Science
These individual objects are also available:
- Calipers (set of 6)
- Classroom Compass Set
- Field Binoculars (8x21) (20 pairs available)
- Bear paw snowshoes (aluminum) (13 pairs available)
Hubble Resource Kit
This Kit introduces the topic of star formation and interacting galaxies.
Using images from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope and their interactive education tools, students will be able to make observations and formulate scientific questions related to space science.
What’s in the Kit?
26 “Stellar spire in the Eagle Nebula” lithographs
26 “Whirpool Galaxy (M51)& Companion Galaxy” lithographs
Star Formation Instruction Sheet
Interacting Galaxies Instruction Sheet
DVD: Hubble source video collection video & activity
Amazing Space Offline CD-ROM activity
Recommended Grade Levels: 5-12
Key words: Astronomy; Space Science; Hubble; Galaxies; Stars
Energetic Aurora Kit
Introduce students to the northern lights with a PowerPoint containing videos and animations. The kit includes background theory and directions for class activities about Earth's magnetic field, electrical currents and magnetism, triangulation, and the basics of light and color. Activities involve using protractors, recording and interpreting observations, using trigonometry, and constructing experimental set-ups.
What’s in the Kit?
Energetic Aurora CD PowerPoint presentation, videos and script
Activity Binder and supplies
Make an Astrolabe activity
Various magnets and magnetic field observation boxes
World’s Simplest Motor
Spectrum Glasses (30 pair)
Prisms
Recommended Grade Levels: 6-12
Key words: Aurora Borealis; Northern Lights; Astronomy; Space Science
