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| Starwalk. A comprehensive earth/space science program for elementary students. Approved by JDRP for grades 3 & 4. |
Description Starwalk provides instruction in Earth/Space science concepts to grades 2 to 5. Students receive a series of classroom lessons and activities structured around visits to a planetarium facility. Classroom lessons are designed as both pre- and postplanetarium visit in order to prepare students for their activities at the planetarium, and to consolidate and further the learning after the visit. Planetarium and classroom teaching guides provide the instructional materials for the lessons.
The availability of a planetarium facility, either fixed-base or portable, is required. Classroom materials are minimal, but should include an earth globe, celestial sphere, and earth/sun model. Recommended classroom instructional time is about 12 hours per level, including the planetarium lesson. Inservice training requires two-five days depending upon the implementation situation.
Awareness materials are available at no cost. Developer or certified trainers are available for awareness presentations and/or implementation training. All costs are paid by adopter. Training can be conducted at the adopter or program site, and is available throughout the year. Implementation follow-up services are also available. Additional grade-level materials are also available for grades 2 and 4.
Developmental Funding: Title IV-C, state, and local.
JDRP No. 83-9 (3/4/83)
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