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ERIC Number: EJ353041
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1987
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Cosmic Journeys.
Mallon, Gerald L.
Science Teacher, v54 n3 p28-30 Mar 1987
Describes a program for sixth grade students developed by the Methacton School District (Norristown, PA) Planetarium staff. Provides brief outlines of eight teaching units designed to provide students with hands-on activities in astronomy. Includes a reproducible worksheet for an activity which involves students in creating and decoding interstellar messages. (TW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Audiovisual Aids, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Experiential Learning, Grade 6, Misconceptions, Planetariums, Science Activities, Science Curriculum, Science Education, Science Instruction, Units of Study
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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