Classroom Presentations Grades 2-8

Sun, Earth, Moon, Planets, Stars and Galaxies

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Making a subject interesting for all levels of understanding is challenging but rewarding. Here is a sample classroom program we can bring to your school. It can be modified to introduce new topics or review topics you have already introduced. It can also be be a presentation of any one or two topics only in more detail.

Predicting and measuring crater sizes activity.

Measuring Craters



    
	  
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    What is Astronomy?
    Science EALR 3.2, Benchmark 1: Careers using Science
    

    Tools of the Astronomer
    Science EALR 3.2, Benchmark 1: Relationship of Science and Technology
    


    Earth
    
		
    The Earth is a Planet
    Science EALR 1.2, Benchmark 1: Systems; Components of the Earth System
    
		
    Where Does the Sun Go at Night? (Sunrise/Sunset on Your Face Activity)
    
		
    Why Is It Cold in the Winter? (Seasons Demonstration)
    


    Moon
    
		
    Why Does the Moon Appear to Change Shape? (Moon Phases Activity)
    Science EALR 1.3, Benchmark 1: Interactions in the Solar System
    

    What Made the Holes on the Moon? (Make Your Own Craters Activity)
    Science EALR 2.1, Benchmark 1: Communication
    


    Solar System
    
		
    What Do the Planets Look Like? (Slide Tour) 
    Science EALR 1.2, Benchmark 1: Systems; Components of the Solar System
    
		
    How Many Steps to Jupiter? (Size/Scale Demonstration)
    Science EALR 2.1, Benchmark 1: Modeling
    


    Stars, Constellations and Other Celestial Objects
    Science EALR 3.1, Benchmark 1: Evolution of Scientific Ideas
    

    What Is a Constellation? (Make Up Your Own Constellation Worksheet)
    Science EALR 3.2, Benchmark 1: All Peoples Contribute to Science and Technology
    

    What Else Is Out There? (Nebulae, Galaxies and Space Dust Slide Tour)
    Science EALR 3.1, Benchmark 1: Limitations of Science and Technology
    

	  
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