Toolkit Activity Make a Pinwheel Galaxy

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Make a Pinwheel Galaxy

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Patrons design, cut-out, and assemble their own Pinwheel Galaxy

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Add a Tech Twist	Optional: app for learning more about the constellations, such as Star Walk or Sky Map
Hints for uses in your library	Make the galaxy really shine by adding glitter to patron's pinwheels!
Related Links	Pinwheel Galaxy :Fundamental Science Concepts Blog Molinete de la galaxia (Make a Pinwheel Galaxy in Spanish) Take & Make version Shopping List Websites: Space Place Activity Guide ESA on Galaxies What is a galaxy Solar System, Galaxy, Universe: What's the Difference? Galaxies Images: Deep Space Studies Supernovae Slideshow from National Geographic Hubble Images Videos: The Milky Way for Children, Galaxies and Space: Astronomy for Kids
Originating Source	NASA
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