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Starry Night Middle School, New Edition, for Grades 5-8
The Research-Proven Best Way to Teach Space Science
Award-winning Starry Night Middle School for grades 5-8 is the only space science curriculum that combines an interactive sky simulator, lesson plans correlated to state and national standards and extensive teacher resources in one easy-to-use package.
Adopted by Arkansas and New Mexico, Starry Night Middle School has proven to be a highly effective instructional tool that guides teachers and engages students in their explorations and understanding of the Universe.
Starry Night provides:
Lessons plans correlated to state and national standards that meet curriculum needs
Accurate visualizations and simulations that allow students to make precise observations of Moon phases, motions of the Sun and planets and much more
Interactive computer exercises and hands-on activities that encourage questioning, experimentation and exploration and accommodate diverse learning styles
Pre- and post-assessment resources with recommendations for improved student performance
Flexible teaching models for easy adaptation to pacing and classroom needs
Opportunities to develop key skills: observation, data collection, analytical thinking and discovery
Extensions that connect to topics in math, physics, language arts, social studies and technology
Winner of ComputED’s Best Educational Software Award, Starry Night has been hailed by reviewers and educators for providing “such unique and compelling experiences that it is destined to change lives.”
Three-ring binder Includes:
Award-winning Starry Night astronomy simulation software, customized for student use
28 Lesson plans complete with extensive teacher resources, hands-on activities, computer exercises, worksheets and assessments
SkyTheater DVD with more than an hour of video of dramatic and realistic visualizations of astronomical phenomena
QuickStart Guide for teachers new to astronomy or using Starry Night for the first time
Additional Info
Meeting all your curriculum standards is easy with Starry Night Middle School, an integrated space science curriculum solution written by teachers for teachers.
Aligned to 5th through 8th grade national and state science standards, Starry Night Middle School introduces astronomy through innovative lessons that teach the critical space science concepts needed for science assessments.
Starry Night's realistic depiction of the universe and its stunning 3D graphics and multimedia make even the most complex and abstract astronomy topics easy to teach and understand.
Students will instantly grasp how movements of the Earth create seasons, why the night sky appears to move, and much more.
The ability to interactively manipulate time and space encourages questioning, experimentation and exploration. Guided inquiry-based learning lets students make their own observations and draw their own conclusions.
Research confirms that Starry Night is a highly effective science instructional tool. Recent studies have concluded that accurate visualizations of celestial phenomena are key to gaining a correct understanding of astronomical concepts.
Complete with formative and summative assessment tests, detailed lesson plans, hands-on activities, student worksheets and computer exercises, Starry Night Middle School is sure to spark your students' fascination with the Universe.
Starry Night Middle School is modular and an easy-to-use solution with:
28 detailed lesson plans
Interactive computer exercises
Hands-on classroom activities
Conceptual background for teachers
Discussion questions
Assessment tests and answer keys
Resource lists
Appendices
Glossary of astronomical terms
New features highlight the latest theories and address classroom needs:
4 lesson plans, focused on the reclassification of Pluto, unmanned space exploration, astrology and black holes
Math and observing extensions for most lessons
Revised and expanded assessment resources
Pre-assessment Idea Diagrams and Concept Maps identify pre-conceptions
Thinking Grids and Contrast and Compare charts develop logical and critical thinking skills
Drawing Completion activities and KWL charts assess student understanding
Easy-to-use Scoring Rubric evaluate learning of science content and process
Expanded library of astronomy simulations
Lesson Plans at a Glance helps you choose the lesson plans that best fit your curriculum requirement
QuickStart Guide for teachers new to astronomy or using Starry Night for the first time
Award-winning Starry Night software allows you to re-create these stunning simulations:
Travel through time from 4713 BC to 9999 AD
Visit 2.5 million stars
View exclusive Tully database and explore 13,000 deep space objects of the NGC-IC catalog
Fly through the universe in spaceship mode to experience the vastness of space
Plan observing sessions using Events Finder full of upcoming astronomical events
Turn on custom constellation illustrations to view the animals and people from Greek and Roman mythology.
And much more!
System Requirements:
Windows: Requires Windows XP, 500 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 900 MB of hard disk space. 32 MB OpenGL capable graphics card. Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
Macintosh: Universal Binary runs natively on Intel and PPC Macintosh computers. Requires OS X 10.3.9 or higher, G3 450 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 900 MB of hard disk space. Will not run on OS 9.x or earlier. 32 MB OpenGL capable graphics card. Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
Basic support for joysticks recognized by Windows XP and Mac OS X.
Requirements for Video DVD: Home DVD player and TV, or computer with DVD player.
The Research-Proven Best Way to Teach Space Science
Award-winning Starry Night Middle School for grades 5-8 is the only space science curriculum that combines an interactive sky simulator, lesson plans correlated to state and national standards and extensive teacher resources in one easy-to-use package.
Adopted by Arkansas and New Mexico, Starry Night Middle School has proven to be a highly effective instructional tool that guides teachers and engages students in their explorations and understanding of the Universe.
Starry Night provides:
Winner of ComputED’s Best Educational Software Award, Starry Night has been hailed by reviewers and educators for providing “such unique and compelling experiences that it is destined to change lives.”
Three-ring binder Includes:
Additional Info
Meeting all your curriculum standards is easy with Starry Night Middle School, an integrated space science curriculum solution written by teachers for teachers.
Aligned to 5th through 8th grade national and state science standards, Starry Night Middle School introduces astronomy through innovative lessons that teach the critical space science concepts needed for science assessments.
Starry Night's realistic depiction of the universe and its stunning 3D graphics and multimedia make even the most complex and abstract astronomy topics easy to teach and understand.
Students will instantly grasp how movements of the Earth create seasons, why the night sky appears to move, and much more.
The ability to interactively manipulate time and space encourages questioning, experimentation and exploration. Guided inquiry-based learning lets students make their own observations and draw their own conclusions.
Research confirms that Starry Night is a highly effective science instructional tool. Recent studies have concluded that accurate visualizations of celestial phenomena are key to gaining a correct understanding of astronomical concepts.
Complete with formative and summative assessment tests, detailed lesson plans, hands-on activities, student worksheets and computer exercises, Starry Night Middle School is sure to spark your students' fascination with the Universe.
Starry Night Middle School is modular and an easy-to-use solution with:
New features highlight the latest theories and address classroom needs:
Award-winning Starry Night software allows you to re-create these stunning simulations:
System Requirements:
Windows: Requires Windows XP, 500 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 900 MB of hard disk space. 32 MB OpenGL capable graphics card. Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.
Macintosh: Universal Binary runs natively on Intel and PPC Macintosh computers. Requires OS X 10.3.9 or higher, G3 450 MHz or higher processor, 128 MB RAM and 900 MB of hard disk space. Will not run on OS 9.x or earlier. 32 MB OpenGL capable graphics card. Minimum recommended monitor resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels.