Lesson
Grades
- 8
In Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, sunset times are important for solving the clue trail. Students can use the book as a starting point to learn more about sunrise/sunset times and the rotation of...
View all Standards
Standard
Earth Science: Earth’s Place in the Universe
Grade(s): 8
Subject(s): Science
Year: 2014
Lesson
Grades
- 8
In Smack Dab in the Middle of Maybe, some of the clues direct Cricket to find a constellation. Using the book as a starting point, students will learn about constellations, their history, and how to...
Lesson
Grades
- 7
- 8
In this activity students will learn about the moon and the Apollo 16 mission by playing a game that helps Charles Duke in his flight to the moon. The activity uses information from the Hall of Fame...
Video
Grades
- 6
- 7
- 8
Space Camp is a popular camp for children who dream of going into space. The Project Discovery crew visited the Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. The purpose of the camp is to use the excitement of...
Video
Grades
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
The Eye Wonder team learns more about astronomy. D.V. speaks with an astronomer who explains concepts of the universe, and the types of technology and telescopes astronomers use to learn about outer...