STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS
STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS
Are all stars alike? Do they really move through the sky each night? How does the position of the Sun affect fixed objects on Earth and their shadows? What are the physical attributes of stars? What are constellations? Students will learn these answers and more.
Field Trip
Program will run for 2 hours.
30 MINUTES – PLANETARIUM SHOW
– A Trip Through Space
30 MINUTES – LAB
– Examine different sizes and brightness of stars
– Learn about constellations using Constellation Viewers
– Investigate how the sun’s position creates shadows
30 MINUTES
– Visit the Museum Store
30 MINUTES – GALLERY TIME
– Visit the Science in Motion gallery
– Create your own constellation with story
TAKE HOME ITEMS
– Constellation bookmarks and constellation activity
VIRTUAL Field Trip
Program will run for approximately 1 hour.
30 MINUTES – VIRTUAL CLASS
– Explore what a star is and why they look the way they do
– Learn about constellations
– Investigate shadows
30 MINUTES – Q & A SESSION
– Solar System vs. Galaxy
CURRICULUM PACKET
– Vocabulary Crossword & Word Search
– Star Finder and Instructions
– Create a Constellation Worksheet
– Pre-recorded Video
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CONTACT INFORMATION
scheduling@tellusmuseum.org • (770) 606-5699
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