Science With the Hoffman Planetarium
Unit 1: Weather or Not!
Weather is defined as the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place, with respect to variables such as temperature, moisture, wind speed, etc.
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Weather Activity Guide
Directions: Use the activity guides to introduce weather.
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All About the Weather
Directions: Introduce the concept of changing weather.
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Forecasting the Weather
Directions: Observe the pictures on the graph and then use the forecast to answer the questions (answer key included).
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Graphing the Weather Activity
Directions: As a class, graph the weather for ten days, then answer the questions.
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Cloud Sorter
Use this activity to sort different clouds at a variety of altitudes.
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The Cloud Lab
In this lab, learn how scientists use sophisticated instruments and data to study the development of Earth’s most powerful storms and better predict their impacts.
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Tornado Simulator
In this virtual lab, you will see the destructive force of tornadoes.
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Weather Lab
Weather Lab is a tool to help visualize how North America’s weather is formed. Each prediction you make is for possible outcomes during Spring.
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You be the Meteorologist
This tool is intended to provide participants with an appreciation of the meteorology of severe weather events and the decision-making process that goes into National Weather Service (NWS) warnings.
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Hurricane Simulator
Utilize this virtual lab to see the effect surface temperature has on a hurricane.
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You Make the Decision:
This simulator provides experience making critical decisions in the event of a potential hurricane affecting NOLA.
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Weather Virtual Labs
(K-5) 
Explore fun games and learn more about the weather with Jeff the Yeti.
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Weather Virtual Labs
(6-12) 
Learn all about the weather with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and these great virtual labs/games.
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Electricity Activity Guide
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Space Activity Guide
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Seashell Activity Guide
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Seashells, Oceans and Mixtures, Oh My!
It's time to learn about Oceans and why they are so important. How about a few activities with sea shells, sea biscuits fossils and beautiful Holden Beach in North Carolina on the Atlantic Ocean!
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See the World
Go sightseeing throughout the world with these live feeds and virtual tours around the world!
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Thirsty?
Use this reading to find out what happens when you drink sea water (Pages 54-60).
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Why is the Ocean Salty?
Finish up your work by taking a quick quiz to test your knowledge on plants.
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Mystery Solution
Play Mystery Solution.
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Saturation Puzzle
Saturation Puzzle
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Now That's Electric!
Investigate the electric current in circuits, the pathways through which electricity flows and magnets and their interactions with materials and each other.
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Learning About Electricity
Learning About Light
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Read All About It
Use this reading to investigate the electric current in circuits, the pathways through which electricity flows
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Conductor Tester
Test objects to determine if they will conduct electricity and complete a circuit.
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Let There Be Light
Challenge your knowledge of electricity and see if you can create a circuit to make the light bulb light.
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Laser Beams!!!
Using the laser beam, find the hidden shapes on the graph.
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Spaced Out!
Learn about the world NOT around you with this exploration of our solar system.
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Storybots: We Are The Planets
Let the Storybots help you learn more about each planet with this cool video.
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Storybots: It's My Time To Shine
Use this Storybots video to learn more about the Moon and how it affects the Earth.
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Gravity Exploration
Use the virtual lab to create objects in space and begin observing how this laws of physics works. Be careful, gravity is everywhere!
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Our Solar System
Learn about the dimensions of our solar system with this NASA interactive.
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Create Your Own Solar System
Make a Solar System
Use the virtual lab to create your own solar system and begin observing how the laws of physics work and how planets interact.
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NASA Eyes on the Solar System
Ride along with NASA's fleet of spacecraft as we take a journey throughout our solar system.
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