Resources: Earth in the Solar System

Science Masters Institute

The following resources were used, mentioned, or referred to in this teacher workshop. Sources and credits have been provided. For resources created here, permission is granted for use in the classroom. The resources are in random order, but hopefully you can find what you are looking for! If you don't find what you are looking for, let me know. Geoff Holt

• Seasons Diagrams
• Sun's apparent size photos (photo credits: John Rummel)
• 24-Hour Average Temperature graphs (print)
• 24-Hour Average Temperature graph (graphic file to paste into something like PowerPoint)
• 24-Hour Average Temperature data (MS Excel file)
• Data on planet characteristics from "Nine Planets"
• Planet Orbit Diagram (Mercury through Saturn)
• East to South horizon sky chart for June 14, 4:30 AM
• Flat Horizon person cards
• Hubble Ultra Deep Field Zoom In
• Scale model of the major components of our local group of galaxies
• Mars global temperature map animation
• Earth global temperature animation
• Universe in the Park Schedule (UW-Madison Astronomy Dept. observing sessions in state parks)
• Building Academic Vocabulary: Teacher's Manual
  by Robert J. J. Marzano, Debra J. Pickering, Debra J. Pickering
  Textbook Paperback, ISBN: 1416602348, Pub. Date: January 2005
• Eclipse Glasses: Rainbow Symphony
• Domes for plotting sun's path (Sun Tracking Plastic Hemisphere Kit)
• Inflatable globes: we purchased them locally for $3.99 at Cornerstone Learning Connections
• Latest SOHO images of the sun
• MUSE: Modeling for Understanding in Science Education provides three 9-week curriculums based on research conducted in local schools.
• SEC (Surveys of Enacted Curriculum)
• Private Universe Video
• Private Universe Website
• Starry Night astronomy simulation software (Starry Night Pro used in the workshop)
• Starry Night for Educators
  BTW, I have a copy of Starry Night Middle School if you'd like to borrow it for evaluation purposes.
• MMSD Planetarium resources on our website mentioned in the workshop:
  • Teachers landing page
  • Instructional Resources
  • Solar System Stroll (scale model activity)
  • Our View of the Solar System (activity showing current positions of the planets)
  • Jack and Jill on the Moon
  • Daytime Moon Calendar
  • Moon FAQ (frequently asked questions)
  • Moon Count
  • FOSS Planetary Science Resources
  • Astro Links (some of our favorite astronomy web sites)
  • Our star chart
• Another great source for a star chart