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Swift Eyes Through Time |
 | Swift Eyes Through Time is a 6-unit curriculum for grades 5-8 consisting of an educator’s guide accompanied by videos, one for each unit. It uses the excitement of gamma-ray burst science to teach various standards-aligned topics in science and mathematics that illustrate the scientific process. Lesson plans, handouts for both teachers and students, and standards-alignment information are provided for each unit. This curriculum was developed by the Educational Services division of Penn State Public Broadcasting. |
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| Submission Date: October 24, 2007 |
| 5-8 |
Physical Science
Space Science
Technology |
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URL: http://ww.teachersdomain.org/special/kmedia07-ex/scitech.swift/
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Activity
Background Information
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Educator's guide
Lesson Plan |
| English |
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Authentic assessment
Observation |
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For: | | Middle school teachers | | | Students |
Used by:| | Middle School Teachers | | | Science Centers |
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General introduction to the scientific method |
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This resource was developed based on the following standards:
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Computer assisted instruction
Experiential learning
Hands-on learning
Learning modules
Multimedia instruction
Teaching guides
Visual instruction |
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QuickTime, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Large map of the world and colored pins (activity 1)
GPS unit (if available for demo, activity 6)
Swivel chair, gyroscope, bicycle wheel with handles (activity 4)
masking tape, ruler, color dots, post-it notes, markers (activity 5)
5 large pieces of art paper and large cut letters, tape, pencils, markers (activity 3)
computers and internet |
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Activity 1: 30 min, Activity 2: 30 min, Activity 3: 45 min, Activity 4: 30 min, Activity 5: 45 min, Activity 6: 45 min |
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