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Master Books Intro to Astronomy Curriculum Pack

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MBIACP
Grade 7-8
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Master Books Intro to Astronomy Curriculum Pack
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Intro to Astronomy Teacher Guide (In stock)
Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky (In stock)
Master Books Intro to Astronomy Curriculum Pack
Master Books Intro to Astronomy Curriculum Pack
SKU
MBIACP
Grade 7-8
Our Price
$54.98 $54.98 $38.45
Rainbow Savings: $16.53

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Publisher's Description of Master Books Intro to Astronomy Curriculum Pack

In Intro to Astronomy, junior high students will learn the basics of stargazing with or without a telescope. In the student text, The Stargazer’s Guide to the Night Sky, Dr. Jason Lisle comprehensively guides your student through the field of astronomy and its declaration of the glory of God. This Christian homeschool science curriculum will teach them to identify stars, planets, and constellations, while discovering God’s incredible design of the universe!

In this course packed with 150 beautiful, full-color star-charts, students will discover:

  • How the phases of the moon work
  • When the next solar eclipse will take place
  • The brightest start in the west
  • How to find Saturn
  • What solar objects may be seen without binoculars or telescope
  • and so much more!

Intro to Astronomy Curriculum Pack Includes:

Intro to Astronomy Teacher Guide

  • Suggested daily schedule—saving you time!
  • Worksheets
  • Quizzes
  • Answer Keys

The Stargazer’s Guide to the Night Sky

Explore the night sky, identify stars, constellations, and even planets as Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a masters and PhD in astrophysics, guides your student in examining the beauty of God’s Creation with 150 full color star-charts! The Stargazer’s Guide to the Night Sky now includes the FREE Stargazer’s Planisphere. This chart helps your student locate the positions of stars on any night of the year so they can better enjoy God’s amazing night sky.

Course Features:

  • 30-45 minutes per lesson, 2-3x per week
  • Perforated, 3-hole punched worksheets
  • Recommended Grade Level: 7th - 8th
Category Description for Intro to Astronomy

Explore the wonders of the night sky with your junior high homeschool student in Master Books’ Intro to Astronomy curriculum! Using the fascinating Star Gazer’s Guide to the Night Sky from Dr. Jason Lisle, students will identify stars, constellations, and even planets. They will also learn how to to stargaze with a telescope, binoculars, or even your naked eye. Best of all, students will discover the majestic beauty of God's vast universe as they explore the awe-inspiring field of astronomy.  Along with the full-color Text, you will need the Teacher Guide for the one-year course. The Teacher Guide contains a suggested schedule (30-45 minutes per lesson, 2-3x per week), worksheets, quizzes, answer keys and optional lab activities. A good telescope is recommended but not required. The Intro to Astronomy Package includes the Star Gazer’s Guide and the Teacher Guide.

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Grades:7-8
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