HOFFMAN PLANETARIUM
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Unit 2
5th Grade

Hoffman Planetarium
Activity Guide
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Teachers and Students can find a downloadable version of the Hoffman Planetarium Activity Guide.

FOSS eBook
Earth and Sun
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Shadow Tracker
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Shadows are the dark areas that result when light is blocked. Use this virtual lab to track shadows.

Sun, Light and Shadows
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Learn about the sun, light and shadows as you experiment with different light sources and objects.

Stellar Motion
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Observe a demonstration of the daily and yearly motion of stars.

Apparent Motion of Stars
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Use Study.com to learn more about the apparent motion of stars with this video and quiz.

Solar System Cards
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Learn about the objects in our solar system using this virtual lab.

Solar System - NASA
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Use this NASA interactive to learn 10 things you need to know about our solar system.

Our Solar System
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Learn about the dimensions of our solar system with this NASA interactive.

Storybots: We Are The Planets
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Let the Storybots help you learn more about each planet with this cool video.

Lunar Calendar
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Investigate the appearance and shape of the Moon change over the month.

Storybots: It's My Time To Shine
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Use this Storybots video to learn more about the Moon and how it affects the Earth.

The Moon - NASA
Use these NASA activities to understand all the characteristics and features of the moon.

Weather Maps
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Use this virtual lab to understand how to read weather maps and learn how to predict the weather.

The Weather Channel
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Investigate weather with the countries foremost weather authority - the Weather Channel.

Tornado Simulator
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In this virtual lab, you will see the destructive force of tornadoes.

Cloud Sorter
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Use this activity to sort different clouds at a variety of altitudes.
Seasons
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Students learn to how and why seasons occur on Earth.
Water Cycle
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In this FOSS Activity, learn about how the water cycle affects the Earth.
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  • HOME
    • Oak Park - Science Now!
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  • Lesson Resources
    • K - 5 Physical Science (Unit 1) >
      • Kindergarten - Unit 1
      • 1st Grade - Unit 1
      • 2nd Grade - Unit 1
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 1
      • 4th Grade - Unit 1
      • 5th Grade - Unit 1
    • K - 5 Earth Science (Unit 2) >
      • Kindergarten - Unit 2
      • 1st Grade - Unit 2
      • 2nd Grade - Unit 2
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 2
      • 4th Grade - Unit 2
      • 5th Grade - Unit 2
    • K - 5 Life Science (Unit 3) >
      • 3rd Grade - Unit 3
      • 4th Grade - Unit 3
      • 5th Grade - Unit 3
    • Middle School Science Lessons >
      • Middle School Resources
    • High School Lessons >
      • Physics and Space Science
      • Earth Science
      • Ecology and Biology
  • Shows/Tickets
    • Girl Scout and Boy Scout Programs