* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Download ASTRO OTTER JUNIOR
Archaeoastronomy wikipedia , lookup
Planets beyond Neptune wikipedia , lookup
Aquarius (constellation) wikipedia , lookup
Equation of time wikipedia , lookup
Rare Earth hypothesis wikipedia , lookup
Outer space wikipedia , lookup
Astrobiology wikipedia , lookup
Comparative planetary science wikipedia , lookup
Planetary system wikipedia , lookup
Copernican heliocentrism wikipedia , lookup
IAU definition of planet wikipedia , lookup
Definition of planet wikipedia , lookup
Observational astronomy wikipedia , lookup
Planets in astrology wikipedia , lookup
Astronomical unit wikipedia , lookup
History of astronomy wikipedia , lookup
Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems wikipedia , lookup
Extraterrestrial life wikipedia , lookup
Tropical year wikipedia , lookup
Late Heavy Bombardment wikipedia , lookup
Planetary habitability wikipedia , lookup
Geocentric model wikipedia , lookup
Solar System wikipedia , lookup
History of Solar System formation and evolution hypotheses wikipedia , lookup
Formation and evolution of the Solar System wikipedia , lookup
Hebrew astronomy wikipedia , lookup
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.