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StarLab Planetarium Projection Cylinders |
Following is a list of the projection cylinders the Atlantic County
AVA Technology Center currently has on hand for teachers to choose
from when borrowing our StarLab Portable Planetarium. Please be
prepared to voice your choices when scheduling the planetarium for
your school.
| Astronomy |
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Constellations |
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Using the well-known constellation identification system of H. A. Rey,
this cylinder features the 48 major constellations, the ecliptic and
celestial equator, colorfully displayed for the ultimate in visual
retention. Applications: Star identification, planetary positions and
the path of the sun and moon. Useful at all grade levels to facilitate
rapid orientation for outdoor observations. |
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Solar
System & Galaxy |
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This exciting cylinder projects scaled representations of the sun and
the principal bodies of the solar system in color with tables of basic
statistics. The enormous distances between the planets are shown to
scale. The cylinder also features a colored depiction of the Milky Way
Galaxy, complete with spiral arms and a scaled distance line. Full
supporting curriculum and suggested lesson plans are included. An
indispensable aid for the teaching of astronomy for middle school and
up! |
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Starfield |
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This scaled-down version of the traditional Starfield cylinder
accurately simulates the night sky in areas where light pollution
screens out a significant number of stars. The Urban Starfield
cylinder features 600 stars, with the 14 brightest stars individually
lensed. Applications: Perfect for beginning students of astronomy
and/or people who live in urban areas. |
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Biological
Cell
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This one million-time magnification of a composite cell demonstrates
the workings of a one-celled organism. The processes of cellular
digestion and reproduction are illustrated in vivid color. Endoplasmic
reticulum, ribosomes, mitochondria, the Golgi complex, secretion
vesicle, lysosomes, pinocytotic vesicles, microvilli, cilia,
chromosomes and nucleolus are clearly displayed. An identification key
is conveniently located on the cylinder. An ideal introduction to
cellular biology. |
| Earth
Science |
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Ocean
Currents |
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This cylinder, similar in format to the Earth and Plate Tectonics
cylinders, features both warm (red) and cold (blue) currents in the
world's oceans. Along with the Go With the Flow curriculum by Gary D.
Kratzer, the Ocean Currents cylinder will enable students to study the
nature of currents, determine what causes them and discover the
effects that the currents have on the earth. Applications: Earth
science, weather patterns, the age of exploration, navigation and
history. |
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Plate
Tectonics |
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This global tectonic projection is based on the work of Dr. Paul D.
Lowman on the Continental Drift Theory at the Goddard Space Flight
Center. This map shows active ridges, faults, spreading centers and
volcanic activity over the past 1 million years. Identification keys
are clearly visible, making earth science instruction at junior high
through college levels easy to illustrate. Applications: Earth
science, geology. |
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Weather |
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cylinder depicts the earth's atmospheric circulation patterns
including location of wind systems and jet streams, as well as high
and low air pressure masses. This colorful cylinder, in conjunction
with A Current Affair, a 20-page curriculum booklet by Gary D. Kratzer,
enables students to interactively explore pressure systems, storm
systems, longitude and latitude coordinate plotting and other global
weather phenomena. Students can investigate the significance of wind
systems on the routes of early explorers and learn how jet streams
influenced military decisions during World War II. Apps.: Teaching
earth science, weather patterns, age of exploration, navigation and
history. |
| Mythology |
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African |
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This colorful cylinder depicts constellation figures as seen by many
African culturs such as the Dogeon, Bushmen, Masai, Egyptians and
more. The appearance of these constellations marked key events such as
the beginning of the planting season, and signified important moral
lessons. Applications: Astronomy, mythology, art, literature, social
studies and history for all grade levels. |
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Ancient
Chinese Legends |
Featuring more than 30 exciting, colorful constellations such
as the Royal Couple, the Supreme Commander, the
Awakening Snake, the Four Pillars of Heaven and the
Prisoners of War, this celestial panorama is full of wonderful
stories that represent the cultural ideas of the time. |
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Greek |
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combination of traditional artwork and folklore for 45 classical Greek
constellations (18 in full color) are featured on a background of 3000
stars, making this cylinder an excellent introductory tool for
locating constellations. A convenient identification key includes folk
legends about each constellation. Applications: Astronomy, mythology,
art, literature, social studies and ancient history for all grade
levels. |
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Hindu |
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This cylinder features over 30 exciting stories of constellations and
stars collected from the Vedas, Ramayana, Mahhabbarta, and Puranana.
These wonderful legends tell of the significance of a heavenly couple
similar to Adam and Eve, an evil "blinking" star, hunters and
warriors, explanations of the role of the sun and moon in the heavens,
tales of monsters and fierce creatures, and much more. Useful for
astronomy, mythology, art, literature, social studies, and ancient
history for all grade levels. |
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Native
American |
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This cylinder includes colorful outlines of figures from Native
American folklore such as Long Sash, the Great Bear, First Man and
Woman, Spider God and many others. An identification key contains
legends drawn from the Navajo, Shoshoni, Blackfoot, Cherokee, Tewa,
Hopi and Algonquin tribes. Excellent for use with K-6 students
studying astronomy, social studies or language arts. |
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