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G L I M P S E S

with Logical Lana McNair!

Geo-Lens Introduction to Moons, Planets, Stars & Earth Science (GLIMPSES)

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GLIMPSESTM are FREE instructional materials available for K-12 teachers using Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards to teach Astronomy, Space Science/Space Systems, and Earth Science/Earth Systems.

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The current materials are designed for use WITH OR WITHOUT reading LANA & THE WATER (by Morgan Young), the middle grade novel featuring Logical Lana McNair and her magic telescope. Recommended for children in Grades 4 through 7, the novel introduces space science and astronomy concepts as it explores the relationship between celestial constellations and the Greek mythological characters for which they are named. It can also be read aloud to children in Grades 2 and 3.

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Logical Lana McNair appears throughout the materials to zero in on important topics with her telescope's Geo-LensTM. She offers cool science facts in an entertaining manner!

For Teachers & Library Media Specialists

Scroll down to download GLIMPSES, order the novel, or view astronomy resources.

Click on the bar below to DOWNLOAD GLIMPSES, including: lesson plans, a discussion guide, science project ideas, quizzes, puzzles, and other resources that correspond to state standards across various grade levels.

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If you would like a copy of LANA & THE WATER for your classroom or library, you can order it HERE via Amazon.com or anywhere books are sold. For a bulk-order discount or help with donor funding requests for your organization or school, please send an email to MorganYoungBooks@Gmail.com

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ASTRONOMY LINKS

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ASTRONOMY FOR KIDS:  http://www.kidsastronomy.com/

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ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE:  http://www.astronomy.com/observing/astro-for-kids

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CONSTELLATION GUIDE:  https://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations

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CONSTELLATIONS BRAINPOP:  https://www.brainpop.com/science/space/constellations/

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GALILEO BRAINPOP:  https://www.brainpop.com/science/famousscientists/galileogalilei/

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AQUARIUS CONSTELLATION:  http://www.astronomytrek.com/aquarius-the-water-carrier/

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SEE AQUARIUS:  http://earthsky.org/constellations/aquarius-heres-your-constellation

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ASTRONOMY PIC OF THE DAY:  http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

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GENERAL ASTRONOMY TERMS:  http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-terms/

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FIND OBSERVATORY NEAR YOU:  http://www.go-astronomy.com/observatories.htm

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AMATEUR ASTRONOMY AT HOME:  https://www.angieslist.com/articles/amateur-astronomy-home.htm

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