Astronomy
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Astronomy
The scientific study of the universe and the objects in it, including stars, planets, nebulae, and galaxies. Astronomy deals with the position, size, motion, composition, energy, and evolution of celestial objects. Astronomers analyze not only visible light but also radio waves, x-rays, and other ranges of radiation that come from sources outside the Earth's atmosphere.
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The Zodiac Constellations: Crash Course Kids
Constellation Location: Crash Course Kids
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Constellation Brochure (on paper)
Description:
Students will create a brochure (on paper) or poster to describe a constellation in the night sky. For each constellation in the Zodiac and for Orion*
1) Two appropriate graphics
2) Identify Number of Stars and names of significant stars in constellation.
3) Constellation Name
4) Constellation Origin
5) Constellation story
6) Place constellations in order of their physical relationship (location) in the zodiac
7) Name a minimum of two sources that you use....
Description:
Students will create a brochure (on paper) or poster to describe a constellation in the night sky. For each constellation in the Zodiac and for Orion*
1) Two appropriate graphics
2) Identify Number of Stars and names of significant stars in constellation.
3) Constellation Name
4) Constellation Origin
5) Constellation story
6) Place constellations in order of their physical relationship (location) in the zodiac
7) Name a minimum of two sources that you use....