Program Flyer: Our Magnificent Sun
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Content Provider
NASA Digital Learning Network (JPL)
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Content Provider
NASA Digital Learning Network (JPL)
Contact Information
Steven Biles
Steven Biles
4800 Oak Grove Dr.
Mail Stop 180-109
Pasadena, CA 91109
United States
Phone: (818) 354-2702
Program Type
Individual Program
Individual Program
Program Rating
This program has not yet been evaluated.
This program has not yet been evaluated.
Target Audience
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2
Education: Kindergarten, Grade(s): 1, 2
Primary Disciplines
Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Mathematics
Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Mathematics
Program Description
What is the Sun? What are sunspots? Science begins with questions and young children have many. This program, specially designed for a kindergarten through second grade audience, will help students answer their questions about the Sun. In this highly interactive session, children will illustrate features of the sun while participating with NASA educators. To help review the new concepts, the children will learn a song about the sun. Come along and learn about the Sun with NASA.
What is the Sun? What are sunspots? Science begins with questions and young children have many. This program, specially designed for a kindergarten through second grade audience, will help students answer their questions about the Sun. In this highly interactive session, children will illustrate features of the sun while participating with NASA educators. To help review the new concepts, the children will learn a song about the sun. Come along and learn about the Sun with NASA.
Program Format
Students begin by comparing the objects they see in the night and day time sky. Next, they use white paper and crayons to draw a picture of the sun. As they interact with NASA personnel, new facts about the sun are added to their illustrations. As a review, students use their pictures to help sing a song about the Sun.
Students begin by comparing the objects they see in the night and day time sky. Next, they use white paper and crayons to draw a picture of the sun. As they interact with NASA personnel, new facts about the sun are added to their illustrations. As a review, students use their pictures to help sing a song about the Sun.
Objectives
Students will:-list at least 6 objects found in the sky-illustrate 3 important features of the Sun-discuss how the Sun and the earth are connected
Students will:-list at least 6 objects found in the sky-illustrate 3 important features of the Sun-discuss how the Sun and the earth are connected
National Standards to which this program aligns
National Science Standards: Earth and Space Science, Content Standard D - Objects in the sky-The sun, moon, stars, clouds, birds, and airplanes all have properties, locations, and movements that can be observed and described.-The sun provides the light and heat necessary to maintain the temperature of the earth.
National Science Standards: Earth and Space Science, Content Standard D - Objects in the sky-The sun, moon, stars, clouds, birds, and airplanes all have properties, locations, and movements that can be observed and described.-The sun provides the light and heat necessary to maintain the temperature of the earth.
Program Length
K-30 minutes; Gr 1&2-45 minutes
K-30 minutes; Gr 1&2-45 minutes
By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY
Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Interactive Cost: $0.00
Interactive Cost: $0.00
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Program Fee Notes
Programing provided by NASA's Digital Learning Network is free of charge.
Cancellation Policy
If a cancellation is necessary, please notify the JPL DLN Studio as soon as possible.
If a cancellation is necessary, please notify the JPL DLN Studio as soon as possible.
Is video taping allowed?
No
No
The Provider broadcasts over
IP
IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider
Typically, schools will need to dial in to our studio. Speeds of 384kbps or better produce the best results.
Typically, schools will need to dial in to our studio. Speeds of 384kbps or better produce the best results.
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