Space Theme on the Way for Next Month- Please assist if you can!

[LisaD]

The Planet team is working on some new themes including one for space. There seems to be a lot of great submitted flipcharts but if you're hoarding any, please do share!

You are probably aware that each theme also has links to websites related to that theme. We've done some research and found some great ones, but I'm sure we may be missing some obvious ones.

Here's a sampling of what we have found so far. If you find others or have comments on these, please share your ideas with us!

Lisa

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Stardate Online
http://www.Prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=ConResource.15171

Starship English – Space Spins
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/starship/english/spacespins.shtml
Reading Skills with a Space Theme

BBC Bitesize Science- Physical Processes – Earth, Sun and Moon
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/activities/earth_sun_moon.shtml
Make the earth orbit exactly once by setting a number of months and clicking go.
Quiz available for those with Activotes as well as full-screen options for all to see on the Activboard.

Brainpop Jr. - Space
http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/space/

Brainpop – Space
http://www.brainpop.com/science/space/

The Space Place Live
http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/live/index.shtml

NASA- How to Yell across the Solar System
http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/st5xband/st5xband.shtml

NASA- Blast off for a Mars Adventure
ttp://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/mars_rocket.shtml

NASA- Solar System Switch-A-Roo
http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/en/kids/sse_flipflop.shtml
Available in Spanish as well.

Amazing Space- Online Explorations
http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/
Check out Comet Facts, Myths and Legends! Great fun!

Your Age on Other Worlds
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/age/index.html

Your Weight on Other Worlds
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html

[caryn]

You seem to have it all covered.
Here is one more that I came across
http://www.planet-science.com/sciteach/index.html?page=/sciteach/scot_master2.html

[LisaD]

Thanks, Caryn,

I love the flash movies I found in a section called Planet 10.

Thanks, any others?

Lisa


1.0 Solar System:

Explore the planets, comets and asteroids on an interactive virtual fly-through. Zoom in close on a particular planet or choose a different orbit view to see the whole system from afar. The data sheets let you discover more about some of the elements that make up our Solar System.


http://www.planet-science.com/planet10/images/builder.gif

2.0 World Builder:

Think you could create the perfect World? Here’s your chance to try. With World Builder, you call the shots. Work your way through each of the creation screens, but make your choices wisely, only certain conditions will ensure your planet is a successful place to grow and evolve.

[ictfacilitator]

Also check out http://www.shatters.net/celestia/ for free software to explore the planets!
Don't forget also Google Earth allows you to explore the planets as well.

[htemske]

There is a very cool free download called stellarium. It show the night sky from any location (that is set). You can turn on the star names, constellation outlines, and constellation pictures. It's at http://www.stellarium.org/

[ictfacilitator]

http://sketchup.google.com/ and download this... design your own space stations, planets or vehicles. There is one space station already in the sketchup galleries http://picasaweb.google.com/gallery.sketchup

[ictfacilitator]

Also there is a couple of "space" banners at my new site bannersandawards.com Look under the science section of the banners pages. Good for putting above display areas etc.

[ictfacilitator]

Another idea is to use the free Lego Digital Designer.... build a space vehicle in 3D etc. on your board. http://ldd.lego.com/download/

[karenadams]

Here are 2 sites I have linked in my Planets flipchart:
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm

Also, Kids Astronomy is fun:
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/

Here is my Planets flipchart with these links in them:
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=ConResource.14091

Karen

[LisaD]

Nice!! I love the Powers of 10 part! Great visual to understand the size of the universe (and exponents as well!)

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/space_size.htm

Lisa

[karenadams]

Glad you enjoyed it! It's a great site.

Can't wait to see the Space theme stuff!!
Karen

[amika]

This website has short, decent video clips to use as introductions to topics. It is one of my favorites.. http://brainbites.nasa.gov/

[LisaD]

Great content!!! Kids will love it. Thank you!

Wish it would play bigger though. Do you think the video will be big enough for the students to see on an Activboard?

Lisa

[caryn]

Don't know if this is too late but this is a good IWB lesson from Wales.
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk/vtc/planets_moons_dk_sides/eng/Introduction/default.htm

[LisaD]

Ooh, I love the interactive flash files on this site!! They should work very well on an Activboard! {}

Thanks for sharing!!!:D

I have already created it as a resource in Planet, too.

Here's the link:
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=ConResource.15509

It will definitely be a part of the upcoming Space Theme!

Lisa

[LisaD]

Thank you all for your great contributions to this month's Space Theme!

It is now live! You can find it here:

http://www.prometheanplanet.com/server.php?show=nav.15935

Enjoy!

Lisa