ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INTRODUCTION Using This Book
Multiple Intelligences: Definitions and Activities
Bibliography
Reproducible: Multiple Intelligences Lesson Plan
1 – LUNA: THE MOONDeveloping Interest
The Moon and Fiction
Literature and Moon Pictures
Writing and Moon Pictures
The Moon and the Facts
Moon Phase Literature
Moon Phase Science
Demonstrating Moon Phases
Moon Phase Follow-Up Activities
Displaying Paper Plate Moon Phases
Maintaining Understanding of the Moon Phases
Moon Phase Poetry
More Moon Science
Lunar Eclipse Inquiry
Lunar Eclipse Writing
Features of the Moon
The Apollo Program
Astronauts on the Moon
Apollo Inquiry and Research
Lunar Language
Reproducible: Moon Phase chart
Reproducible: Matching Moon Phases
Reproducible: Lunar Eclipse Inquiry
Reproducible: Scavenger Hunt Questions
Reproducible: Scavenger Hunt Answers
Reproducible: Filmstrip Reproducible
Reproducible: Lunar Language
Reproducible: Jakka and Bila
Annotated Bibliography
References and Resources
Electronic Sources 2 – DEL SOL: THE SUN
Introduction
Solar Investigations
Fun Facts
Literature and the sun
Sun Science
Solar Eclipses
Introduction
Solar Eclipses and Literature
Reproducible: The First Eclipse
Solar Eclipse Science
Solar Eclipse Vocabulary
Solar Viewing
Sunlight and Science
Lights! Colors1 Rainbows!
Rainbow Writing
The Seasons
Literature and the Four Seasons
Poem Palettes
Reproducible: Solar Jeopardy
Reproducible: Sun Questions
Reproducible: frame book
Reproducible: Solar Facts
Reproducible: parts of the Sun
Reproducible: Sunrise/Sunset Time
Reproducible: Sunshape
Reproducible: Sunpainters: Eclipse of the Navajo Sun
Reproducible: Solar Eclipse Brainstorming
Reproducible: Solar Eclipse Science
Reproducible: Solar Eclipse Vocabulary
Reproducible: Discovering White Light
Annotated Bibliography
References and Resources
Musical Resources
Electronic Sources
3 – THE PLANETSIntroduction
Literature and the Planets
The Greek Creation Myth: the Story of the Titans
A Bus in the Solar System
What Did You Say Your Address Was?
Planetary Math
Planet Trekking
Planet Facts
Fiction/Fact Reading
Literature Responses
Tactile Activities
Salt-Dough Planets
Planet Patterns
Other Solar System Activities
A Space Probe Landing
Planets and Prose
A creature in the Cupboard
Beyond Cupboard Creatures
Asteroids and Comets
Mission to Planet Earth
Introduction
Literature and Planet Earth
Earth Poetry
Earth Science
Reproducible: Planetary Adjectives
Reproducible: A Family of Planets
Reproducible: Gravity Factor Chart
Reproducible: Scale Diameter Chart of the Planets
Reproducible: Planet Distance from the Sun
Reproducible: Egg Drop Experiment
Reproducible: Space Creature Writing Web
Reproducible: Space Creature Writing Web: Instructions
Annotated Bibliography
References and Resources
Musical Resources
Electronic Sources 4 – STAR BRIGHT, STAR LIGHTDeveloping Interest
Introductory Story choices
Follow-Up Legends and Activities
Student Example
Student Example
Discovering the Constellations
Introduction to the Constellations
Callisto and Zeus
(An original play by Joanne Letwinch)
Constructing and Using a Star Finder
Art Activity: Big and Little Dippers
Keeping a Journal
Continuing Travels Through the Constellations
Cassiopeia: Literature and Science
Cassiopeia's Family: Literature
Cassiopeia's Family: Science/Art
Constellation Choices and Literature Responses
End of the Journey
Constellations Stories and Websites
Writing a Constellation Myth
More Star Events
Literature, Science, Art
Star Poetry
Writing Poetry
Star Vocabulary
Star Rings
A Star party
Reproducible: Star Recipes: Organizing Thoughts During Reading
Reproducible: Recipe for the Stars
Reproducible: Travel Journal
Reproducible: Cassiopeia's Family: Character Traits
Annotated Bibliography
References and Resources
Musical Resources
Electronic Sources 5 – TRAVELING THROUGH SPACE Flight
Flying and Fantasy
Literature: The Wing Shop
A Greek Myth: "Daedelus and Icarus"
Flight Science
Gravity
What Is It?
How does It Work?
Why Do I weigh Less on the MoonThan on Earth?
Free Fall
Newton's Laws of Motion
Isaac's First Law of Motion
Isaac's Second Law of Motion
Isaac's Third Law of Motion
Newton, Rockets, and Reader's Theatre
Space History
A Space History Interview
A Space History Museum
Museum Display Suggestions
Patch Design
Museum Presentatino
A Different Type of Timeline
STS: Space Transportation System
The Shuttle: How it Works
Background Information
Summarizing Shuttle Facts
Living in Space
Communication Skills
Astronaut for a Day
Eating in Space
Additional Living-in-Space Activities
Space Future
The International Space Station
Building a Space Station
Science Fiction and the Space Station
Reproducible: My Ideas About Flight
Reproducible: Falling Objects
Reproducible: The Egg Spin
Reproducible: Rocket Balloons
Reproducible: Rocket Balloon Record Sheet
Reproducible: Space History Interview
Reproducible: My One-Day Activity List
Reproducible: Space Food
Annotated Bibliography
References and Resources
Electronic Sources 6 – RESPONDING TO LITERATURECompare/contrast
Character Traits
Retelling of Myths and Legends
Reality and Fiction
Cause and Effect: Matching Game
Poetry
Reading Poetry
Choral Reading
Dramatization
Painting Poetry
Poetry Patterns
Limericks
Haiku
Couplets
Pattern or Shape Poems
Onomatopoeia
Retellings
Movie Time
Storylines
Reading and Writing Dialogue
Similes and Metaphors
Paragraph Writing
Prediction
Reproducible: Character Traits
Reproducible: comparing and Contrasting Versions of the Same Myth or Legend
Reproducible: Movie Time
Reproducible: Identifying Similes and Metaphors
Reproducible: Planning for Paragraph Writing
Reproducible: Prediction Building
Annotated Bibliography
References and Resources APPENDIX
NASA Teacher Resource Centers
Other NASA Resources
Additional Aerospace Resources
Publications
Equipment ResourcesINDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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