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Planetarium - Creator
SKU
045855
Grade 3-AD
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Teaching Method
Traditional
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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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Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$24.95 - DIY STEM project for space enthusiasts
- Learn a navigational life skill for when the GPS fails, or a compass is lost
- Easy to build planetarium replica with directions on finding and identifying constellations
Description
What a cool idea! Using the illustrated instruction guide, timber parts and constellations plates, build a planetarium and use the day and time to identify the constellations visible in your area. Planetarium Creator is a fun and interactive way to inspire interest in astronomy. Use the day and time to identify which constellations are visible as you sky gaze. Along with the 2 constellation plates (Northern and Southern Hemisphere), the DIY kit includes timber parts, battery holder, switch, screwdriver, bolts, double-sided tape, projector cover, and LED bulb. Requires 2 AA batteries -not included.
Publisher's Description of Planetarium - Creator
Inspire interest in astronomy with this build-it-yourself
planetarium kit. Use the day and time to identify which constellations
are visible as you sky gaze.
Build your own planetarium and rotate the constellation plate until it matches the date and time.
Have
the direction you are facing (North, South, East or West) pointed
towards you, then use the chart to find out which constellations you can
see in the sky. Keep track of the constellations in the night sky in
both the Northern and Southern hemispheres simply by switching out the
constellation plates.
The word constellation comes from a late Latin
term cōnstellātiō, which when translated means “set of stars”. These
sets of stars are an area on the celestial sphere in which a pattern or
outline can be seen. Usually in the forms of animals, inanimate objects
or characters from mythology.
There are 88 officially recognised
constellations with asterisms being a subset of star patterns and
positions used for navigation. Known as astronavigation, this process
allows an individual to locate their position using sights or angular
measurements between heavenly bodies. This practice was mainly used at
sea but now in modern times we use GPS instead.
The
most accepted time for constellations to be noted and used by humans is
from 3000 BC in Mesopotamia where they were discovered on clay tablets
and inscribed on stones. Constellations appear in many ancient cultures
including Babylonian, Sumerian, Egyptian, Persian, Greek and Chinese.
*29 pieces
*Illustrated instructions
*Timber parts, constellation plates
*CHOKING HAZARD: Contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Ages 8 years +
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-AD |
| Brand: | Heebie Jeebies |
| EAN/UPC: | 9341570118025 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 2.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
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