National Science Standards:
Science as Inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry (K-12)
Physical Science
Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism (K-4)
Earth and Space Science
Objects in the sky (K-4)
Changes in earth and sky (K-4)
Earth history (5-8)
Earth in the solar system (5-8)
Origin and evolution of the earth system (9-12)
Origin and evolution of the universe (9-12)
NASA Presenter:
Advanced Preparation (Required):
Students
should preview the PowerPoint
presentation, read the accompanying text in the notes, and develop
comments and questions. Each part of the presentation is a separate event.
Background Information: Star
Life Cycle
Grades
K-3: Complete the Easy version of "Play
Solar System Switch-a-Roo" found at The Space Place.
Grades 5-8: Complete the pre-conference assessment
and activity created by
Lea Einsporn and Dana Flenner, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Click
here to access the introduction and
to link to the materials.*
Grades 9-12: Complete the pre-conference assessment
and activity created by Benjamin
Marquette and Stacey Lighfoot, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio. Click
here to access the introduction and
to link to the materials.*
The event begins in our cosmic back year, then gradually expands outward to include the solar system, the galaxy, and deep space. Images from NASA missions enhance the videoconferencing presentation, which relies on the participation of students through comments and questions. Completion of the suggested pre-conference materials is important. The presentation can be geared to all grade levels.
Suggested
post-conference activities:
Have grades K-3 students complete the Med version of
"Play
Solar System Switch-a-Roo" found at The Space Place.
Complete the grades 5-8 post-conference activity created by Lea Einsporn and Dana Flenner, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio.* A grades 5-8 post-conference assessment for use after completion of all activities and the videoconference is also available.
Complete the grades 9-12 post-conference activity created by Benjamin Marquette and Stacey Lightfoot, University of Akron, Akron, Ohio.* A grades 9-12 post-conference assessment for use after completion of all activities and the videoconference is also available.
Advanced Notice Recommended:
4 weeks
Frequency of Presentation:
Upon request
Availability of Presenter:
Varies