Spaceship Earth – Sun, Moon, Stars and Planets
Weekly Experiments Shopping List
Week 1 – Why does the sun rise and set?
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a Sky Viewer template
scissors
2 paperclips
colored markers or pencils
a ruler
cut a paper sun the size of a dinner plate out of construction paper
Week 2 – Who set the first clock?
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a bright flashlight
a Shadow Clock template designed for your location — Click here to print the right one for you
1 stiff white paper plate (at least 10" across)
1 piece of sticky tack (or clay/Play Doh)
1 toothpick
Pencil
Scissors
Glue or tape
Ruler
4 signs labeled North, South, East, West hung on the walls in the proper location
Week 3 – Why do the stars change with the seasons?
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a Constellation Guide, a Universe In a Box Template, and a Circle Sheet (Print all three here)
a brad or paper fastener
scissors
a ruler
a pencil
(optional) two paper clips (see Teacher Tips for how to use these)
Week 4 – None
Week 5 – Why does the moon change shape?
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One 2" styrofoam ball *See note below
1 skewer (or sharpened pencil)
1 flashlight