Astronomy for All Ages

SKU
026495
ISBN
9780762708093
Grade PK-AD
Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description

For anyone interested in astronomy, this book provides a thorough, hands-on, extremely interesting and educational course. Rather than being just a wealth of information, it is presented through 51 different activities. Instead of just reading about it, students experience it, although they still get all of the quality information provided as background information to the activities. Charts, diagrams, and photographs complete the lessons and help present the concepts discussed in the text. The book is divided into six sections, each focusing on a different aspect of space. The first chapter begins with the naked-eye sky - activities and information about the night sky visible without the use of a telescope. Here students are introduced to the constellations found in the sky during the four different seasons, learning the names of the constellations, their placement at different times of the year, and some of the most well-known stars contained in them. After studying the charts of the night skies, the next activity directs students in constructing their own planispheres. Other activities cover star brightness, telling time, latitude, star sizes, artificial satellites, and light pollution. The next section focuses on the moon. Activities include learning the moon's phases, looking for lunar seas and craters, learning about the moon landing, and observing different cycles of the moon such as lunar crescents and eclipses. Section three revolves around the sun. Students will learn about the sun's period of rotation, the Northern Lights, sundials, analemmas, and solar eclipses through the activities in this chapter. Finally, students move on to the entire solar system. In this section they will learn about various planets, gravity, meteors, micrometeorites, comets, and ellipses, and they'll even get to build a pocket solar system. In the Deep Space section, students will be able to observe double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. The last section delves into telescopes and photography, teaching students about optics, telescopes, cameras, and many of their astronomical capabilities. Here students will build their own reflecting telescopes and spectroscopes, as well as capture some pictures of the moon and star trails. The activities are clearly marked throughout the book to show age appropriateness, and adult assistance would be the most beneficial for the student. Working through the activities in the book could easily take an entire year, so this is a fairly serious course. The book contains several appendices, including a bibliography, listing of dealers of equipment, lunar phase dates, planet position, and astronomy web sites. Appropriate for even young children, this book is equally useful for adults interested in learning about the night sky. 214 pgs. - Melissa

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Brand:Globe Pequot Press
Grades:PK-AD
ISBN:9780762708093
Length in Inches:8.5
Width in Inches:11
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:1.0625
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