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The
Planetarium may be used by students of
any grade level, from pre-K through college. Lab-based lessons are designed to meet
the needs and experiences of each group and are based on the Grade Level Expectations
as determined by the Missouri Department of Education. These GLE-specific lessons
are described below, and the Teacher Guide for these lessons are available upon request.
Planetarium lab lessons may also be specifically designed based on teacher input.
The typical Planetarium lab lesson is approximately 1-hour
in length, but that may be varied according to what is being taught. The basic
Planetarium lab lessons may include the use of
a star map as an overview of what is visible in the current sky, including bright
stars, seasonal constellations, visible planets, any special celestial events,
and an update on space exploration.
Click here for more Planetarium lessons and Teacher Workshops.
KCMSD Teachers only: There is some funding
available from the Kauffman Foundation to cover the cost of bus transportation to the Planetarium.
Teachers of all grade levels and content areas should consider setting up a lab lesson or vist to the
Planetarium. Contact the Planetarium directly or use the online form.
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K-1 |
Shapes in the Sky: Students will observe a geometric shape (star or constellation patterns)
for each season; how the sky changes daily and seasonally; compass directions
for rising and setting objects and the apparent east to west daily motion;
difference between night and day. MAP Review and Reinforcment. (30-40 minutes) |
| 2-3 |
Sky Motions:Students will observe the
effects of rotation and revolution by observing real and apparent motions
of our Moon and its phase changes; the daily apparent path the Sun follows
on the date of the lesson and compare that with the Sun's apparent path
during a different season; and the apparent motion of the stars. Students
will then plot the Sun's apparent path for those two days. MAP Review and
Reinforcment. (60-75 minutes) |
| 4-6 |
Seasons: Students will observe and plot the apparent path the
Sun follows on the first day of each season as the Earth rotates and
revolves. MAP Review and Reinforcment. (75 minutes)
Solar System Adventure: Learn about the Sun, our Moon, and the
planets in this interactive multimedia program as the students record current
up-to-date information about the solar system. MAP Review and Reinforcment. (75 minutes) |
| 7-8 |
Reasons for Seasons: Students will observe the effect of Earth revolution
and rotation by observing and graphing the apparent eastward annual
path the Sun follows along the ecliptic, and the apparent daily westward
motion of the Sun during the day. MAP Review and Reinforcment. (75 minutes)
The Solar System: Students will be presented with
current and up-to-date information about the solar system and its exploration. MAP Review and Reinforcment. (75 minutes) |
| 9-12 |
Program or lab lessons may be customized for high school classes
or may be a general lesson on the use of a star map and current space science information.
(75 minutes) |
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