Starry, Starry Night

Explore the heavens with your students as we view the nighttime sky in the Shafran Planetarium. All the stars that are visible from Ohio are projected on the planetarium dome.

After a brief introduction of the objects and major constellations visible in the current evening sky, your class will view the planets, the Moon, and comets. The planetarium video equipment will take you and your class to visit the planets and stars, among the many highlights of the program.

Teacher Guide

Objectives

• Name at least three constellations visible in the evening/ morning sky.
• Identify any planets visible to the unaided eye.
• Differentiate between stars, planets, comets, the Moon and the Sun.
• State that we see different constellations at different times of the year.
• Explain why stars have different colors.

Ohio’s Learning Standards

Kindergarten

Earth and Space Science – Daily and Seasonal Changes
The Moon, Sun, and stars are visible at different times of the day or night.

Grade 1

Earth and Space Science – Sun, Energy, and Weather
The Sun is the principle source of energy.

Earth and Space Science – Motion and Materials
Objects can be moved in a variety of ways, such as straight, zigzag, circular, and back and forth.

Grade 2

Earth and Space Science – Changes in Motion
Forces change the motion of an object.