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Activity
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Sky Observation Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this sky observation activity, students make observations of the night sky and use their planisphere and star charts to help identify what they observe. They make observations and record what they see for 10-15 minutes. They draw a...
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Worksheet
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Introduction to the Planisphere

For Students 6th - 8th
In this planisphere learning exercise, middle schoolers use a planisphere to locate stars and constellations for particular times and dates. Students use the planisphere to answer specific questions about stars and constellations that...