RPSEC Student Programs for
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Larry Cat In Space

Student Programs Lesson Information, Standards Correlations, and Post Visit Activities


Larry Cat In Space: (Grades 4K, 5K, 1 & 2• Planetarium • 60 minutes) “Larry Cat in Space” is a playful and imaginative presentation about an inquisitive cat that takes a trip to the Moon. Throughout the show, Larry gives us his “cats-eye view” of the Moon, backyard astronomy, space travel, and what it is like to live on the Moon. After watching Larry’s adventure to the Moon, his trip is compared with NASA’s Apollo missions as NASA slides and a Saturn V model rocket are discussed. Students will also have a brief look at the “sky tonight.”

Traveling Science Kits that support or extend this lesson
Pre & Post Visit Activities

This lesson supports the following science standards:

South Carolina Schools

Georgia Schools

Grade 1: SCSS 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 5.1, 5.4

Grade 1 Science
Sun and Moon
Standard 1-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the features of the sky and the patterns of the Sun and the Moon. (Earth Science)

Indicators:
3.1 Compare the features of the day and night sky.
3.2 Recall that the Sun is a source of heat and light for Earth.
3.3 Recognize that the Sun and the Moon appear to rise and set.
3.4 Illustrate changes in the Moon’s appearance (including patterns over time).

Exploring Motion
Standard 1-5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the positions and motions of objects. (Physical Science)

Indicators:
5.1 Identify the location of an object relative to another object.
5.4 Illustrate ways in which objects can move in terms of direction and speed (including straight forward, back and forth, fast or slow, zigzag, and circular).

Grade 2 Science
Weather
Standard 2-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of daily and seasonal weather conditions. (Earth Science)

Indicators:
3.1 Explain the effects of moving air as it interacts with objects.

Properties and Changes in Matter
Standard 2-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science)

Indicators:
4.1 Recall the properties of solids and liquids.

Kindergarten: SKE1 a, b
Grade 2: S2E1 a

Kindergarten Science
SKE1: Students will describe time patterns (such as day to night and night to day) and objects (such as sun, moon, stars) in the day and night sky.

Indicators:
a. Describe changes that occur in the sky during the day, as day turns into night, during the night, and as night turns into day.
b. Classify objects according to those seen in the day sky and those seen in the night sky.

Grade 2 Science
S2E1: Students will understand that stars have different sizes, brightness, and patterns.

Indicators:
a. Describe the physical attributes of stars—size, brightness, and patterns..

 

Please direct inquiries to:
Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
c/o Student Programs
USC Aiken, Box 3, 471 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 641-3313 from Augusta 278-1967 Ext. 3313

RPSEC@usca.edu

Copyright © 2008 by the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina.

Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
Center of Excellence in Educational Technology
University of South Carolina Aiken
471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801
803-641-3313

URL: http://rpsec.usca.edu/student/Programs/LarryCat/LarryCat.html (April 2008)