Grade K Weather and Climate K-PS3-1. Make observations to determine the effect f sunlight on Earth s surface.

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1 Celestial Bodies Grades: PK 3 rd Grade Program Duration: 30 Minutes Program Type: Interactive Space Dome Show Program Description This show takes the students on an interactive journey where students explore the difference between a planet, a moon, and a star by looking at their physical properties, and comparative motions in the solar system. Louisiana GLEs and NGSS: Grade PK 2. Ask questions about objects and events in the environment (e.g., plants, rocks, storms) (PK-CS-I1) (SI-E-A1) 3. Pose questions that can be answered by using students own observations and scientific knowledge (PK-CS-I1) (SI-E-A1) 9. Sort objects using one characteristic (PK-CS-P2) (PS-E-A1) 15. Explore the motion of objects by using balls, toy cars, or spinning tops (PK-CS-I2) (PS-E-B3) Grade K 13. Sort objects based on their properties (e.g., size, weight, texture) (PS-E-A1) 15. Follow directions using vocabulary such as front/back, above/below, right/left, and next to (PS-E-B1) 20. Identify objects that give off heat, such as people, animals, and the Sun (PS-E-C3) 32. Discuss and differentiate objects seen in the day and/or night sky (e.g., clouds, Sun, stars, Moon) (ESS-E-B1) Grade K Weather and Climate K-PS3-1. Make observations to determine the effect f sunlight on Earth s surface. Grade Sort a group of objects by using multiple characteristics (PS-E-A1) 15. Sort and classify objects by their state of matter (PS-E-A4) 16. Waves: Light and Sound 1-PS4-2. Make observations to construct and evidence-based account that objects can be seen only when illuminated. Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles 1-ESS1-1. Use observations of the sun, moon, and stars to describe patterns than can be predicated. Grade Describe characteristics of the Sun, stars, and Earth s moon (e.g., relative size, shape, color, production of light/heat) (ESS-E-B1) Structures and Properties of Matter 2-PS1-1. Conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties. Sci-Port: Louisiana's Center Celestial Bodies Page 1 of 7

2 Earth s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth 2-ESS2-3. Obtain information to identify where water is found on Earth and that it can be solid or liquid. Grade Identify, in order, the planets of the solar system (ESS-E-B1) Key Terms: Earth: the third planet from the sun and the planets humans live on Moon: an orbiting body around a planet, and also called a satellite; the name of earth s natural satellite Orbit/Revolution: the path an object makes going around another object; circular motion about an external point Planet: an orbiting body around the sun, is massive enough to be rounded by its own gravity without thermonuclear fusion, and has cleared its orbital path of solar debris (such as comets and asteroids) Rotation/Spin: the movement of an object in a circular motion about an internal point or axis Star a big ball of plasma, presumably hydrogen gas, that has nuclear fusion taking place in the core Sun: the star at the center of the solar system; all of the objects directly or indirectly orbit the sun Connections to Permanent Exhibits: This exhibit is found in the Space Center, 1 st floor. Phases of the Moon: Sit in the chair and turn. What happens to the moon? What is responsible for the phases of the moon? These exhibits are found around the sun in the Space Center, 2 nd floor. Mercury: What spacecraft is on its way to Mercury right now? Name an interesting Mercurian fact. Venus: Describe Venus rotation (spin) as it relates to its revolution (orbit). What did the Magellan spacecraft do? Earth: What phase of the moon can you see in the sky today? Why did the Apollo astronauts have to have a horizontal support for the American flag when they planted it on the moon? (Hint: See the photomontage outside the second floor space bathrooms.) Mars: What is the largest mountain in the solar system? How many moons does Mars have? Jupiter: Can you see Jupiter in the sky tonight? Name an interesting fact about a Jovian moon. Saturn: What spacecraft arrived at Saturn in 2004? What did it do? Uranus: How old are you on Uranus? Describe the atmosphere of Uranus. Neptune: What makes Neptune blue? The Earth s axis tilts at 23.5 degrees. What is the Neptune s axial tilt? Plutoids: Name 3 characteristics that define a classical planet? Name 2 planet-like objects and where are they found in our solar system? Are they plutoids or dwarf plantets? Sci-Port: Louisiana's Center Celestial Bodies Page 2 of 7

3 Web Resources: Astro-Venture NASA Astro-Venture takes the user on journey into looking at the formation of a solar system. Picking out different components of a solar system and building a planet will show students just how lucky Earth is to sustain water and life. NASA For Kids NASA This website is loaded with activities, games, and more designed to introduce the young, future generations to the concepts of space science. There is a coloring book you can download, or, for those students already familiar with computers, you can color in pictures by using the mouse Pre-Visit Activities Family Activity Post-Visit Activities Space Log The Sun Sci-Port: Louisiana's Center Celestial Bodies Page 3 of 7

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