Investigating the Sun-Earth-Moon System
Eclipse Concept Questions (.pdf)
Challenge Introduction and First Thoughts (.pdf)
Personal Ads for the Sun, Earth, and Moon (.pdf)
Modeling Size (.pdf)
Using your Head--as a model (.pdf)
Final Thoughts on Our Local Neighborhood (.pdf)
Rotation & Revolution First Thoughts (.pdf)
Rotation of the Sun (.pdf)
Rotation of the Sun-Data Center Link
Rotation of the Moon (.pdf)
Round & Round plus Final Thoughts (.pdf)
Phases of the Moon (.pdf)
Virtual Moon Journal Part 1 (.pdf)
Starry Night Logon Screen
Virtual Moon Journal Part 2 (.pdf)
Virtual Moon Journal Part 3-Graphing (.pdf)
Phases of the Moon Questions(.pdf)
Final Thoughts Phases of the Moon (.pdf)
First Thoughts Eclipses (.pdf)
Eclipses of the Sun & Moon Reading (.pdf)
Eclipse Pamphlet (.pdf)
Eclipse Pamphlet Google Doc Template
Eclipses and Starry Night (.pdf)
Final Thoughts on Solar and Lunar Eclipses (.pdf)
Calendar Challenge and Rubric (.pdf)
Audio Recording of Quiz (.m4a)
Challenge Introduction and First Thoughts (.pdf)
Personal Ads for the Sun, Earth, and Moon (.pdf)
Modeling Size (.pdf)
Using your Head--as a model (.pdf)
Final Thoughts on Our Local Neighborhood (.pdf)
Rotation & Revolution First Thoughts (.pdf)
Rotation of the Sun (.pdf)
Rotation of the Sun-Data Center Link
Rotation of the Moon (.pdf)
Round & Round plus Final Thoughts (.pdf)
Phases of the Moon (.pdf)
Virtual Moon Journal Part 1 (.pdf)
Starry Night Logon Screen
Virtual Moon Journal Part 2 (.pdf)
Virtual Moon Journal Part 3-Graphing (.pdf)
Phases of the Moon Questions(.pdf)
Final Thoughts Phases of the Moon (.pdf)
First Thoughts Eclipses (.pdf)
Eclipses of the Sun & Moon Reading (.pdf)
Eclipse Pamphlet (.pdf)
Eclipse Pamphlet Google Doc Template
Eclipses and Starry Night (.pdf)
Final Thoughts on Solar and Lunar Eclipses (.pdf)
Calendar Challenge and Rubric (.pdf)
Audio Recording of Quiz (.m4a)
Investigating the Stars
Introduction to the Challenge for Investigating Stars (.pdf)
First Thoughts-Properties of Stars E1:A0 (.pdf)
What Kinds of Stars Are There? E1:A1 (.pdf)
How Big Are the Stars? E1:A2 (.pdf)
FYI: How are Stars, Planets, & Moons Different? E1:R2 (.pdf)
FYI: The Color of Stars E1:R3 (.pdf)
What Determines the Color & Temperature of Stars? E1:A3 (.pdf)
PhEt Simulation on Blackbody Spectrum
How is Energy Produced in Stars? E1:A4 (.pdf)
FYI: Nuclear Fusion & FYI: Conservation of Mass and Energy E1:R4 (.pdf)
Final Thoughts-Properties of Stars E1:A5 (.pdf)
First Thoughts--Messages of Light E2:A0 (.pdf)
How Do We Analyze Light? E2:A1 (.pdf)
FYI: Breaking Up Light with a Diffraction Grating E2:R1a (.pdf)
FYI: Spectral Lines E2:R1b (.pdf)
Interpreting Color and Temperature E2:A2 (.pdf)
FYI: The Color of Stars & Filters in Astronomy E2:R2 (.pdf)
Comparing Images and Spectra E2:A3 (.pdf)
Final Thoughts-Messages of Light E2:A4 (.pdf)
First Thoughts--The Lives of Stars E3:A0 (.pdf)
How Are Stars Classified? E3:A1 (.pdf)
Spectra of 14 Stars for E3:A1 (.pdf)
Chart of Spectral Classes for E3:A1 (.pdf)
FYI: Stellar Classification & Spectra E3:R1 (.pdf)
Classifying Your Car E3:A2 (.pdf)
Brightness & Distance E3:A3 (.pdf)
FYI: Inverse Square Law--Star Light, Star Bright: The Magnitude System E3:R4a (.pdf)
The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram E3:A4 (.pdf)
FYI: The Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram E3:R4b (.pdf)
Starry Night Logon Screen
Starry Night G2 E3:A5 (.pdf)
FYI: Forces Inside a Star E3:R6a (.pdf)
FYI: The Lives of Stars E3:R6b (.pdf)
The Lives of Stars E3:A6 (.pdf)
The Lives of Stars H-R Diagram for E3:A6 (.pdf)
Final Thoughts--The Lives of Stars E3:A7 (.pdf)
First Thoughts--The Deaths of Stars E4:A0 (.pdf)
Planetary Nebula & White Dwarfs E4:A1 (.pdf)
Variables E4:A2 (.pdf)
FYI: Variable Stars E4:R2 (.pdf)
The Stars--a review E4:A4 (.pdf)
The Stars--a review presentation for E4:A4 (.pdf slides)
FYI: A Cosmic Balancing Act & Supernovae E4:R3 (.pdf)
Life Cycle of a Star Worksheet (.pdf)
Leftovers of Massive Stars E4:A4 (.pdf)
FYI: Neutron Stars & Black Holes E4:R4 (.pdf)
Final Thoughts--The Deaths of Stars E4:A5 (.pdf)
The Most Wanted Challenge (.pdf)
Star Cartoons (.docx)
Investigating Planets
First Thoughts on Planetary Characteristics E1:A0 (.pdf)
Grouping Planets and Moons E1:A1 (.pdf)
Solar System Cards (.pdf)
FYI: What is a Planet? E1:R1a (.pdf)
FYI: Objects in the Solar System E1:R1b (.pdf)
Size, Mass, & Gravitational Force E1:A2 (.pdf)
FYI: Gravity Stories & Gravitational Force E1:R2 (.pdf)
Starry Night Orbits of Planets E1:A3 (.pdf)
Starry Night Logon Screen
FYI: Planetary Orbits & Orbiting E1:R3 (.pdf)
Harmony of the Worlds Viewing Guide (.pdf)
Kepler's Laws E1:A4 (.pdf)
FYI: Orbits, Ellipses, and Kepler's Laws E1:R4 (.pdf)
Mission Particulars E1:A5 (.pdf)
FYI: Studying Planets & Moons with Space Missions E1:R5 (.pdf)
FYI: Planetary Temperatures & Atmospheres E1:R6 (.pdf)
The Spacesuit (YouTube Video)
Space Suits 2006 (YouTube Video)
NASA Spacesuit Development (YouTube Video)
The Next Generation Spacesuit (YouTube Video)
Grouping Planets and Moons E1:A1 (.pdf)
Solar System Cards (.pdf)
FYI: What is a Planet? E1:R1a (.pdf)
FYI: Objects in the Solar System E1:R1b (.pdf)
Size, Mass, & Gravitational Force E1:A2 (.pdf)
FYI: Gravity Stories & Gravitational Force E1:R2 (.pdf)
Starry Night Orbits of Planets E1:A3 (.pdf)
Starry Night Logon Screen
FYI: Planetary Orbits & Orbiting E1:R3 (.pdf)
Harmony of the Worlds Viewing Guide (.pdf)
Kepler's Laws E1:A4 (.pdf)
FYI: Orbits, Ellipses, and Kepler's Laws E1:R4 (.pdf)
Mission Particulars E1:A5 (.pdf)
FYI: Studying Planets & Moons with Space Missions E1:R5 (.pdf)
FYI: Planetary Temperatures & Atmospheres E1:R6 (.pdf)
The Spacesuit (YouTube Video)
Space Suits 2006 (YouTube Video)
NASA Spacesuit Development (YouTube Video)
The Next Generation Spacesuit (YouTube Video)