The Research-Proven Best Way to Teach Space Science
Award-winning
Starry Night Middle School
for grades 5-8 is the only space science curriculum that combines an interactive
sky simulator, lesson plans correlated to state and national standards and
extensive teacher resources in one easy-to-use package.
Benefits Overview
Award-winning
Starry Night Middle School
for grades 5-8 is the only space science curriculum that combines an interactive
sky simulator, lesson plans correlated to state and national standards and
extensive teacher resources in one easy-to-use package.
Starry Night provides:
Lessons plans correlated to state and
national standards that meet curriculum needs
Accurate visualizations and simulations that
allow students to make precise observations of Moon phases, motions of the
Sun and planets and much more
Interactive computer exercises and hands-on
activities that encourage questioning, experimentation and exploration and
accommodate diverse learning styles
Pre- and post-assessment resources with
recommendations for improved student performance
Flexible teaching models for easy adaptation
to pacing and classroom needs
Opportunities to develop key skills:
observation, data collection, analytical thinking and discovery
Extensions that connect to topics in
math, physics, language arts, social studies and technology
Winner of ComputED's Best Educational Software Award, Starry
Night has been hailed by reviewers and educators for providing "such unique and
compelling experiences that it is destined to change lives."
What's Included:
Three-ring binder Includes:
Award-winning Starry Night astronomy
simulation software, customized for student use
28 Lesson plans complete with extensive
teacher resources, hands-on activities, computer exercises, worksheets and
assessments
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
Starry Night Middle School is:
US and Canadian curriculum specific
Full of pre-tested activities and exercises
Designed specifically for middle school
students
Hands-on and interactive
Fun and simple to use
 Modular
and easy-to-use solution comes complete with:
28 detailed lesson plans
Interactive computer exercises
Hands-on classroom activities
Conceptual background for teachers
Discussion questions
Assessment tests and answer keys
Resource lists
Appendices
Glossary of astronomical terms
New features highlight the latest theories
and address classroom needs:
4 lesson plans, focused on the
reclassification of Pluto, unmanned space exploration, astrology and black
holes
Math and observing extensions for most
lessons
Revised and expanded assessment resources
Pre-assessment Idea Diagrams and Concept
Maps identify pre-conceptions
Thinking Grids and Contrast and Compare
charts develop logical and critical thinking skills
Drawing Completion activities and KWL
charts assess student understanding
Easy-to-use Scoring Rubric evaluate
learning of science content and process
Expaned library of astronomy simulations
Lesson Plans at a Glance help you choose the
lesson plans that best fit your curriculum requirement
QuickStart Guide for teachers new to
astronomy or using Starry Night for the first time
Award-winning Starry Night software allows you to re-create
these stunning simulations:
Travel through time from 4713 BC to 9999 AD
Visit 2.5 million stars
View exclusive Tully database and explore
13,000 deep space objects of the NGC-IC catalog
Fly through the universe in spaceship mode
to experience the vastness of space
Plan observing sessions using Events Finder
full of upcoming astronomical events
Turn on custom constellation illustrations
to view the animals and people from Greek and Roman mythology.
And much more!
Call us toll free for information
877-290-8256
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