The Allen Memorial Planetarium provides educational programing designed to help teachers meet the Indiana Standards. This web site will provide you with information concerning the third grade program as well as activities and web sites that may help you and your students.
Indiana Standards for Third Grade
3.3.1 Observe and describe the apparent motion of the Sun and the Moon over a time span of one day.
(The students will observe the daily movement of the Sun, Moon, and stars over a one day period through the use of the star ball.)
3.3.2 Observe and describe that there are more stars in the sky than anyone can easily count, but they are not scattered evenly.
(The night sky with constellations and the Moon will be presented using the star ball and some of the better known constellations will be discussed.)
3.3.3 Observe and describe that the Sun can be seen only in the daytime.
(The Sun will be brought up against the backdrop of stars and the procession of the day will be discussed.)
3.3.4 Observe and describe that the Moon looks a little different everyday, but looks the same again about every four weeks.
(Moon phases and the lunar cycle will be presented.)
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In addition to the instruction in the planetarium, the teachers will also receive a sky calendar for the month visited and a crossword puzzle over the phases of the Moon for each student. A Moon observation activity will also be included for teachers to use in their classroom which supports standard 3.3.1.
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How to schedule
Educational programs are available from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. and from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Call 812-462-4272.
The Planeterium has 54 seats.
Please schedule in advance!
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