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.
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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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!
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.
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.
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
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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