Motions of the Night Sky:
Planetarium show for Middle/High School Kids
EALRs addressed by this program:
Planetarium Program | Classroom Activities | ||||
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Motions of Night Sky Program | Celestial Sphere | Motions of the Moon | Dance of the Planets | A Sense of Scale | |
EALR #1 The student understands and uses scientific concepts and principles | |||||
1.1 use properties to identify, describe, and categorize | |||||
1.2 identify, describe, and categorize living things | |||||
1.3 measure properties and characteristics | |||||
1.4 recognize the components, structure, and organization of systems | |||||
1.5 understand cause of changes in matter and energy | |||||
1.6 construct and use models to predict, test, and understand phenomena | |||||
EALR #2 The student conducts scientific investigations to expand understanding | |||||
2.1 plan and implement scientific investigations | |||||
2.2 think logically, analytically, and creatively | |||||
2.3 practice the principles of scientific inquiry | |||||
2.4 understand the relationship between evidence and scientific explanation | |||||
EALR #3 The student applies science knowledge and skills to solve problems | |||||
3.1 identify problems and challenges in which science knowledge can be applied | |||||
3.2 research, design, and test a variety of ways to address problems | |||||
3.3 evaluate solutions and consequences | |||||
EALR #4 The student uses effective communication skills and tools | |||||
4.1 use listening, observing, and reading skills to obtain information | |||||
4.2 use writing and speaking skills to organize and express ideas | |||||
4.3 use effective communication strategies and tools | |||||
EALR #5 The student understands connections to other subject areas and real life | |||||
5.1 use mathematics to enhance scientific understanding | |||||
5.2 understand the relationship between science and technology | |||||
5.3 examine the relationship between science and history | |||||
5.4 examine the relationships among science, society, and the workplace |