Instructional Media and Technology Services

Monthly Curriculum Resources

~ Astronomy, Aviation & Space ~

January 2004

 

Sources Available at Wayne RESA’s Instructional Media and Technology Services:

Please note:

·          Items listed in the Duplicating Collection do not circulate.  Contact RESA TV at 734-334-1437 to make an appointment to duplicate.  Free to those who copy the tapes themselves, $10 per tape if RESA makes the copies.

·          Items listed in the Circulating Collection are available to check out.  Call the circulation desk at 734-334-1595.

·          Items listed in the Reference or Periodical Collection are available to use in the Resource Center only.

 

Bruss, C. and Gary Bulkin. (2001).  Astronomy Facts and Fun.  [Video Recording].  23 minutes.  Interviews, graphics and simple experiments present interesting facts about the stars and planets.  Appropriate for students grade 5 – 8.  (Duplicating Collection QB45.A77).

 

Classroom Connect. (1997).  Space Science CD. [Computer File].  One computer disc.  Internet lesson plans, student handouts, activity sheets, integration ideas, mailing lists, and teaching resources.  Appropriate for teacher use.  (Circulating Collection LB1585.S73).

 

Hacienda Productions. (1997).  Mission, Apollo XI. [Video Recording].  20 minutes.  Presents an overview of the mission from blast-off to splash down.  Appropriate for students grades 7 – 12.  (Duplicating Collection TL789.8.U62.A66).

 

Hawaii Department of Education. (1999).  Destination Space Station. [Video Recording]. Three video cassettes, 180 minutes.  Features astronauts, scientists, and engineers who are designing, constructing, and assembling a football field size space station.  Shows what it is like to live and work in a weightless atmosphere.  Appropriate for students grades 4 – 6.  (Duplicating Collection TL797.D37).

 

NASA.  (2000).  Case of the Challenging Flight.  [Video Recording].  50 minutes.  In order to win the “Egg-tra-ordinary Plane Contest”, three friends use their skills in scientific investigation to learn about the four forces of flight and then design and construct a plane.  Appropriate for students grades 3 – 5.  (Duplicating Collection Q175.2.C29).

 

Scholastic, Inc.  (2000).  Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus Lands on Mars.  [Computer File].  One computer disc.  Multimedia science adventure program for primary and younger elementary students.  Investigate the red planet’s amazing surface, hear cool facts about missions to Mars, and see color photographs.  Appropriate for students grade 1 – 5.  (Circulating Collection QB641.M34)

 

U.S. Department of Education. (1999).  Counting the Stars: Math, Arts and Space Science. [Video Recording]. 60 minutes.  Panel discussion and live action documentary encourages schools to teach challenging math and science using hands-on, project-based and theme-based approaches.  Appropriate for in-service use.  (Circulating Collection QA11.C68).

 

Local Exhibit:

Henry Ford Museum at The Henry Ford – Heroes of the Sky:  Adventures in Early Flight.

This exhibit is intended to celebrate the 100th anniversary of flight.  Visit the web site for more information at:  http://www.thehenryford.org/museum/heroes/default.asp (8 December, 2003).  The Henry Ford web site also has information regarding field trips, other exhibits, and events.

 

Web Resources:

Astronomy Resources from Space Telescope Science Institute:

(Online).  Available:  http://www.stsci.edu/resources/  (5 December, 2003).  This site has lots of information:  a picture gallery, publications, meetings, and educational activities (the last link in the left hand column). 

 

Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education – Science Topics

(Online).  Available:  http://www.enc.org/professional/timesavers/lessonplans/science/ (5 December, 2003).  This page has links to all types of science resources – including aeronautics, aerospace technology, astronomy, the solar system, space exploration, and more.

 

Galileo Project – Journey to Jupiter

(Online).  Available:  http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/galileo/index.html  (5 December, 2003).  This site links to information about the Galileo mission, and includes links for education (see the top toolbar) that has lesson plans for K – 12 teachers and students.

 

Gateway to Educational Materials

(Online).  Available:  http://thegateway.org/  (8 December, 2003).  This site allows users to search for lesson plans and activities based on grade level, curriculum unit, and specific subject.  Select “science” and “astronomy,” or “space sciences” from the drop down menus, select the appropriate grade level, and receive a list of appropriate resources.

 

Hubble Site

(Online).  Available:  http://hubble.stsci.edu/  (8 December, 2003).  This site links to a news center, a gallery of pictures, multimedia presentations of discoveries, a guide to Hubble technology, fun and games, and a Hubble reference desk.  Look for the link for educators and students at the bottom of the left had column for curriculum support tools.

 

Lesson Plans Page

(Online).  Available:  http://www.lessonplanspage.com/ScienceMO.htm  (8 December, 2003).  This site has links to a unit on the colonization of Mars, and a unit on the Solar System, appropriate for 5th and 6th grade.  Both units are located under the “Astronomy” heading. 

 

Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT) Astronomy Resources

(Online).  Available:  http://www.merlot.org/artifact/BrowseArtifacts.po?catcode=135&browsecat=1 (5 December, 2003).  This site has 122 educational activities, including simulations, lectures / presentations, tutorials, animations, and more. 

 

NASA – Information by Planet

(Online).  Available:  http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/planets/  (8 December, 2003).  This site, jointly sponsored by NASA and the National Space Science Data Center, has information on each of the specific planets.  Information includes a fact sheet, images, frequently asked questions, and links to additional resources.

 

New York Times Learning Network – Daily Lesson Plans

Futuristic Flights – Learning About and Designing Orbital Space Planes and Their Missions

(Online).  Available: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030701tuesday.html   (5 December, 2003).  Students learn about the orbital space plane, NASA’s proposed spacecraft of the future.  For grades 6 – 12.

Mapping Meteorites – Using Triangulation to Locate Meteorites in the Sky and On Land

(Online).  Available: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030513tuesday.html  (5 December, 2003).  Students explore a meteorite’s orbit and learn about triangulation techniques.  For grades 6 – 12. 

Mission Makeover – Exploring the Purpose and Future of a National Space Program

(Online).  Available: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/20030828thursday.html  (5 December, 2003).  In this lesson students learn about the broad scope of NASA by investigating current missions of the agency.  For grades 6 – 12.

 

Thirteen Ed Online

(Online).  Available:  http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/lessons/shuttle/index.html  (8 December, 2003).  A lesson plan for students grade 5 – 8 titled:  What’s Out There?  Space Shuttle Exploration and Simulation.  This resource is provided by the Educational Broadcasting Corp.

 

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