RPSEC Student Programs for
South Carolina & Georgia Schools

 

Star Stories

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

Star Stories: (Grades 1 & 2 • Planetarium • 60 minutes) Using a 3-D model, we will show how the Sun, Earth, and Moon are related in space. The Sun is a star that provides light and heat to the Earth and Moon. As the Earth and Moon in the model move, students will learn why we have days, months and years. Then, we'll look at the stars in the night sky (on the planetarium dome) and compare them to our sun. As we "connect the dots" to make familiar constellations, students will enjoy hearing stories about these star patterns. They will also enjoy watching a meteor shower as they learn the difference between stars and "shooting stars" or meteors.

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

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.
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).

Grade 2: S2E1 a

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/StarStories/StarStories.html (April 2008)