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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: How High Is Big? Using an Astrolabe

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe and measure the shadows of fixed objects throughout the school year to learn about how the seasonal change affects the sun's position in the sky.
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Interactive
American Association of Physics Teachers

Com Padre Digital Library: Open Source Physics: Gnomon Model

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A gnomon is the part of a sundial that casts the shadow. This simulated experiment illustrates the gnomon over the course of a day.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Exploration of Shadows: Earth, Moon, Sun System: Moon Phases Eclipses

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A guided inquiry where students participate in the simulation of moon phases and eclipses.
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Activity
Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Thinking Fountain: Opaque

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this lesson use objects found around the house or classroom to make sun prints. Link provided for the construction of a light island for classroom use.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Trb 3:1 Investigation 5 Making a Sundial

For Teachers 3rd
Make a sundial and learn how to use it.
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Activity
University of California

At Home Astronomy: Hands on Science Experiments for the Entire Family

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of ten hands-on science experiments for the entire family that will help you understand concepts in astronomy. Make an astrolabe, find the size of the sun and moon, build a lunar settlement, find out about meteoroids, shadow...
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Activity
Harvard University

Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground: The Earth's Orbit

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students perform many inquiry activities related to Earth's orbit. Included are recording daily temperatures, observing the sun's path over several weeks, tracking sunrise and sunset times, and angle of sunlight. Diagrams make lessons...
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Lesson Plan
Harvard University

University of Harvard: This Is a Stickup!

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
Students are taught how to make a sundial. The relationship between angles and the sides of a right triangle are explored. Great lesson plan ideas with plenty of background information. The lesson is adapted for grade levels k-6 with...
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Graphic
University of Utah

University of Utah: Aspire: Seasons Exercise

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, use seasons to determine your location. Click on the different dates to view the earth's shadow at different times of the year from the sun's position.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Portable Sundial

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity students will investigate the accuracy of sundials and the discrepancy that lies between "real time" and "clock time". They will track the position of the sun over the course of a relatively short period of time as they...
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eBook
University of Michigan

Making of America: Illustrated Poems of Oliver Wendell Holmes

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete, searchable text of "Illustrated Poems of Oliver Wendell Holmes," which was illustrated by George Randolph Barse and others.
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Handout
University of Toronto (Canada)

Selected Poems of John Donne

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to 42 poems by the English metaphysical John Donne (1572-1631).
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Graphic
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Confluence Creations: Chaco Canyon Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a tour of the Chaco Canyon archaeological site. The map takes you to the many dwellings and important astronomical sites. Virtual tours are available if you have Quick Time.
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Activity
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Art and Science of Color

For Students 9th - 10th
This series of programs includes hand-tinted archival films, contemporary offerings by local artists, and films created by artists drawing and painting on the film surface itself. Featuring animated, documentary, and homemade works.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Weather Walks

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this multi-day, learners will learn weather through multisensory approaches. Students will make daily predictions. After each daily prediction, they will collect measurement and observational data by taking walks in different types of...
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Project Britain

Primary Homework Help: Earth and Space Quiz

For Students 3rd - 5th
This resource provides information about Earth and space. In addition, there is a quiz provided.

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