Level: Elementary 3-4 Great Connection: Earth, Moon, and Sun
incorporates a series of hand-on activities to teach students
about the Earth, its Moon, and the Sun. Books, posters and
videos provide the factual information needed. Creative writing
and several extension activities are included in the teacher's
guidebook and round out the program. Some of the topics covered
include: Seasons, Eclipses, Rotation and Revolution, the Water
Cycle, and a comparison of the structures of the Earth, Moon and
Sun. Vaughn Martin (Easton Elementary School) Designed in 2001
for the Northern Maine Museum of Science Travelling Trunks
Library from grant monies received from Maine School of Math and
Science for NASA-related educational projects. Great Connection
trunk was designed using the following guidelines established by
the Maine State Learning Results. Science and Technology
Elementary 3-4 F. THE EARTH || 2. Demonstrate an understanding
that many things about the Earth occur in cycles that vary in
length and frequency. 3.