Starry Night Elementary School 1 License(DS)(NR)

New! Starry Night™ Elementary School The pulse of the tides, the dance of the Moon and the swing of the seasons captivate even the youngest child. The realistic visualizations in Starry Night engage their natural fascination and guide them to understand the world on a scientific basis. With 7 grade-specific lesson plans complete with hands-on manipulatives, computer exercises, reproducible worksheets, assessments and activities correlated to standards, Starry Night Elementary for grades K-4 is the most effective way to introduce space science. The activities focus on meeting space science content standards, developing key science process skills, questioning & observing, collecting data, classifying, comparing & sorting, estimating & measuring, analyzing & predicting, recognizing patterns, problem-solving, making inferences, drawing conclusions, communicating ideas, connecting to language arts, fine arts, math and social studies. The Starry Night Elementary binder includes: * Award-winning Starry Night astronomy software for teacher demonstration and student use with 7 lesson plans (4 for Grades K-2, 3 for Grades 3-4) * Comprehensive teacher resources * Key conceptual background and discussion questions for each lesson * 3D Graphic Organizers that help students organize information in a creative way, making it easier to grasp concepts * Log Sheets that can be compiled to create a complete logbook for each student * Assessment tools such as KWL charts that provide evidence of prior knowledge and learning progress * Solar System Fun Facts * Glossary of astronomical terms * Plus SkyTheater DVD and QuickStart Guide for teachers