Pacific
Science Center presents two astronomy
curricula!
Astro Adventures: Upper
Elementary Curriculum
Astro Adventures: Upper Elementary
Curriculum was created to answer the high demand for a
space science unit for elementary teachers. Lessons that
address national and state elementary space science
standards were extracted from the original Astro Adventures
book. The upper elementary curriculum book features:
- 6-8 weeks' worth of inquiry-based lessons
- Suggested material lists to easily produce kits for teaching the curriculum
- Methodology teaching tips throughout to help guide the teacher with an interactive approach
- Integration of written and oral communication throughout
- Background and resource material for the teacher
- Embedded formative and
summative assessments for all lessons with a final
assessment
The critically acclaimed Astro Adventures, a teacher's guide for astronomy activities for grades 4 and up, has been revised and updated to include:
- Greater alignment with the National Science Education Standards (NSES) space science standards
- New lessons for students to discover the patterns of the Sun's movements and the science behind seasons
- New bibliography for each unit including web resources
- 6 units containing 30 lessons with several extensions and suggestions for integrating space science topics with other areas of the curriculum
- Lessons developed to address common preconceptions students bring to the subject
- An updated set of 18 slides for the planet picking unit
- Background information
to enhance teacher understanding
→Printable order form for both curricula
→Sample activity - Create-a-Constellation
→Sample activity - Making a Sun Clock