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The Early Years: The Earth-Sun System
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This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue has children measuring the length of their shadow at two different times of the day to learn about how the…
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Is the word “star” the first idea that leaps into your mind when you think about the sun? Some people think of warm summer days, beaches, or romantic sunsets. Children may think of something round and bright that is out…
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Scope on the Skies: Tracking planets around the Sun
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In earlier columns, the celestial coordinate system of hour circles of right ascension and degrees of declination was introduced along with the use of an equatorial star chart (see SFA Star Charts in Resources). This…
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Safer Science: Sun Safety—The Stats
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Science teachers can help protect themselves and their students by providing information on skin cancer, its causes, and prevention strategies. This is not just a summer issue, but one that affects us year-round! This…
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Scope on the Skies: Studying Rings Around the Sun
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This column focuses on astronomy throughout the year. This month’s issue discusses asteroids and moons.
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Teaching Through Trade Books: Seasons by the Sun
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Understanding the Sun has challenged people since ancient times. Mythology from the Greek, Inuit, and Inca cultures attempted to explain the daily appearance and nightly disappearance of the sun by relating it to a…
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