How to use a star chart
How to use a compass
Lightyear video
Geocentric (Earth-centred) vs. Heliocentric (Sun-centred) Theories
Here are some ideas you might like to try for the presentation part of your group project
*Here's and example from xtranormal.com - sign up is freeEver want to create your own cartoon? Sign up and get free points you can use towards 'buying' characters and locations for your computer animations. You can make it funny yet smart. Choose the characters, their voices, even their actions. Work together as a group to come up with a script, and get your characters to have a conversation using your words.
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*Here's a quick example of what you can do on Glogster example (sign up is free)
*Here's what my 7-year old was able to accomplish on Storybird.com (also free) |
September 14th - Astronomical Unit gets 'FIXED'
September 13th - University of Nebraska-Lincoln Moon Phases Simulator
Explore Learning Gizmos |
Taking an elevator to the moon - Daily Orbit articleLiftPort Group to build elevator to 'softland' on moon. Crazy cool! |
Take an online Quiz about Astronomy
Phases of the moon as seen from EarthMoon Quiz
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Phases of the Earth as seen from our moonRelative Sizes of planets and starsPlanetary Orbits (animation)Planetary sizes comparedRetrograde Motion of Mars* Java Applet - Retrograde motion of Mars |
Geocentric "Earth-centered" and Heliocentric "Sun-centered" models of the universe.
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Earthquake in Japan shortened Earth daySPACE.COM |
Nebraska University Astronomy SimulatorThis website provides access to a variety of simulators that can be manipulated to improve our understanding of our solar system (and universe).
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Changing Seasons - Explained |
Ancient Egyptian and Mayan Astronomy |
Introduction to Planetary Motion
The Solar System
Lunar Eclipse Facts and Information
Astronomy Workshop Tools
Build Your Own Solar System
Questions:
What shape are the orbits of the planets in your solar system?
What do you notice about the speed at which the individual planets travel?
Explain the apparent relationship between distance from the sun and orbital speed of your planets.
Make sure to create some 'eccentric' orbits in your solar system. Explain the apparent relationship between a planet's orbital speed and it's distance from the sun within its orbit.
TED talks - "Our Place in the Universe" |
Carl Sagan - "Our Place in the Universe" |