State of Maine Learning Results Guiding Principles
The lessons in the Cosmic Classroom Guide, in combination with Moon Shadows, will help students to work towards some of the Guiding Principles set forth by the State of Maine Learning Results. By the simple act of visiting the planetarium, students of all ages open an avenue for self-directed lifelong learning. A field trip encourages students to think about learning from all environments including those beyond the school yard. A Jordan Planetarium visit also introduces visitors to the campus of the largest post-secondary school in Maine and encourages them to think of this as a place which holds opportunities for their future education, enjoyment and success.
Other sites on the University campus, including three museums, explore a variety of subjects, and the Visitors Center is always willing to arrange tours of the campus. A field trip can contribute to many different disciplines of the school curriculum and demonstrate that science is not separate from art, from mathematics, from history, etc. The world is not segregated into neat little boxes with labels such as social studies and science. A field trip is an opportunity for learning in an interdisciplinary setting, to bring it all together and to start the process of thinking. For a more complete discussion of field trips, please visit the Jordan Planetarium web site.
If used in its entirety and accompanied by the Planetarium visit this guide will help students to:
Become a clear and effective communicator through
A. oral expression such as class discussions, and written presentations
B. listening to classmates while doing group work, cooperation, and keeping records.
Become a self-directed and life long learner by
A. introducing students to career and educational opportunities at the University of Maine and the Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium.
B. encouraging students to go further into the study of the subject at hand, and explore the question of “what if?”
C. giving students a chance to use a variety of resources for gathering information
Become a creative and practical problem solver by
A. asking students to observe phenomena and problems, and present solutions
B. urging students to ask extending questions and find answers to those questions
C. developing and applying problem solving techniques
D. encouraging alternative outcomes and solutions to presented problems
Become a collaborative and quality worker through
A. an understanding of the teamwork necessary to complete tasks
B. applying that understanding and working effectively in their assigned groups
C. demonstrating a concern for the quality and accuracy needed to complete an activity
Become an integrative and informed thinker by
A. applying concepts learned in one subject area to solve problems and answer questions in another
B. participating in class discussion
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State of Maine Learning Results Performance Indicators
In conjunction with the Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium show Moon
Shadows this guide will help you meet the following State of Maine
Learning Results Performance Indicators in you classroom. For
the complete State of Maine Learning Results Publication on-line,
please visit http://www.state.me.us/education/lres/lres.htm
Grades Pre. K-2
Science and Technology
E. Structure of Matter
#2. Describe some physical properties of an object
G. Universe
#3. Demonstrate and understanding that the Sun is one of many stars in the universe and is the closest star to Earth.
M. Implications of Science and Technology
#1. Describe how legends, stories, and scientific explanations are different ways in which people attempt to explain the world.
Grades 3-4
Science and Technology
G. Universe
#1. Illustrate the relative positions of the Sun, moon, and planets.
#2. Trace the sources of Earth's heat and light energy to the Sun
#3. Describe the Earth's rotation on its axis and its revolution around the Sun.
#4. Explore the relationship between Earth and its moon.
I. Motion
#1. Describe the effects of different types of forces on motion.
#2. Draw conclusions about how the amount of force affects the motion of more massive and less massive objects.
J. Inquiry and Problem Solving
#1. Make accurate observations using appropriate tools and units of measure
#3. Use results in a purposeful way.
#4. Design and build an invention.
K. Scientific Reasoning
#6. Practice and apply simple logic, intuitive thinking, and brainstorming.
L. Communication
#3. Reflect on work in science and technology using such activities as discussions, journals, and self-assessment.
#4. Make and/or use sketches, tables, graphs, physical representations, and manipulatives to explain procedures and ideas.
#7. Function effectively in groups within assigned roles.
Social Studies
History.
B. Historical Knowledge, Concepts, and Patterns
#2. Demonstrate an awareness of major events and people in United States and Maine history.
English Language Arts
B. Literature and Culture
#3. Respond to speakers in a variety of ways.
#7. Identify and explain how characters and situations found in various materials are like people or events in their own lives or in other works.
Grades 5-8
Science and Technology
F. The Earth
#4. Describe factors that can cause short-term and long-term changes on the Earth.
G. Universe
#3. Compare and contrast distances and the time required to travel those distances on Earth, in the solar system, in the galaxy, and between galaxies.
#4. Describe scientists exploration of space and the objects they have found.
# 5. Describe the motions of moons, planets, stars, solar systems, and galaxies.
J. Inquiry and Problem Solving
#1. Make accurate observations using appropriate tools and units of measure.
#2. Design and conduct scientific investigations which include controlled experiments and systematic observations.
Collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions fairly.
K. Scientific Reasoning
#1. Examine the ways people form generalizations
L. Communication
#4. Make and use scale drawings, maps, and three dimensional models to represent real objects, find locations, and describe relationships.
M. Implications of Science and Technology
#1. Research and evaluate the social and environmental impacts of scientific and technological developments.
Social Studies
History.
B. Historical Knowledge, Concepts, and Patterns
#4. Demonstrate an understanding of selected twentieth century issues and events in United States and in Maine history including "modern" Maine history.
Grades 9-12
Science and Technology
F. The Earth
#5. Demonstrate how rocks and minerals are used to determine geologic history.
G. Universe
#1. Describe how scientists gather data about the universe.
H. Energy
#2. Describe how light is reflected and refracted by mirrors and lenses.
I. Motion
#2. Explain some current theories of gravitational force.
#4. Describe how forces affect fluids.
M. Implications of Science and Technology
#1. Examine the impact of political decisions on science and technology.
Social Studies
History.
B. Historical Knowledge, Concepts, and Patterns
#5. Explain how different ways of knowing and believing have influenced human history and culture.
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