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Grade
Level: Elementary, K-2
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Description:
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| The
dynamics of light and shadow in our Solar System and how it
relates to Earth's seasonal and daily light patterns. |
| Designer:
Marty Belanger (Caribou Elementary School) |
| History:
Designed in 2001 for the Northern Maine Museum of Science Travelling
Trunks Library from grant monies received from Maine School
of Math and Science for NASA-related educational projects. |
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Educational
Content
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Light and Shadow trunk was designed using the following guidelines
established by the Maine State Learning Results |
Science and Technology Pre K -2
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G. THE UNIVERSE
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G1. Explain the cycles of day/night and of seasons.
G2. Demonstrate that shadows of objects change based on where
light is coming from.
G3. Demonstrate an understanding that the sun is one of many
stars in the universe and is the closest star to Earth.
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English Language Arts Pre K - 2
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A. PROCESS OF READING
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A1. Seek out and enjoy experiences with books and other print
materials.
A2. Demonstrate an understanding that reading is a way to gain
information about the world
A7. Ask questions and give other responses after listening to
presentation by the teacher or classmates.
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B. LITERATURE AND CULTURE
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B1. Understand the basic plot of simple stories.
B2. Draw logical conclusions about what will happen next or
how things might have turned out differently in a story
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E. PROCESSES OF WRITING AND SPEAKING
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E1. Tell about experiences and discoveries, both orally and
in writing.
E2. Respond to stories orally and in writing.
E3. Respond to remarks or statements orally and in writing.
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G. STYLISTIC AND RHETORICAL ASPECTS OF WRITING AND SPEAKING
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G1. Dictate or write stories or essays that convey basic ideas,
have sequences that make sense, and show evidence of a beginning,
middle and ending.
G7. Ask questions and give other responses after listening to
presentations by the teacher or classmates.
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