For Spacious Skies Activity Guide. An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Sky [microform] / C. Whitney Ward and Jack Borden.
Despite the fact that the sky is the most dominant feature of our surroundings, it plays the role of an unseen background for may objects. It is the intent of this guide to bring about an awareness of the sky to young people. Topics for activities include: (1) "Sky Awareness"; (2) "Co...
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| Format: | Microfilm Book |
| Language: | English |
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1988.
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| Summary: | Despite the fact that the sky is the most dominant feature of our surroundings, it plays the role of an unseen background for may objects. It is the intent of this guide to bring about an awareness of the sky to young people. Topics for activities include: (1) "Sky Awareness"; (2) "Compass"; (3) "Hand Lens"; (4) "Prism"; (5) "Binoculars"; (6) "Thermometer"; (7) "Stars"; and (8) "Music Lesson." Recommended readings, an observation sheet, and a response form are also included. Appendices include songs, recordings, the Beaufort wind scale, a wind-barometric table, humidity table, conversions, and a windchill table. Each section includes objectives, materials, vocabulary, an introduction, and several activities. (CW) |
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| Item Description: | Availability: For Spacious Skies, Inc., 54 Webb Street, Lexington, MA ($7.50 plus $1.00 shipping and handling; $5.00 for 10 or more). ERIC Note: For teacher's guide, see SE 049 649. Drawings may not reproduce well. ERIC Document Number: ED299129. |
| Physical Description: | 43 pages. |
| Audience: | Teachers. Students. Practitioners. |