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Orbiter
Sun, Earth, and Moon revolve around one another manually on this gear-driven model. Effectively demonstrates daylight, night, seasons, and phases of the Moon. Arm is 15"; Sun is 6" in diameter. Includes study guide.
Special Notice: The arm, the Earth and the Moon of this orbiter rotate manually around the Sun. The tilt of the Earth is kept in a static position as it is rotated.
Astronomy Study Prints, set/12
Twelve 9" x 11" study prints will help your students understand day and night, seasons, planets, the Sun, the Moon, phases of the Moon, eclipses, tides, and more. Laminated for heavy classroom use.
Illuminated Orbiter
Light up the Sun with this version of Orbiter (#101). This model can be plugged into a standard wall outlet to illuminate the Sun. Includes lesson plan.
Special Notice: The arm of this orbiter manually rotates around the Sun while the Earth rotates mechanically in the same direction as the arm.
Astronomy I - 6 Transparencies
Illustrate your point with these informative sets of overhead transparencies and overlays.
Set I Includes six overhead transparencies and one overlay.
Topics Include: Seasons, Moon, Eclipses, Star Chart, Solar System, Day and Night.
Set II - Project the mysteries of the universe overhead with these 12 informative transparencies. Set includes Astronomy 1 transparencies, plus 6 additional images that will broaden your students' understanding of important astronomical information. Extra topiecs include Tides, The Sun, Phases of the Moon, Solar System Origin, etc. Transparent overlays add detail and organization to conceptual development. Includes 8 overlays.
Complete Astronomy Study Unit
Insure thorough understanding of the basic concepts of astronomy with this comprehensive set of study aids: Orbiter, Solar System Simulator, Celestial Star Globe, Astronomy Study Prints, and Astronomy I Overhead Transparencies.
Exploring the Earth Moon System Teacher's Guide/Lab Supplies
This kit brings together the popular 3-D Orbitor model with the Microslide Lesson Set series in a highly effective mulimedia teaching tool. All-new 44 page teacher's guide includes comprehensive lesson plans, easy hands-on experiments, reproducible student worksheets, assessment notes, extension activities, background information,references and detailed tables and illustrations.
Project Planetarium
Day and night, the seasons, eclipse, and the location and motions of the planets are some of the concepts you can discover with Project Planetarium. Consisting of a planetarium model planet location stickers, a solar system chart, and a written guide. Project
Planetarium may be set to show the actual position of the Earth, Moon, and planets in the solar system. Have fun plotting interplanetary rocket travel; discover which moon erupts liquid and learn which planet has winds over 1,500 miles per hour!
Revisions include a metal Earth with general continents and locations delineated. Updated revised Teacher's Guide. Stickers for each planet that are reusable. Location chart for the planets.
Solar System Simulator
Give your students the chance to see the solar system in action. Calendar at base allows positioning of planets according to date and shows relative position between individual planets and the sun. Lesson plan facilitates explanation of orbit and speed.
ORRERY - Motorized Solar System Simulator
Give your students the chance to see the solar system in action. You will be able to show the students the relative orbit speeds of each planet and the relative position between individual planets and the sun.
Lesson plan facilitates explanation of orbit and speed. Model is gear driven within the base. Not Chain-Driven.
Slightly smaller in scale than our non-motorized version, Product #200, Solar System Simulator!
Exploring the Solar System
Twenty complete lessons include hands-on activities that combine our best selling products, the Solar System Simulator and the Microslide Viewer and lesson sets, to further investigate our solar system.
Planet Walk
Wow your grade 3-6 students with this accurate scale model of our solar system. Your students can see how empty the solar system truly is when they see the size of the planets at the same scale as their spacing. The kit comes complete with two sets of large planet cards. One scaled for use on a basketball court and the other for a football field. Also included is a teacher's guide filled with interesting information and awesome astronomical activities. Using the provided resources, the instructor is able to provide enough information and comparisons to every day items to fill an entire class period and ignite excitement for future lessons.
Kinesthetic Astronomy
Kinesthetic Astronomy
This Kinesthetic Astronomy kit for grades 6 thru adult emphasizes astronomical
concepts and phenomenon that people encounter in their everyday lives - concepts
such as time, seasons and sky motions of the Sun, Moon and Stars. The
students engage in choreographed body movement and positions that explain
and reinforce their understanding of astronomy in a fun and effective way.
The 20 minute introductory DVD video for teacher orientation, a detailed lesson
plan to guide the teacher thru the activities, and more than 30 assessment
worksheets, activities, and handouts make for an exciting classroom experiment.
Planet Plaque
This eye-catching 3D wall plaque is a great way to generate interest in the solar system. All eight planets are to scale, respectively, and it even displays Saturn's rings! Approximate size is 30" x 36". An Informative guide is also included.
Solar System Planet Poster
Solar System Planet Poster This dramatic representation of our solar system has been approved for accuracy and detail by the Adler Planetarium. The large 18" x 45" format depicts planet size differential, planet color, and information about rings and moons. Poster is printed on heavy paper stock to withstand classroom use.
Celestial Star Globe, Transparent
Unique 12" diameter globe design gives visual reference to aid the astronomer'
conception of Earth in space. Shows constellations and many other cosmic phenomena
in 3-D format.
The Universal Celestial Globe is mounted in a full horizon and meridian base. Both the 12" star globe and 4" world globe may be rotated independently. The meridian may be tilted to adjust the globe for latitude while the horizon ring indicates the actual horizon in relation to the point of observation on Earth. The Sun may be set by adjusting the sun know located near the North Pole.
Nine different classroom activities using the Celestial Globe can easily be performed in a class period. Topics include: Using the Globe as a Sun Dial, your relationship to the Universe, Seasons, Latitude and Longitude, and Right Ascension and Declination.
Country of Origin: USA
Product Dimensions: 17"X16"X16"
Weight: 6.06 lb
Globe Kit
Developed as part of the Earth Science Curriculum Project, the Globe Kit enables students to participate directly in Earth measurements, solving astronomy problems and understanding seismology. Kit contains an 8" diameter Earth globe, a transparent globe, internal Earth cone disk, flexible kilometer scale and 8" protractor. Detailed Teacher's Guide takes you through several activities.
Astrolabe Kit
This fascinating 7" x 6" device allows students to make real scientific measurements of declination, altitude, and azimuth of celestial bodies in order to determine latitudinal position or to observe the motion of the Earth. Measurements of slope, strike, and dip of geologic features can also be taken. Instructions are included on the Astrolabe.
Economy Celestial Globe
This Economy Celestial Globe can be a low-cost alternative to our #300 Celestial Globe or #310 Basic Celestial Globe. This Economy Celestial Globe measures 8" in diameter and illustrates many of the same astronomical concepts as the larger versions. The Globe can be disassembled for easier storage. Constellations, right ascension and declination lines, and the ecliptic cover the Globe. A movable Earth and Sun complete the kit. A Teacher's Guide with assembly instructions and activities is included.
Galaxy Card Kit, set/15 Cards
Illustrate the galactic mysteries of the universe with this set of plastic coated cards. 9 cards per kit, 15 kits per class. Students sort cards by galaxy type.
Celestial Star Globe
Study the stars with your own planetarium! This unique 12" diameter globe clearly and simply demonstrates the apparent relationship between Earth and the stars, planets, galaxies and other celestial objects in the universe. Globe can be set to reflect constellation position according to time and place to show the actual positions of the stars. Globe has been printed on the inside so that a crayon may be used to mark positions of the planets or the moon. Includes a detailed Study Guide.
Star Chart and Supplies
Compare night skies from the northern and southern hemispheres with this large (44" x 44") royal blue star chart. Constructed of plasticized material, this chart highlights constellations, stars, nebulae, and the Milky Way. Chart can be rotated to reflect any date of observation.
ISS Middle School Guide
Lab guide includes twelve exciting lab activities, giving students the opportunity
to conduct experiments similar to those that the astronauts will be performing while
on the space station. Hands on activities cover different subjects in physical,
chemical, biological, life, earth and space sciences.
Reproducible student worksheets and Internet sites are also included.
Lab supplies will make working on this truly remarkable science project a dream
come true for your classroom! All the materials are included to complete the 12 experiments presented in the lab guide. Just like the astronauts who will be habitating
the International Space Station!
ISS High School Guide
Lab guide includes twelve exciting lab activities, giving students the opportunity
to conduct experiments similar to those that the astronauts will be performing while
on the space station. Hands on activities cover different subjects in physical,
chemical, biological, life, earth and space sciences.
Reproducible student worksheets and Internet sites are also included.
Lab supplies will make working on this truly remarkable science project a dream come true for your classroom! All the materials are included to complete the 12 experiments presented in the lab guide. Just like the astronauts who will be habitating
the International Space Station!
Sky Challenger
This combination of our star finder and six game wheels will test your students' celestial knowledge. A great way to review constellations and planet locations, Sky Challenger will provoke student's curiosity about the stars.
Glow-in-the-Dark Star Finders
Phenomenal glow-in-the-dark star finder is the perfect solution for learning constellations. Shows star position for any date. Includes zodiac dial on reverse side.
Glow-in-the-Dark Seasonal Star Chart Book
Unlock the secrets of the night sky with this detailed set of colorful charts. Students will be able to recognize constellations and planets from their indoor studies, and then locate those celestial bodies using the accompanying glow-in-the-dark star finder. 24 pages. Waterproof.
Suntracker
With this fascinating sky dome, students can plot the position of the sun for any given time and date. An effective tool for illustrating Earth/Sun relationships, the Suntracker gives students the opportunity to participate in the process of discovery while practicing actual skice skills. The 12" X 6" unit includes a comprehensive Teacher's Guide.
FAMOUS SCIENTIST KIT GALILEO
Famous Scientist Kit - Galileo Galilei
1564-1642, great Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist.
Galileo laid the foundation for the construction of astronomical telescopes
and greatly changed the conception of the universe. He gave a
mathematical formulation to many physical laws. The Teacher's Guide
will bring four activities about density, optics and motion. The inflatable
bust will bring recognition of this great scientist. Grades 6-12.
Meteorite
Discover the fascinating world of meteorites with this thought-provoking poster. Colorful photographs of actual meteorite fragments billions of years old are accompanied by detailed descriptions of their composition and discovery sites around the world. Poster w/meteorite
