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Astro-Otter Junior
Fulldome Short Video Presentations
Apparent Motion of the Sun
time:3:45
The apparent motion of the sun is explained with reference to the sun's rotation
and revolution. The lesson notes that the sun moves further North high in the sky
during the summer, and further south low in the sky during the winter.
TEKS: Gr. 3-3.8C
Objects in the Sky
time 3:00
This program does a nice job showing examples of natural and man-made
objects that occur in earth's atmosphere and above earth's atmosphere. Other
points include: our sun is a star, the moon appears to change shapes, and some
of the planets in our solar system can be seen in the night sky.
TEKS: Gr. 1-1.8B, Gr. 2-2.8D
Rotation and revolution
time 3:45
The difference between rotation and revolution is explained and many examples
of both are given. Students learn about an easy way to remember the difference
between the two. The terms clockwise and counterclockwise are introduced.
TEKS: Gr.5-5.8C
Sun Properties
time 3:45
Topics include: the size of the sun compared to the planets, how the sun shines,
the sun emits both light and heat energy needed for life, the sun's gravity is what
holds together the solar system.
TEKS: Gr. 3-3.8B
Our Solar System
time 5:15
Topics include: the sun, the planets, terrestrial versus jovian planets, the asteroid
belt, contents of the solar system, and watch the planets wander across the sky
overtime.
TEKS: G. 3-3.8D
Space Exploration
time: 6:30
Beginning with Galileo’s historic telescopic observations, this story of the history
of space exploration quickly brings students up to date. Information is included
about the US vs. Soviet Space Race, Shuttle missions to the International Space
Station, unmanned missions throughout the solar system, and information about
the many telescopes in orbit around earth. Students also learn about the dangers
of, and accommodations necessary for, life in space.
TEK 6.13(B), 3.3(E)
History of Astronomy
time 7:15
This presentation would be suited for a wide range of grade levels. The
development of Astronomy is discussed beginning with Aristotle and other
ancient Greeks. Ptolemy's geocentric model and a short description of epicycles
is compared to the Copernican heliocentric model. The contributions by Galileo
and Kepler are included. The lesson stresses how scientific theory develops as a
result of the interplay between predictions and observations.
Characteristics of the Planets
time: 12:30 or 14:45
This program describes in appropriate detail, the characteristics of each planet,
including the orbital characteristics and any other significant or unusual features
of each planet. Particular emphasis is made to describe the differences between
the terrestrial and the Jovian planets and how they formed.
TEKS: Gr.6-11A, 6-13A
Spectroscopy
time 4:45
How do we know what stars are made of? The basic ideas behind the science of
spectroscopy are simply explained including the differences between absorption
and emission spectra.