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Activities for the School Planetarium.
Rev. ed. Gerald L. Mallon. Planetarium Activities for Student Success. Vol. 2. Berkeley, Calif.: Lawrence Hall of Science; Corona Park, N.Y.: New York Hall of Science, 1993.
Recommended grade level:
3-8.
Activities for the School Planetarium presents ideas for interdisciplinary planetarium activities for elementary and middle school students. Designed both for experienced planetarium professionals and for teachers using a planetarium for the first time, the activities were developed to provide a general introduction to astronomy and space science and to serve as springboards for teachers to create their own or similar activities.
Among the activities, students compare the brightness of a simulated "variable" star with that of surrounding stars of known brightness. They learn how to use a blink comparator--an instrument used to detect a moving object, such as a planet or an asteroid, in a field of stars. They also investigate the reasons for seasons, produce a density map of the Milky Way, and explore some of the navigational tasks that would have been encountered by the characters in the novel Treasure Island.
The 16 activities in this volume are categorized by grade level; 7 are intended for use by middle school students. Activities can also be adapted by teachers for various grade levels. Some activities can be done in the classroom; others require a planetarium.
Each activity includes background information, directions for conducting the activities, and reproducible student worksheets. The guide also offers tips on constructing participatory planetarium experiences and provides a framework for thinking about and developing planetarium activities.
Price:
$11.50.
Publisher/supplier:
Lawrence Hall of Science.
Materials:
Available locally, or from commercial suppliers.
Topic Index listings linked to this entry
Use these listings to find related entries.
Astronomy, Earth Sciences: Concepts and Challenges in Earth Science, ~ Exploring Earth Science, ~ Glencoe Earth Science, ~ Project STAR: The Universe in Your Hands, ~ Asteroid!, ~ Earth and Beyond, ~ Project Earth Science: Astronomy, Earthy Things, ~ Exploring Space: Using Seymour Simon's Astronomy Books in the Classroom, ~ Project SPICA: A Teacher Resource to Enhance Astronomy Education, ~ Science Experiments: Earth Science, ~ The Universe at Your Fingertips: An Astronomy Activity and Resource Notebook, Multi & Applied Sciences: Earth and Physical Science: Content and Learning Strategies, ~ Everyday Science: Real-Life Activities.
Milky Way, Earth Sciences: Project STAR: The Universe in Your Hands,
Planetarium activities, Multi & Applied Sciences: Multicultural Science and Math Connections: Middle School Projects and Activities, Earth Sciences: Stonehenge: A Program from the Holt Planetarium.
Seasons, Earth Sciences: Earth and Beyond, ~ Earth, Moon, and Sun, ~ Project Earth Science: Astronomy, The Amateur Meteorologist: Explorations and Investigations, ~ Science Projects about Weather, ~ The Universe at Your Fingertips: An Astronomy Activity and Resource Notebook.
Space science, Earth Sciences: Earth at Hand: A Collection of Articles from NSTA's Journals.
Stars, Earth Sciences: Concepts and Challenges in Earth Science, ~ Exploring Earth Science, ~ Glencoe Earth Science, ~ Project STAR: The Universe in Your Hands, ~ The Evolution of a Planetary System, ~ The Universe: Exploring Stars, Constellations, and Galaxies, Project SPICA: A Teacher Resource to Enhance Astronomy Education, ~ The Universe at Your Fingertips: An Astronomy Activity and Resource Notebook, Multi & Applied Sciences: SciencePlus Technology and Society: Level Red.
