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Cultures have their own way of scientific discovery. These activities explore the influence of culture on identifying constellations, how to chart stars, and how to create a “star clock.”
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Constellation Detectives
This simple paper-based activity guides learners in identifying constellations such as Orion, the Big Dipper, and more. 0
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Make your own Planetarium
2 Review(s)In this activity, patrons will learn how ancient people related to constellations and asterisms, then use their imagination to create a star pattern and accompanying story. Library staff can have patrons draw their designs on paper or make an inflatable planetarium, in which patrons will poke out their star constellations. 3674
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Make a Star Finder
Patrons make an origami "fortune teller" from a template that helps them learn their way around the night sky by finding constellations. 0
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SciGirls Star Power
In this maker activity, participants use a shoe box, constellation template, and flashlight to shine a star pattern on a wall. An additional maker project demonstrates the importance of reducing light pollution. 0
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Improv with the Stars!
After learning about four stellar classifications and the characteristics of stars, groups of patrons act out an improvisation of a personification of the four stars while the audience has to guess which star type is which. 0
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How to Build a Galaxy (beta)
Use craft materials -- and 3D printed models of astronomical models -- to model our Milky Way galaxy. 0
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Space Place Loopy Legends
1 Review(s)Patrons author their very own story about a zany space adventure! 1481
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Sky Heroes: An Activity Reinventing the Constellations
1 Review(s)Participants celebrate their heroes by creating connect-the-dot star patterns to represent them. 1108
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Big Dipper Star Clock
2 Review(s)Participants create a "star clock" that they can take home and use to tell the time from the posisiton of the Big Dipper in the night sky. 8850
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Make a Pinwheel Galaxy
2 Review(s)Patrons design, cut-out, and assemble their own Pinwheel Galaxy 5292
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Planet Party
Visitors view planets, the Moon, and stars in the sky with the naked eye and binoculars or telescopes. Planning resources and tips for partnering with a local astronomical society are provided. 0
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Hide and Seek Moon
Binoculars and a hidden object Moon poster let young participants discover how some tools can make distant objects appear closer and brighter. They also learn about how cultures around the world have viewed the Moon through books (and online pre-recorded cultural stories). 0
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