Astronomy

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Pupils explore the rotation of the Earth and observe the shapes of constellations. After discussing how the Earth moves. volunteers use a flashlight and globe to model the movement of the sun-Earth system. Using Digitalis technology, students view the constellations in a planetarium and observe the location of the stars at different hours and months.

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astronomy

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astronomy, science
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Ed Software

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