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More Than Meets The Eye
Science Education Content
The educational focus of this show is to discuss objects in the night sky and teach stargazing techniques. These ideas are woven throughout the program, and help relate the information presented in the show to the lives of students, families, and the general public.
Show content is relevant in the following subject areas:
Earth and Space sciences:
- Sky objects: the Moon, planets, stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies
Physical Sciences:
- Star colors and temperatures
- Atmospheric effects on light from celestial objects
History of Science/Science as a human endeavor:
- Astronomy as an enjoyable backyard hobby
- Astronomy as an approachable science
- Astronomical research and discoveries
- Missions to the Moon
- Spacecraft probes of the outer planets
- Observatory studies of stars, nebulae, galaxies
This show adheres to principles put forth in the National Academy of Sciences' Education Standards published in 1996. For more details, visit the NAS Standards Web site.
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