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“The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament showeth his handiwork” (Psalm 19: 1).

Explore our beautiful and mysterious universe!

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Table of Contents Introduction Bible Activities and Projects Bible Options Outer Space The Wonder of it All Shooting Stars The Glory of God Language Arts Activities and Projects Acrostic Poem: Astronomy Word Web Creative Story Writing Alphabetical Ordering/ Coding Astronomy Dictionary Close Passage

Word Play Social Studies Activities and Projects Sample Lessons Research Projects Quiz-o-mania Discovering History

Choosing Exercise Space Exploration Puzzle Web Quest

The Solar System PowerPoint Math Activities Listing of Ideas Math-a-ton

Brain-i-ac Finding Pie

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Art Projects and Activities Listing of Ideas Star Magnet Balloon Planets Shooting Star

Planets Coloring Book Star Posters P.E. Activities Space Ship Commander Tag Space Invaders Agility Ability Stars PE Planets Music Listing of Music Activities He’s Still Working on Me Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

When He Cometh Silent Night All Things Bright and Beautiful Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Away in a Manger I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Resources: Teacher / Students

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Introduction This cross curricular unit focuses on the theme Astronomy. It was created to support the Science Management and Resource Tool (SMART) which gives teachers the opportunity to provide interactive instructions for specific science topics. This unit takes an integrated approach to teaching science and can be used with grades k-8. In this unit, you’ll find the theme “Astronomy” infused into other subject areas apart from science. It aids the teacher in making the teaching/ learning experience more rewarding, interesting and meaningful as students learn to make connections in their journey towards educational success. The unit lends itself to the single-grade classroom, a one-room school, as well as multi-grades. The teacher is at liberty to adapt materials to suit specific needs. Teachers are encouraged to use cooperative learning structures with this unit. However, teachers are not restricted to any one. As we pattern our teaching on the Master Teacher (Jesus), let us reflect upon His method of ministering to the “whole man.” Using an integrated approach to teaching-learning is one way of modeling Him.

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Bible Projects and Activities

And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord and great shall be the reward of thy children (Isaiah).

New King James Version

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Bible Options The Bible stories in this section can be used as lessons or as worship ideas. If used as lessons, the following should be useful:

Lesson 1: The Wonder of It All Spiritual Focus: God the creator created night and day for our

benefit. Object: a flashlight, a globe

Text: Genesis 1: 3-5

Lesson 2: Shooting Stars Spiritual Focus: Christ will return coming in the clouds.

Object: toy space ship / rocket

Text: Luke 21:27

Lesson 3: The Glory of God Spiritual Focus: The heavens reveal God’s Glory.

Object: star magnets / paper stars

Text: Psalm 19: 1 Additional Activities • Find the key word or phrase in Bible text • Find and read Bible texts related to topic • Role-play stories or scenes from the stories • Write a summary of the Bible stories • Write poems relating to the story focus • Draw, create posters, or create a simple book • Write a personal response to Bible stories • Work in groups to find songs and text that relate to topic and make a presentation NB: The spiritual focus is the concept that the teacher should emphasize. Students should be encouraged to memorize Bible texts. The teacher can substitute other objects for the ones mentioned/recommended.

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The Wonder of it All By Pauline Evans

“And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. And God saw the light that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness. And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night” (Genesis 1:3-5). Can you imagine a world where there is only night or even one where there is only day? What would that world be like? How would people and other living things survive? We take for granted the world as we know it now with its certain hours of day and night. But what if things were different? When would we sleep or wake? We should really be thankful that our world was created in such a

fashion as to cater to all life forms on it. When we think about the earth rotating on its axis in a twenty-four hour period which results in night and day for varying parts of the earth, all we can say is “wow!” Every day the same process is repeated from the time of creation until now. Isn’t that amazing? In Genesis 1, we read about the creation story. It was God, the creator, who made the night and the day. Before he made humans, he put in place the things that they would need to survive including night hours and day hours. That’s how wonderful our God is. The next time you go to bed at night or wake up in the morning, be reminded that God was thinking about you when he made night and day. Then, whisper a quiet “thank you” in your heart. The wonder of it all lies in the creative power of our God, who is creator and sustainer of our world.

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Key Points God divided the light from the darkness. God, the creator, created night and day. Everything man needed was put in place before God created man. Further Study Check out: Job 38:12 Genesis 1: 14 - 15 Genesis 1: 16 - 18

Create Write a story entitled “ A World without Night,” or “A World without Day.” Write an essay showing the importance of having both night and day. Make a collage showing day and night. You can use a variety of materials such as pictures, paint, markers, crayons.

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Shooting Stars By Pauline Evans

“And then shall they see the son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” Luke 21:27. “Look! Look! Another one,” exclaimed my cousin June as we gazed up into the bright night sky. We were standing on our back porch watching the myriad stars in the sky. We were really excited when a star would shoot through the sky seemingly heading towards the earth. Our only disappointment at the time was that we could not see where the falling star landed. Our little minds were filled with many questions such as: What caused a star to fall? What did a star feel like? Did wishes made on a falling star come true? With all these questions swirling around

in our minds, we were filled with the anticipation of a time when we would find answers. There is also another exciting sky- watching event which will take place soon. The Bible tells us that one day soon, Jesus the King of Kings will burst the eastern skies and we shall see Him coming in the clouds. What an amazing sight that will be! Indeed, the whole world will gaze with wonder at the majestic appearance of our Lord and Savior. I want to be ready when Jesus returns. How about you? The Bible tells us that it will be a joyous experience for those who love Christ. However, it will be a terrifying one for those who have not accepted Him. Another great adventure to look forward to is that we too will get to travel through space with Christ. Second Thessalonians 4:17 says “we’ll be caught up in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air.” Imagine that! Just like shooting stars, we will shoot through the sky on our way to greater adventure.

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Key Points We can learn more about Christ’s return by observing the sky’s activities. Christ will return, coming in the clouds of heaven. The righteous will be caught up in the clouds to meet Christ in the air. Further Study Check out: Matthew 24: 30 1st Thessalonians 4: 16 - 18

Create Draw a picture depicting the return of Jesus Christ. Write a story about the day you witnessed Christ’s return. Write a poem entitled, “My Lord’s Return.”

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The Glory of God By Pauline Evans

“The heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament showeth his handiwork,” Psalm 19:1. When was the last time you gazed into the sky? Do you ever stop to wonder how it all began? Have you ever stood on the beach at night staring up at the vast expanse of the universe, admiring the myriad stars? It is an amazing experience. As a child I used to love observing the sky especially at nights. I was so fascinated with the variety of objects so very high up. I used to wish I could just reach out and touch them. Impossible! But such beauty is worth taking note of. This beauty reminds me of the Creator and His creative power. The Bible tells us that in the beginning, God created the heavens and the Earth. He also placed the stars, the moon, and the sun in place.

There are many theories of how this universe began. Many people get confused trying to keep up with the varying views. However, there is one view that has remained constant over time, “God is the creator and sustainer of our universe.” When God created the world, He also placed certain natural laws in place that would regulate the order in the universe. Such order can be seen in the sun which rule the day and the moon which rule the night, the shining of the stars, the revolution of the planets. It is mind-boggling just thinking about the awesomeness of it all. The Bible refers to this as the handiwork of God. When we gaze with wonder at the sky’s objects, we are actually seeing God’s marvelous work. The night sky in essence gives glory to God. It testifies of His Omniscience. From our position on earth and even with all the information gathered from astronomers, we only know a part of God’s creative power. There comes a time, however, in the earth made new, when we will be able to study all the wonders of the universe. I am looking forward to that day. Are you?

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Key points God is the creator of the universe. God’s handiwork can be seen in the night sky. The heavens reveal God’s glory. Further study Check out Psalm 90: 1-2 and Ecclesiastes 1: 5.

Create Create a poem entitled “Night Sky.” Write a paragraph explaining how God’s glory is affirmed by the heavens. Create a collage of the heavens and the many objects therein. Use cloth, paper, pictures and other necessary materials. Be as creative as possible.

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The Secret Message Activity Name _____________ Date_____________ Use the alphabet code to find the text below: A = 1 F = 6 K = 11 P = 16 U = 21 B = 2 G = 7 L = 12 Q = 17 V = 22 C = 3 H = 8 M = 13 R = 18 W = 23 D = 4 I = 9 N = 14 S = 19 X = 24 E = 5 J = 10 O = 15 T = 20 Y = 25

Z = 26 Message

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 20 8 5 8 5 1 22 5 14 19 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 4 5 3 12 1 18 5 20 8 5 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 7 12 15 18 25 15 6 7 15 4

___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 1 14 4 20 8 5

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___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 6 9 18 13 1 13 5 14 20 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 19 8 15 23 5 20 8 8 9 19 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 8 1 14 4 9 23 15 18 11 (___ ___ ___ ___ ___ 19 : 1) 16 19 1 12 13

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The Secret Message Activity

Name: Key Date_____________ Use the alphabet code to find the text below: A = 1 F = 6 K = 11 P = 16 U = 21 B = 2 G = 7 L = 12 Q = 17 V = 22 C = 3 H = 8 M = 13 R = 18 W = 23 D = 4 I = 9 N = 14 S = 19 X = 24 E = 5 J = 10 O = 15 T = 20 Y = 25

Z = 26 Message

T H E H E A V E N S 20 8 5 8 5 1 22 5 14 19 D E C L A R E T H E 4 5 3 12 1 18 5 20 8 5 G L O R Y O F G O D 7 12 15 18 25 15 6 7 15 4

A N D T H E 1 14 4 20 8 5

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F I R M A M E N T 6 9 18 13 1 13 5 14 20 S H O W E T H H I S 19 8 15 23 5 20 8 8 9 19

H A N D I W O R K 8 1 14 4 9 23 15 18 11

( P S A L M 19:1) 16 19 1 12 13

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Language Arts Projects and Activities

Poetry Spelling Grammar Reading ABC Order Creative Writing

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Poetry Mania Name _____________________ Date _____________ Create an acrostic poem using the letters of the word astronomy: A _________________________________ S _________________________________ T _________________________________ R _________________________________ O _________________________________ N _________________________________ O _________________________________ M _________________________________ Y __________________________________

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Poetry Mania Name: Sample Date _____________ Create an acrostic poem using the letters of the word astronomy: A - All will enjoy S - Studying the starry sky T - Telescope in hand R - Ready to begin O – Owning the right to see N – Night’s natural lights O – Observe with delight M - Myriads of sights Y - You’ll love the amazing scene

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Astronomy Word Web Name ________________________ Date _______________ Create a word web by writing eight words associated with the word astronomy. Use each word to create a sentence.

Astronomy

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Astronomy Word Web Name_________________ Date_______________

Sentences 1.____________________________________________________________________ 2.____________________________________________________________________ 3.____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 4.____________________________________________________________________

5.____________________________________________________________________ 6.____________________________________________________________________ 7.____________________________________________________________________ 8.____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________

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Astronomy Word Web Name: Sample Date _______________ Create a word web by writing eight words associated with the word astronomy. Use each word to create a sentence.

telescope planets

Astronomy

stars revolve

comets astronomers

space

asteroids

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Astronomy Word Web Name: Key (answers will vary) Date_______________

Sentences 1.____________________________________________________________________ 2.____________________________________________________________________ 3.____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 4.____________________________________________________________________

5.____________________________________________________________________ 6.____________________________________________________________________ 7.____________________________________________________________________ 8.____________________________________________________________________

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Journey to Outer Space

Name___________________________ Date___________________

You have just taken an amazing trip to outer space. Your friends are anxious to hear about your trip. Write your story. Be sure to make your story interesting and entertaining.

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Where Do I Fit In? Name____________________ Date________________________ Put these words in alphabetical order: Space

1.

Revolution

2.

Orbit

3.

Asteroid

4.

Uranus

5.

Astronomer

6.

Universe

7.

Satellite

8.

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Where Do I Fit In? Name____________________ Date________________________ Put these words in alphabetical order: Space

1.Asteroid

Revolution

2.Astronomers

Orbit

3.Orbit

Asteroid

4.Revolution

Uranus

5.Satelite

Astronomer

6.Space

Universe

7.Universe

Satellite

8.Uranus

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Word Fever Below are some words that are associated with the topic astronomy. Use a dictionary to find the meaning of each word and write each meaning on the lines provided.

1. Satellite ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________

2. Space _____________________________________________

__________________________________________________

3. Asteroid ___________________________________________

____________________________________________________

4. Astronomer _________________________________________

5. Orbit______________________________________________

____________________________________________________

6. Rotation ___________________________________________

7. Revolution __________________________________________

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8. Solar System ______________________________________ ___________________________________________________

9. Star _____________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

10. Rocket ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________________

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Reading Close Passage

Name ______________________ Date ______________

Use the words from the word box to complete the passage below.

At the _________________ of our solar system is the sun. All the planets

____________ the sun. The closest planet to the sun is _______________________.

Its temperature is the _________________ of all the planets. _____________ is the

third planet from the sun. It is the only planet in our solar system that has the right

conditions to support plant and animal _______________. The largest planet in our solar

system is _____________________. It is the fifth planet from the _____________.

hottest Jupiter Earth life center Mercury sun orbit

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Reading Cloze Passage

Name ______________________ Date ______________

Use the words from the word box to complete the passage below.

At the center of our solar system is the sun. All the planets orbit the sun. The closest

planet to the sun is Mercury. Its temperature is the hottest of all the planets due to its

proximity to the sun. Earth is the third planet from the sun. It is the only planet in our

solar system that has the right conditions to support plant and animal life. The largest

planet in our solar system is Jupiter. It is the fifth planet from the sun.

hottest Jupiter Earth life center Mercury sun orbit

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Word Play

Name ______________________ Date _______________ Complete the following by supplying a noun for each letter in the word below: A____________________

S____________________

T____________________

R____________________

O____________________

N____________________

O____________________

M____________________

Y_____________________

Supply a verb for each of the letters in the word below S_____________________

T_____________________

A_____________________

R_____________________

S_____________________

Supply an adjective for each letter in the word below: S_____________________

P_____________________

A_____________________

C_____________________

E_____________________

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Word Play

Name: Sample Date ____________ Complete the following by supplying a noun for each letter in the word below: A - Astronaut S - Satellite T - Telescope R - Revolution O - Object N - Neptune O - Observation M - Mercury Y - Year Supply a verb for each of the letters in the word below S - Survey T - Travel A - Action R - Rotate S - Stare Supply an adjective for each letter in the word below: S - Special P - Pretty A - Active C - Central E - Eager

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Social Studies Activities

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Travel to Outer Space

Objectives: Students will be able to:

1. Investigate the planets in our solar system

2. Create a proposal to promote one of the planets in our solar system

3. Differentiate between two or more planets Motivation: Round table exercise – a sheet of paper and a pencil will be passed around within each group and students will take turns to write as many words as they can that are related to the solar system. They will be given 10 seconds to do this. The reporter of each group will share with the class.

Strategies/Procedures/Activities: • Scenario: NASA has decided to visit a planet soon. Before deciding which planet to visit, NASA

has agreed to listen to a proposal from you recommending a planet of your choice. • Your task is to persuade NASA to visit your planet of choice. • You will work in groups of four to research the planet you favor, then develop a presentation to

present to NASA. • Your aim is to convince NASA to visit the planet of your choice. • Your presentation may take the form of a: 1. PowerPoint 2. Poster 3. Flow chart or 4. Travel brochure

Roles: A. Each team member must choose one of the following roles: - Mission Commander (M.C.) -Geographical Specialist (G.E.) -Photographer (P) - Environmentalist (E) Each member is responsible for finding answers to questions relating to his /her role. The letters in parenthesis at the end of each question show the role/ job related to it. B. Use your textbooks or the following websites to help you in your research. C. Record the necessary information. D. Create a presentation on the planet of your choice. E. Present your presentation to the team from NASA.

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F. Review the questions that will guide your research. Questions:

1. What is the name of your planet? 2. Which number is your planet from the sun? (From 1 to 9) (M.C.) 3. Does it have any moons? How many? What are there names? 4. How long does it take for your planet to orbit the sun? (in earth years) (M.C.) 5. What does the interior (inside) of your planet look like? (G.S.) 6. What is the surface of your planet made of? (G.S.) 7. What is the temperature of your planet? Is it colder or hotter than earth? (E) 8. What is the atmosphere made of? (E) 9. Are there any myths or legends associated with your planet? Share one. 10. Can you find pictures of your planet? (P) 11. Can you tell your planet apart from others? How? (P) Resources: Class texts and or encyclopedias Planets http://www.starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/solar_systemlevel1/planets.html http://sse.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/profile-cfm?Object=SolarSys Summary of Learning Planets in our solar system Position of planets Composition of planets Planet atmosphere

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Evaluation Cooperating with team members Report includes authentic information Group presentation

Homework: Write a story entitled, “Myself as a Planet.” Field trip: Air Force museum NB: This lesson is also done as a webquest lesson

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Quiz-o-mania How much do you know?

Name ______________________ Date ______________

1. What is the name of the planet nearest to the sun? _________________________________________

2. Which number among planets is the earth from the sun? (From 1 to 9) __________________________________________ 3. How many moons does Jupiter have? _____________________________________________ 4. How many earth years does it take for Mars to orbit the sun? _____________________________________________ 5. Which planet is the farthest from the sun? ______________________________________________ 6. Name one dwarf planet: _______________________________________________ 7. Which planet is sometimes called the red planet? _________________________________________________

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8. Create a word from the word astronomer that is the name of a planet? ____________________________________________________ 9. Which planet is the closest planet to Earth? ____________________________________________________ 10. Which planets have rings around them? ____________________________________________________

NB: This quiz is also done as a PRS quiz.

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Quiz-o-mania How much do you know?

Name: Key Date ______________ 1. What is the name of the planet nearest to the sun?

Answer: Mercury

2. Which number is the earth from the sun? (From 1 to 9) Answer: Third 3. How many moons does Jupiter have? Answer: 16 4. How many earth years does it take for Mars to orbit the sun? Answer: 686.98 5. Which planet is the farthest from the sun? Answer: Pluto 6. Name one dwarf planet: Answer: Pluto 7. Which planet is sometimes called the red planet? Answer: Mars 8. Create a word from the word astronomer that is the name of a planet?

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Answer: Mars 9. Which planet is the closest planet to Earth? Answer: Venus 10. Which planets have rings around them? Answer: Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn

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Getting to know me Name: _____________________ Date _____________ Direction: Observe the picture of the planet below; then fill in the blanks with information about this planet.

Planet __________________________________________ Number from sun (1-9) ___________________________________ Length of time to orbit the sun _______________________ Number of satellites _______________________________ Something interesting I learned about this planet _________ ______________________________________________

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Getting to Know Me Name: Key Date _____________ Direction: Observe the picture of the planet below; then fill in the blanks with information about this planet.

Planet: Uranus Number from sun (1-9): seventh Length of time to orbit the sun: approx., 84 years Number of satellites: 15 Something interesting I learned about this planet: (answers will vary).

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Guided Project Name: ________________ Date: ______________ Objectives: Students will be able to

1. Categorize planets as inner and outer planets 2. Alphabetizes the names of the planets 3. Put the planets in order of distance from the sun

Procedures/Strategies/ Activities Read the following passage; then complete the activities that follow: A planet is a large space object which revolves around a star. It also reflects that star's light. Eight planets have been discovered in our solar system. Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are the planets closest to the Sun. They are called the inner planets. The inner planets are made up mostly of rock. The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are large balls of gases with rings around them. Each of the eight planets travels around the sun in a different orbit. In its orbit, there are not many other objects like the planet.

Dwarf planets are objects that are similar to planets except that they orbit the sun in areas where there are many similar objects.

Activity 1: Place the planets under the correct headings. INNER PLANETS OUTER PLANETS

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Activity 2: Write the names of the planets in ABC order.

1. _______________________ 5. ___________________

2. _______________________ 6. ___________________

3. _______________________ 7. ___________________

4. _______________________ 8. ___________________

Activity 3: Put the planets in order of distance from the sun. The Sun

1. _____________________________ 2. _____________________________ 3. _____________________________ 4. _____________________________ 5. _____________________________ 6. _____________________________ 7. _____________________________ 8. _____________________________

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Guided Project Name: Key Date: ______________ Objectives: Students will be able to

4. Categorize planets as inner and outer planets 5. Alphabetize the names of the planets 6. Put the planets in order of distance from the sun

Procedures/Strategies/ Activities Read the following passage; then complete the activities that follow: A planet is a large space object which revolves around a star. It also reflects that star's light. Eight planets have been discovered in our solar system. Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are the planets closest to the sun. They are called the inner planets. The inner planets are made up mostly of rock. The outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are large balls of gases with rings around them. Each of the eight planets travels around the Sun in a different orbit. In its orbit, there are not many other objects like the planet.

Dwarf planets are objects that are similar to planets except that they orbit the Sun in areas where there are many similar objects.

Activity 1: Place the planets under the correct headings. INNER PLANETS OUTER PLANETS 1. Mercury 1. Jupiter 2. Venus 2. Saturn 3. Earth 3. Uranus 4. Mars 4. Neptune

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Activity 2: Write the names of the planets in ABC order.

1. Earth 5. Neptune 1. Jupiter 6. Saturn 2. Mars 7. Uranus 3. Mercury 8. Venus

Activity 3: Put the planets in order of distance from the sun. The Sun

1. Mercury 2. Venus 3. Earth 4. Mars 5. Jupiter 6. Saturn 7. Uranus 8. Neptune

NB:This lesson is also done as an Interwrite Lesson.

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Discovering History Several people have been involved in the history of Astronomy. Some are listed below. For this project, you will research one person, document your findings and make a presentation before the class. Be sure to include the major contribution this person has made to the field of Astronomy. You can use the links below to help with your research. You can use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint or any other appropriate tools to enhance your presentation.

Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 -1543) httP://plato.stanford.edu/entries/copernicus/ Johannes Kepler (1571 – 1630) http://kepler.nasa.gov/johannes/ Galileo Galilei (1564 – 1642) http://plato.standard.edu/entries/galileo Fred Hoyle (1915 - 2001) http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/hoyle.htm Gerald Hawkins (1928 – 2003) http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/gerald-hawkins-548590.html

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Choose Me

Name ______________________ Date ______________ Place a check mark beside the pictures that are directly related to astronomy.

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Choose Me

Name: Key Date ______________ Place an x beside the pictures that are directly related to space.

X X

X

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Space Exploration Word Search

Name _______________________ Date ______________

L U R G K E P F E R H H P X U N I N F Z L U P T E T R X V U M U W I A W O X E V S V D B P I R S N V C S F K O Z K N W A N S E R S E I D C L U Y G P M M T N E B R R D O V J M L T M S W L O P P F S R E S O X H L Q E V X S R A M E U I N O Q U T F X U B A E A R T H O R R A E G Y H P C E I S Z R R B X E N Y N U A T J S G O R T I V C K G D P H T B R I X L S T Z C O C S Z H O N R A J F A H Y J A S T E R O I D D E T U R O C Q J K D R E T I P U J A D O O

ASTEROID UNIVERSE ASTRONOMY REVOLVE ROCKET AXIS EARTH JUPITER SEASONS TELESCOPE SOLAR PLANETS SPACE MARS SUN ORBIT Created by Discoverypuzzle.com

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Space Exploration Word Search Solution

Name: Key Date _______________

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Created by Discoverypuzzle.com

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MATH ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS

There are several activities that can be incorporated into the theme “Astronomy.” Here are some sample ideas:

• Addition & Subtraction Activities: Incorporate Astronomy terms or words into addition and subtraction problems.

Sample 1: The Earth is about 150 million kilometers from the sun. Mars is about 228 million kilometers from the sun. How many million kilometers away from the sun are both planets altogether? 150 million kilometers +228 million kilometers 378 million kilometers Sample 2: It takes the Earth approximately 365.27 days to orbit the sun. It takes Mercury approximately 87.97 days to orbit the sun. What is the difference between the time it takes the Earth to orbit the sun and the time it takes Mercury to orbit the sun? 365.27 - 87.97 277.30

• Numeration: Create numeration problems for students to solve. Sample 3: Write this number in standard form: Three hundred seventy-eight million kilometers.

378, 000, 000 km

• Multiplication & Division Activities: Create multiplication/division problems using terms or words related to astronomy.

Sample 4:There are 24 hours in one day. How many hours are there in one week?

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• Statistics

Give students information on several planets such as length of time to orbit the sun, and ask them to plot a graph showing the given information. Remind students to give their graph a title and label their axis. Post or print questions for students to answer using their graphs. Sample questions: 1. Which planet shown takes the longest time to orbit the sun? 2. Which planet takes less time than earth to orbit the sun?

3. What is the difference between the time it takes Mercury and the time it takes Mars to orbit the sun?

Venn Diagrams: Have students create Venn Diagrams to show a comparison between two planets. Then ask students to identify and write the members of each individual set; the union of both sets; the intersection of each set. Sample: Earth = set E Jupiter = set J Write the members of each set: E = ( ) J = ( ) E U J = ( ) E n J = ( )

• Smaller kids can do counting exercises. They can count the number of planets, the number of moons on each planet, etc.

• Have students research to find out more about the tools that are used for

measuring time, air pressure.

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Math-a-ton Name _____________________ Date ____________ Solve the following math problems. Show working for all questions where possible. 1. The Earth is about 150 million kilometers from the sun. Mars is about 228 million kilometers from the sun. How many million kilometers away from the sun are both planets altogether?

2. Write this number in standard form: 378 million kilometers.

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3. Write this number in expanded form: 378 million. ________________________________________________________________

4. Write the number in word form: 378 million.

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5. It takes the Earth approximately 365.27 days to orbit the sun. It takes Mercury

approximately 87.97 days to orbit the sun. What is the difference between the time it takes the Earth to orbit the sun and the time it takes Mercury to orbit the sun?

6. The Earth takes about 365 days to revolve around the sun. There are 7 days in one week. How many weeks are there in 365 days?

7. There are 24 hours in one day. How many hours are there in one week?

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Math-a-ton Name Key Date ____________ Solve the following Math problems. Show working for all problems where possible. 1. The Earth is about 150 million kilometers from the sun. Mars is about 228 million kilometers from the sun. How many million kilometers away from the sun are both planets altogether? 150 million kilometers +228 million kilometers 378 million kilometers 2. Write this number in standard form: 378 million kilometers. 378, 000, 000 3. Write this number in expanded form: 378 million. 300,000,000 + 70,000,000 + 8,000,000

4. Write the number in word form: 378 million.

Three hundred seventy-eight million 5. It takes the Earth approximately 365.27 days to orbit the sun. It takes Mercury approximately 87.97 days to orbit the sun. What is the difference between the time it takes the Earth to orbit the sun and the time it takes the Mercury to orbit the sun? 365.27 - 87.97

277.30 6. The Earth takes about 365 days to revolve the sun. There are 7 days in one week. How many weeks are there in 365 days? Round your answer to the nearest whole number. 365 divided by 7= 52 7. There are 24 hours in one day. How many hours are there in one week?

24 x 7 = 168

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Brain-i-ac Name _______________________ Date ______________ Use the graph below to answer these questions:

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Planets and their Moons

EarthMarsSaturnUranusNeptune

1. Label the Y axis correctly: 2. Which planet shown has the least number of moons? 3. Which planet shown has the most moons?

4. How many moons does Uranus have? 5. How many more moons does Uranus have than Neptune? 6. Which planet has two moons?

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Use the Venn diagram to answer the questions that follow:

7. List the members of set: E = ( ) 8. List the members of set: J= ( ) 9. List the member of: E U M = ( ) 10. List the members of: E n M = ( )

Jupiter Earth

Rings Largest planet

Plant life Animal life Much water

Moon Orbit Planet

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Brain-i-ac Name _____________ Date __________ Use the graph below to answer these questions:

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Planets and their Moons

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1. Label the Y axis correctly: Number of planets 2. Which planet shown has the least number of moons? Earth 3. Which planet shown has the most moons? Saturn 4. How many moons does Uranus have? 21 5. How many more moons does Uranus have than Neptune? 8 6. Which planet has 2 moons? Mars

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Use the Venn diagram to answer the questions that follow:

7. List the members of set: E = (plant life, animal life, much water, moon, orbit planet) 8. List the members of set: J= (rings, largest planet, moon, orbit, planet) 9. List the member of: E U M = ( plant life, animal life, much water, moon, orbit, planet, rings, largest planet) 10. List the members of: E n M = (moon, orbit, planet)

Jupiter Earth

Rings Largest planet

Plant life Animal life Much water

Moon Orbit Planet

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Finding Pi Use your ruler and string to measure several circular objects. You are to measure the distance around each object and also the distance across the centre/ middle of the objects. Record your measurement in the chart below. Object

Distance around outside of object

Distance across centre of object

Distance around divided by distance across centre

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What do you notice about the numbers in the 4th column?

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Art and Craft Listed below are some ideas that students can be involved in for arts and crafts:

Draw and color different sizes and shapes of stars

Draw and color various objects/ equipment related to astronomy.

Make a papier mache' model of the earth or other planets

Create decorative star magnets

Create a collage of objects in the solar system

Create a collage of things associated with astronomy

Design a shooting star

Construct a space ship

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Star Magnet Grades: K-2

Project: Star Magnets

Materials: Small self-adhesive magnet, 3” flat wooden star (5” x 1”), decorative ribbon, scissors, craft paint, washable school glue, washable paint pens.

Instructions

1. Choose a color you like and paint the wooden star, then allow to dry.

2. Create colorful designs with the washable paint pens; then write a personal message on the star.

3. Fold the piece of ribbon in half, matching the ends, and cut a “V” shape so that both ends of the piece of ribbon have a “V”.

4. The ribbon should be folded in half at an angle so that both ends can be seen hanging down.

5. Apply the glue onto the magnet; then paste the magnet onto the star. Allow to dry.

6. You can now hang your magnet on any metallic surface.

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Balloon Planet Grades: K - 5 Project: Solar System / Balloon Planets

Materials needed: Newspaper torn into small strips, round balloons, disposable bowl, water, 8-oz Elmer’s glue, glue paint and paint brush

Instructions 1. Blow up each balloon to planet size. 2. Place a little water in a bowl. Mix the glue with the water in bowl. 3. Soak the newspaper strips in mixture and cover the surface of the

balloon – let dry overnight. 4. Paint each to look like a different planet. Adapted from http://www.elmers.com

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Shooting Star Craft Grades: K – 2 Project: Shooting Star Materials Needed: wax paper, scissors, string, washable paint pens,

star-shaped template. Instructions 1. Draw star shapes on the wax paper (you can use Elmer’s washable 3D

paint pens to do this). Use a cardboard or plastic template of a star to trace around if desired. Draw your lines wide and thick.

2. Use different colors (red, blue and silver) of glitter paint pens for a

festive 4th-of-July look, or any other look you desire. 3. Fill in the center of the stars with regular colored or glitter paint pens. 4. Draw “tails” coming off of the bottom of your stars with the silver

glitter paint pens for a “shooting star” look. 5. Place on a flat surface and allow paint to dry overnight, or longer if

necessary.

6. Peel the stars off the wax paper and punch a hole in the top of each star.

7. Thread the hole with string and hang the stars in your classroom, or use

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Rays of Sunlight Grades: K - 2 Project: Sun Catcher Materials Needed: a plastic container lid (butter), glitter, food coloring,

measuring cup, string, washable school glue, small wild flowers (optional).

Instructions: 1. Measure out about 1/3 cup of (Elmer’s) washable school glue into a

measuring cup. 2. Add about 5 drops of food coloring to the 1/3 cup of glue and stir

well. The mixture will dry much darker than it is when wet, so don’t add any more color than this.

3. Pour a thin layer of mixture into the lid of the plastic container. Fill

about halfway to the top. 4. Arrange small flowers (optional) on top of the glue and sprinkle

lightly with glitter.

5. Cover flowers and glitter with additional glue mixture to the top of the lid and allow to dry until completely solid (usually 2 – 4 days).

6. Pop sun catcher out of lid.

7. Punch a small hole in the top of the sun catcher. 8. Hang your sun catcher in a well-lit window.


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Space Tag Name of Activity: Spaceship Commander Tag

Suggested Grade Level: 1-2

Materials Needed: 2 or 3 hula hoops. Large open area to run

Description of Idea

Divide the students into two groups. One set of students will wear the hula hoops around their waists and will be the Spaceship Commanders. The other group of students will be the aliens.

The aliens are chased (skipping, walking, etc.) by the Spaceship Commanders. If the aliens get tagged, they must do a certain number of specific exercises (e.g. 10 jumping jacks or 5 pushups), in order to re-enter the game.

A student can be a Spaceship Commander for 2 or 3 minutes before he/she chooses someone from the opposite gender to take over their ship. The aliens should have 4 or 5 seconds head start before the Spaceship Commanders are released.

Adapted from pecentral.org

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Space Invader Name of Activity: Space Invaders


Materials Needed: 2 small gator skin balls.

Description of Idea

Divide the class into two groups. One group will be the stars; the other will be the rockets. Choose 2 students to be space invaders.

The space invaders must move around the gym (general space) and tag the rockets with a gator-skin ball. The rockets must travel (skip, jog, gallop) throughout general space (the gym) without getting tagged by a space invader or a star.

The stars are to spread out in their own personal space throughout the gym. They have to keep their feet frozen but can move their arms and try to touch any rocket traveling too close to them.

When a rocket gets tagged by a star or space invader, the rocket (student) has to go to a designated area in the gym to perform an exercise (jumping jacks, push-ups, curl-ups). After he/she completes the exercise, he/ she may re-enter the game.

After a few minutes, switch positions so that everyone has a chance to be rockets or stars.


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PE Planets Name of Activity: PE Planets


Physical activity: bouncing, dribbling and catching

Purpose of Activity: To use various ball skills to reinforce the names of planets, their order in relation to the sun, and the revolving of the planets around the sun.

Prerequisites:

The children should have experience dribbling and catching different sized

balls.

The children should be able to distinguish the difference between a bounce/catch and a dribble.

Materials Needed: A variety of different sized balls for each child that will bounce/dribble and 10 cones of various sizes with the name of a planet on each cone. One cone will be marked “sun.”

Description of Idea

The names of the planets should be written or taped to the cones. The children will know the names of the planets by looking at the signs on the cones.

Assign each planet a number in relation to their order from the sun, for example...Mercury - one bounce/dribble, Venus - 2 bounces/dribbles, and Pluto - 9 bounces/dribbles.

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The teacher will call out the planet, and the children will bounce/dribble the ball the specified number of times. The teacher will count and bounce/dribble with them to reinforce the numbers.

The teacher will also bounce/dribble the ball a specific number of times while the children watch and listen. The children will count and choose which planet corresponds to the number of bounces/dribbles. This encourages children to use their auditory and visual skills.

After students have become familiar with the planets, divide the class into 9 planet groups. Place the cone marked “sun” in the center of the gym or playing area. Spread the planets out in a line toward one side of the gym. Ask students to line up behind their specified cone planet.

Cone sizes can vary: small cones for the smallest planets and the largest cones for the larger planets.

Teacher demonstration will show each group their ORBIT around the Sun.

On go, children will bounce/dribble and catch their balls around the sun, making their planets’ orbits. The children are encouraged to walk as they bounce/dribble and catch their balls as they "r

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Agility Ability Stars Name of Activity: Agility Ability Stars


Purpose of Activity: Students will increase their understanding of the skill- related fitness component of agility.

Activity cues: Quick changes of direction, keep center of gravity low, stay on the balls of your feet.

Prerequisites: Background information pertaining to the skill-related fitness component of agility.

Materials Needed: Tape or chalk to mark a four-foot star on the floor, stopwatches.

Have students pair up with a partner. One partner will keep time as the other partner traces the points of the star with several of the following movements; shuffle slide, sprint forward, jog backwards, hop, jump, skip, fast-pace walk.

When students are tracing the star with their foot pattern, they need to make a sharp, precise turn at each point of the star. Have the students record their time and try to improve on their time over a few class periods.

The partners then switch places (alternate roles).

Allow students to try the activity several times and try to improve on their time while still tracing the star.


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Music activities/ Ideas

The teacher can have students doing several musical activities with the songs included in this section. Some ideas are listed below:

The songs can be incorporated into the other subject areas as an introductory or

culminating activity.

Students could be engaged in a sing-along. It would be nice to get the music to each song and to play it while students sing along.

Have students analyze and discuss the verses of the song and make connections as

they relate to Astronomy.

The students could be engaged in clapping the rhythm or beats of the songs.

If recorders are available, students could learn to play the music to the songs.

Students could carry out research to find out more about the authors of the songs. Have them share their findings with the class. They could do it as a project: get a picture of the author, paste it to a poster board, then attach their written or typed information to the poster board.

Have students write another verse to song/songs.

Students could choose their favorite song from the list and write what the song

means to them.

Ask students to create lyrics for one of the tunes in this section.

Have students create a new tune for one of the songs.

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He's Still Working On Me

Words and Music: Joel Hemphill

He's still working on me to make me what I ought to be. It took Him just a week to make the moon and stars,

The Sun and the Earth and Jupiter and Mars. How loving and patient He must be, He's still working on me.

There really ought to be a sign upon the heart,

Don't judge him/her yet, there's an unfinished part. But I'll be perfect just according to His plan

Fashioned by the Master's loving hands.



In the mirror of His Word reflections that I see

Make me wonder why He never gave up on me. He loves me as I am and helps me when I pray

Remember He's the Potter, I'm the clay.



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All things bright and beautiful

Words: Cecil F. Alexander, Hymns for Little Children, 1848. Music: “Royal Oak,” 17th Century English melody; arranged by Martin F. Shaw, 1915. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colors, He made their tiny wings. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. [Most hymnals omit the following verse] The rich man in his castle, The poor man at his gate, He made them, high or lowly, And ordered their estate. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. The purple headed mountains, The river running by, The sunset and the morning That brightens up the sky.

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All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them every one. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. The tall trees in the greenwood, The meadows where we play, The rushes by the water, To gather every day. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. http://www.preciouslordtakemyhand.com

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Away in a Manger Music: “Mueller,” James R. Murray, 1887. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the Baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes; I love Thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky And stay by my cradle till morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven to live with Thee there. http://www.preciouslordtakemyhand.com

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Silent Night

Words: Josef Mohr, circa 1816-1818. Stanzas 1 & 3 translated from German to English by John Freeman Young, 1863; translator of stanzas 2 & 4: anonymous.

Music: “Stille Nacht,” Franz X. Gruber, circa 1820.

Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright

Round yon virgin mother and Child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild,

Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.

Silent night, holy night,

Shepherds quake at the sight; Glories stream from heaven afar,

Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!

Silent night, holy night,

Son of God, love’s pure light; Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

Silent night, holy night

Wondrous star, lend thy light; With the angels let us sing,

Alleluia to our King; Christ the Savior is born, Christ the Savior is born!


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Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

Oh, beautiful Star of Bethlehem Shining afar through shadows dim,

Giving a light for those who long have gone (have gone), And guiding the wise men on their way

Unto the place where Jesus lay, Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on (shine on).

Oh, beautiful Star (beautiful, beautiful Star),

Of Bethlehem (Star of Bethlehem), Shine upon us until the glory dawn (glory dawn);

Oh, give us Thy light to light the way Into the land of perfect day,

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on (shine on).

Oh, beautiful Star, the hope of light, Guiding the pilgrim through the night.

Over the mountain till the break of dawn (the dawn), And into the light of perfect day

It will give out a lovely ray, Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on (shine on).

Oh, beautiful Star (beautiful, beautiful Star),

Of Bethlehem (Star of Bethlehem), Shine upon us until the glory dawn (glory dawn);

Oh, give us Thy light to light the way Into the land of perfect day,

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on (shine on).

Oh, beautiful Star, the hope of rest, For the redeemed, the good and blest.

Yonder in glory when the crown is won (is won). For Jesus is now that Star divine,

Brighter, brighter He will shine. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on (shine on).

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Oh, beautiful Star (beautiful, beautiful Star), Of Bethlehem (Star of Bethlehem),

Shine upon us until the glory dawn (glory dawn); Oh, give us Thy light to light the way

Into the land of perfect day, Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on (shine on).


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I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Words: Isaac Watts, Divine and Moral Songs for Children, 1715

Music: “Ellacombe,” adapted and harmonized by William Henry Monk, 1868

I sing the mighty power of God, that made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies.

I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at God’s command, and all the stars obey.

I sing the goodness of the Lord, who filled the earth with food,

Who formed the creatures through the Word, and then pronounced them good. Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, where’er I turn my eye,

If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky.

There’s not a plant or flower below but makes Thy glories known, And clouds arise and tempests blow by order from Thy throne;

While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care; And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God art present there.


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Great is Thy Faithfulness Words: Thomas O. Chisholm, 1923. Music: “Faithfulness (Runyan),” William M. Runyan, 1923. Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! http://www.preciouslordtakemyhand.com

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When He Cometh Words: William O. Cushing, 1856. Music: George F. Root, 1866 When He cometh, when He cometh To make up His jewels, All His jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own. Like the stars of the morning, His brightness adorning, They shall shine in their beauty, Bright gems for His crown. He will gather, He will gather The gems for His kingdom; All the pure ones, all the bright ones, His loved and His own. Like the stars of the morning, His brightness adorning, They shall shine in their beauty, Bright gems for His crown. Little children, little children, Who love their Redeemer, Are the jewels, precious jewels, His loved and His own. Like the stars of the morning, His brightness adorning, They shall shine in their beauty, Bright gems for His crown. http://www.preciouslordtakemyhand.com

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Resources

Dickinson, Terrence. The Universe and Beyond. Camden House. 1999,

Dickinson, Terrence, Ferris, Timothy, Cooke, Rob. Nightwatch: A Practical Guide to Viewing the Universe. Firefly Books. 2006.

Fix, John D. Astronomy: Journey to the Cosmic Frontier. McGraw Hill. 2002.

Foresman, Scott. Science. Pearson Education, Inc. U.S.A.

Moore, Patrick. Atlas of the Universe. Firefly Books. 2003.

Online Resources: http://www.nasa.gov http://planet-facts.com http://www.nineplanets.org http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/iotd.htm http://space.about.com http://www.exploratorium.edu/ http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/archivepix.html http://tycho.usno.navy.mil/what.html http://www.preciouslordtakemyhand.com www.Discoverypuzzle.com http://www.kidsastronomy.com http://www.littlemountain.ws/universewebsite.htm

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http://www.ed.sc.edu/caw/toolboxcreateyourown.html http://www.elmers.com

Children’s Books

Ford, Harry. The Young Astronomer. Darling Kindersley Publishing.1998.

LaFontaine, Bruce. Exploring the Solar System. Dover Publication.1998.

Rey, H. A. Find the Constellation. HMCo Children’s Books. 1976

VanCleave, Janice. Astronomy for Every Kid. John Wiley and Sons. 1991.

More Children’s Books

The Big Dipper and You by Edwin Krupp and Robin Rector Krupp.

The Best Book of the Moon by Ian Graham

The Mystery of Mars by Sally Ride and Tam O'Shaughnessy

The Stars: A New Way to See Them by H. A. Rey

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