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- Benjamin Banneker
- In The Walking Classroom, page 10
- In this lesson for fifth grade language arts and science, students learn about famous inventor, scientist, astronomer, and writer, Benjamin Banneker.
- Format: lesson plan
- Galileo Galilei
- In The Walking Classroom, page 9
- In this lesson for fifth grade language arts, students learn about Galileo Galilei's life and work.
- Format: lesson plan
- History of astronomy scavenger hunt
- A unit on astronomy inevitably and rightfully begins with a look at the history of astronomy. This activity provides students with an opportunity to learn the basic facts of the history of astronomy by using the internet.
- Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies)
- By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.
- The Walking Classroom
- Lesson plans and podcasts aligned to the fifth grade curriculum.
- Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)
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- Ancient Observatories
- Journey into Chaco Canyon, where ancient people built monuments to the cosmos and find out about archaeoastronomy using maps, films, and animations. (Learn more)
- Format: website/lesson plan
- Provided by: Exploratorium
- The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
- A New Jersey-based organization whose mission is to provide "real world" resources for classroom education in engineering and science. Professional Development opportunities in New Jersey available. (Learn more)
- Format: website/lesson plan
- Provided by: Stevens Institute of Technology
