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Starry Night embraces the 5E method of science
instruction and lesson planning: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and
Evaluate. These are the cornerstones of good science and correlate to
both the National Science Education Standards in the United
States and Common Framework of Science Learning Outcomes in
Canada.
The activities in
Starry Night Elementary are
structured as adventures that enable the students to construct their own
knowledge of the world around them. Each adventure addresses the science
content standards, incorporates several science process skills and
connects to language arts, fine arts, math and/or social studies in a
seamless way.
The resources section includes post-assessment resources such as Log
Sheets and KWL charts that can be compiled to create a complete logbook
for each student.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
The pulse of the tides, the dance of the Moon and the swing of the
seasons captivate even the youngest child. The realistic visualizations
in Starry Night engage their natural fascination and guide them to
understand the world on a scientific basis. With lesson plans and
activities correlated to standards, Starry Night Elementary for grades
K-4 is the most effective way to introduce space science.
The grade-specific activities in
Starry Night Elementary:
 Meet space science content standards
Develop key science process skills
Questioning & Observing
Collecting Data
Classifying
Comparing & Sorting
Estimating & Measuring
Analyzing & Predicting
Recognizing patterns
Problem-solving
Making inferences
Drawing conclusions
Communicating ideas
Connect to language arts, fine arts, math and social studies
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Three-ring binder includes:
Award-winning Starry Night astronomy simulation software,
customized for teacher demonstration and student use
7 grade-specific lesson plans (4 for Grades K-2, 3 for Grades
3-4) complete with hands-on manipulatives, computer exercises,
reproducible worksheets and assessments
Comprehensive teacher resources
Key conceptual background and discussion questions for each
lesson
3D Graphic Organizers that help students organize
information in a creative way, making it easier to grasp
concepts
Log Sheets that can be compiled to create a complete logbook
for each student
Assessment tools such as KWL charts that provide evidence of
prior knowledge and learning progress
Solar System Fun Facts
Glossary of astronomical terms
SkyTheater DVD with more than an hour of video of dramatic and
realistic visualizations of astronomical phenomena
QuickStart Guide for teachers new to astronomy or using Starry
Night for the first time
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