Discovery Dome Teacher`s User Manual Columbus City Schools
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1. irzcoven ome 9 Discovery Dome Teacher s User Manual Columbus City Schools Science Department For more information and CCS video Tutorials go to the CCS Science Department Website Columbus City Schools Page 1 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Discovery Dome Teacher s User Manual Table of Discovery Dome INtrOductiOn cece cece cece cece ae cueecseseeseueessueeesseeessusessueesegs 3 Discovery Dome Introductory Letter to 4 Discovery Dome Set Up Directions with 5 Discovery Dome Inventory Check 5 9 Discovery Dome Accommodations for Physically Challenged 10 Discovery Dome Rules and Safety 11 Discovery Dome 12 Discovery Dome To Do Check 13 Discovery Dome Inspection 14 Discovery Dome Video Information amp 15 Discovery Dome Picture 1 31 Discove2. Suggestions O O O O Columbus City Schools Determine where the Discovery Dome will be located _ Gym check for schedule conflicts _ Lunchroom Arrange for breakfast and lunch to be eaten in classrooms if need be ____ Auditorium Arrange for changes in classes and activities if need be Notify the office and custodians of the position of the Discovery Dome Send the Discovery Dome Parent Letter home with your students Arrangements have been made for pick up return of Discovery Dome Pick up person Date of Pick up Return person Date of return Determine set up time Determine take down time Create a Schedule of classes involved Invite parents to participate as volunteers Become familiar with suggested lessons and included programs Page 13 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Discovery Dome Inspection Sheet Upon receiving the Discovery Dome it is important to inspect all of the equipment to be certain that it is in working order and in place Please place a check or mark in the box to indicate that each piece of equipment is in satisfactory condition If there are any problems with an item please list in the appropriate box and notify the Science Department Teacher Name School Pick Up Date Pack Up Date Eu pment Tile Pickup Packed Up Bose Black Box Speaker _ Large Newtonian mirror in hard case USB cable 2 adaptors for Large
3. Next form new groups each with one a student expert from the original groups Each expert should share information with the other people in the group until all questions have been discussed 3 Gallery Walk Teachers or students post various graphic or textual displays around the room Clusters of students quietly circulate the room and interact around them in a purposeful way often leaving behind written comments as they go 4 Formal Informal Debate Split students into Two groups Pose a question and assign each a group a different side of the issue to debate Allow time for students to confer and prepare their side Give each group a specific amount of uninterrupted time to explain their position Give both sides a few minutes to prepare for rebuttals and allow each side to give a rebuttal Columbus City Schools Page 42 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012
4. composition of Saturn s different moons and the conditions on Saturn itself The video is primarily computer generated which leads to some amazing renderings of the ringed planet I did find the video to be higher level and very detailed Many students would find it interesting but teacher would need to have supplemental information to help water the content down Recommendations When using this movie a good source for supplemental info is http nineplanets org saturn html http solarsystem nasa gov planets profile cfm Ob ject Saturn Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Columbus City Schools Page 28 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Name School Grade Taught Recommendations Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Columbus City Schools Page 29 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Name School Grade Taught Recommendations Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Columbus City Schools Page 30 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Discovery Dome Media Player Picture amp Feature Information Inside of the Media Player 3 96 there are several pictures and t
5. 4 Adjust the focus 5 Adjust the flat mirror tilt bottom ring of the grid is approximately 2 above the bottom edge of the spherical mirror 6 Adjust the Newtonian lid usually tilting forward to position the projected horizon approximately 3 to 4 feet above the floor Final Checks 1 Projected image should not be over the top of the flat mirror 2 Projected image should not be below the convex mirror 3 Media Show menu strip red should be slightly above the top of the spherical mirror 4 Adjust projector focus as necessary Packing Up 1 Turn off all of the equipment and take down the Newtonian mirror and projector 2 Place the Flat mirror into its respective case 3 Move the equipment to the center of the dome 4 Face the door while inside of the dome and grab the dome near the bottom rim Pull the bottom of the dome carefully but yet quickly over your head to settle letting the air out Turn off the Dome Fan Unplug the projector computer and put in their respective case Place the computer power cord in the Computer Bag e 7 Place the USB wire and projector power cord into the Projector Wire Bag Disconnect the audio wires from the sound system Place the audio wires into the Sound Wire Bag 9 To pack the equipment into the case put the Sound Box on the side with the wheels 10 The other equipment can be placed into the case accordingly Be careful with the Flat Mirror 11 Place the table onto the top of th
6. To explicitly instruct model and Columbus City Schools Page 41 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 coach students to develop effective collaborative discussion techniques through think aloud and role play To clarify ideas reflect feelings resolve different points of view and pose questions to students To encourage students to return to text to clarify verify and extend meaning The observer will see The teacher facilitating student centered collaborative discussions The teacher modeling and coaching appropriate collaborative discussion interactions The teacher and students making connections inferring summarizing synthesizing analyzing text elaborating and responding before during and after reading The students engaging in collaborative discussion related to text before during and after reading in pairs or small groups Strategies 1 Carousel Using poster paper write one guiding question on each poster paper Number of posters will vary Hang the posters around the room Group students into small groups and give each group a different color marker Students rotate to each poster and answer the question or comment on other answers Students share main ideas from the poster they started at 2 Jigsaw Students are grouped into small groups with 5 students in each group Each group is responsible for discussing one question while everyone in the group records information
7. and a strong partnership with museums and universities the Discovery Dome brings the excitement of museum quality shows presenting a wide range of educational topics Before being able to use the Discovery Dome teachers will need to complete two different training sessions The training sessions will instruct teachers the proper usage of the dome set up and take down procedures as well as the use of the software involved in running the different programs This user manual contains many different sections in the general usage of the Discovery Dome Also included are lessons that can be used before during and after students experience the Discovery Dome Be sure to read through this manual in detail as the usage of the Discovery Dome is much more technical than the Star Lab If there are any questions or would like to receive training please contact the Columbus City Schools Science office at 365 5297 Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another Plato Columbus City Schools Page 3 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 INTRODUCTORY LETTER TO PARENTS Dear Parents Our class will be engaged in learning science through the Discovery Dome interactive planetarium The Discovery Dome is a portable inflatable planetarium that students will be going into to learn about our Earth and the Universe that surrounds us Inside of the dome students will experience a 36
8. in grades 4th through 7th Before starting the lesson it is advisable to preview the movie This dialogue would be used for the movie Earths Wild Ride Teacher Pre Viewing Discussions would take place in the classroom before enterin the Discovery Dome Ladies and gentleman today we are going to be using the Discovery Dome in Science class Earlier in the week I sent home with you a letter to give to your parents that explained a little about the Discovery Dome and the purpose for our class using it Before I start our lesson I would first like to go over some of the different safety rules that you will need to follow while visiting the Discovery Dome There are several things to remember while in the Discovery Dome 1 No shoes are allowed inside of the dome please be sure to be wearing socks 2 Do not take any sharp objects into Discovery Dome i e pencils pens etc 3 When walking into the Discovery Dome be careful to not trip on the different doorways 4 When you get inside of the Discovery Dome do not use a loud voice your voices will carry inside of the dome because of the acoustics 5 Upon entering please sit to far side of the doorway There is not much light inside of the dome so be very careful Columbus City Schools Page 35 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Teacher While inside of the Discovery Dome AS you can tell voices carry inside of here It is very import
9. is appropriate for Name School Grade Taught Recommendations Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Columbus City Schools Page 26 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Saturn The Ring World Il Saturn is the true Lord of the Rings After nearly seven years in transit the two story Cassini Huygens spacecraft began orbiting Saturn on July 1 2004 Cassini continues to explore Saturn and its moons during its extended mission while the Huygens probe had landed on the surface of Titan Saturn s largest moon The Cassini Saturn encounter began with a flyby of Saturn s farthest moon Phoebe In Saturn The Ring World II viewers will get an up close and personal experience with one of the universes most popular planets Ring World is narrated by Star Trek s John Billingsley Dr Phlox on ENTERPRISE and was produced by NASA s Jet Propulsion Laboratory Grade Level Middle School and High School Students Running Time Appx 23 minutes Columbus City Schools Page 27 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Movie Reviews Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Name Eric S School Ridgeview MS Grade Taught 7 Saturn The Ring World II chronicles the Cassini Huygens Spacecraft as it travels through our Solar System and around Saturn and its different moons The movie discusses the
10. 0 degree presentation on a variety of Science topics and concepts that they are studying in science class This will be an exciting experience for your child We are confident the following benefits will result from your child s participation in the Discovery Dome e Reinforcement of grade level science content and practices e Fostering curiosity awareness and creativity e Increased scientific knowledge e Growth in ability to understand phenomena and science in the world around us e Having fun with science In addition to the opportunity to visit and participate in the Discovery Dome your student will be working on several grade level specific lessons that coincide with what they will be observing in the Discovery Dome These lessons will provide the students with an increased awareness of science and an opportunity to apply their newly obtained knowledge through hands on activities The science activities allow children to use critical thinking and problem solving skills If you have any further questions feel free to contact your student s science teacher Science is not merely a collection of facts printed in an encyclopedia It is a living adventure of the human spirit Source Unknown Columbus City Schools Page 4 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Discovery Dome Set Up Directions Space Requirement e 12 foot ceiling w o obstructions i e ceiling fans lights or vents e 20 20 foot ar
11. Flashight S DellComputeracae _ DellComputerPower Gord S O Discovery Dome Columbus City Schools Page 14 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Discovery Dome Video Picture Information amp Reviews Earth s Wild Ride Produced in collaboration with Rice University through NASA s Immersive Earth Project Imagine Earth were a distant place you once called home but could never visit again What would you remember most about the planet and how would you describe it to your grandchildren Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081 a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony Conversation leads to contrasts between the moon the only home the granddaughter knows and the Earth where the grandfather has spent most of his life As they watch the Moon s shadow move across Earth the grandfather tells stories of crashing asteroids erupting volcanoes roaring dinosaurs electrifying lightning and booming thunder Each experience begins with a telescope view of the dynamic Earth in stark contrast with the unchanging lunar landscape Earth s Wild Ride is like many tales shared by grandparents over the centuries except the old country is really another planet always visible from the moon base but totally unlike the granddaughter s world While learning about eclipses the ice age Earth s water cycle and differences b
12. already know what you want to show your students 7 Stellarium Celestia and Telescope are programs that can also be run without using the Media Show 3 96 If you want to use one of these programs click on the icon on the computer s main screen Audio Set Up 1 Carefully take out Bose surround sound system and labeled wires Black box 2 small speakers volume controller and labeled cables cort 2 On the back of the Bose speaker system plug in the labeled power cord to the bottom port AC input 3 Connect the Volume Controller control pod to the second port from the bottom 4 Inthe third port from the bottom connect the Sound Box cord to the laptop plug into the headphone port on the right side of the computer make sure switch is turned ON on the sound box 5 Connect each individual Bose speaker to the left and right ports 6 Adjust base compensation knob to preference Columbus City Schools Page 7 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Alignment Set up in following order Flat Mirror Spherical Mirror Dome 1 Start Media Show Mirror load a button set select the grid image button 100 Adjust the projectors zoom full out small image not large and close up Adjust vertical position of the flat mirror so that the projected frame is approximately 1 down from the top edge of the mirror Depending on the projector sometimes the height of the projector feet must be increased
13. ant that you are quiet and not talking to your neighbors because it will be difficult for others to hear Display the Apollo Moon Button 98 As you can tell the image that is being displayed was taken on the moon during the Apollo missions Possible Questions fo Ask 1 Do you see Earth in the background 2 Why does the Earth have different colors 3 What do the different colors represent Wait for feedback from the students and create more discussion Answers can be found in the Earth s Wild Ride Movie Script Teacher Now we are going to be watching a movie called Earth s Wild Ride The movie is set into the future and has three characters a grandfather and his two grandchildren The three of them are on the surface of the moon at a moon base looking back at Earth Like many curious kids the grandchildren are asking all kinds of questions about Earth Sit back relax and enjoy the show I will be stopping the movie every few minutes ask some questions Be ready to answer and discuss them If the dome blower has not already been turned down from the highest setting have a student leave the dome turn down the blower and then reenter Once the presentation is ready remember to Velcro the front airlock door closed On the Media Player 3 96 click the button to activate Earth s Wild Ride At the 6 20 mark during the movie press pause the Media Player Red Tab and ask the students some of the following questions Ques
14. ce such as an incandescent light bulb or heater This will damage the Dome 8 Have at least two working flashlights L E D Utility Lights Make sure the L E D Utility Lights are fully charged before use 9 Do not leave the equipment in the Discover Dome unattended or protected when not in use The Dome may still be setup while projection equipment is removed 10 During the non use of the Discovery Dome turn the LCS projector off 11 Do not set up the Discovery Dome outside the Discovery Dome is for inside use only 12 During non use of Discovery Dome turn the LCD projector off 13 Do not set up the Discover Dome outside The Discovery Dome is for inside use only 14 Dome Trained Teacher should always be the first person in and out of the Dome No students should be alone in the Dome 15 Always make sure there is a clear path out of the Dome in the event in of an emergency 16 Never set up the Dome at the edge of the stage where individuals could possibly fall off 17 In case of Dome deflation check the fan and electric cord If the fan cannot be restarted please evacuate students 18 In case of an emergency have the trained teacher lift up the side of the Dome for immediate exit Do not use the entry exit tunnel in an emergency Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Page 11 Discovery Dome Expectations 1 Due to the shape of the Discovery Dome voices are am
15. d last year but not many used it I have already signed up for the training and reserved it for later this school year I thought it would be wise to use have it at school while we are studying about Space in our Science class Teacher 3 What is the Discovery Dome it sounds really cool I have been trained for the Star Lab is it similar Teacher 1 Well it is a portable planetarium that has many more capabilities than the Star Lab You can not only show the different stars and their constellations but students can watch different 360 degree HD movies that completely surround them It has BOSE surround sound and is pretty awesome Columbus City Schools Page 38 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Teacher 2 That sounds so cool I want to use it with my students too can show a movie to the students and I can just sit back and relax Teacher 1 Well Name is not designed for that Yes it is important that the students are mesmerized by the amazing technology and are getting excited for Science However the Science Department has spent a great deal of time and money in creating a User s Manual The User s Manual has a ton of activities lessons that coincide with the programs that can be shown inside of the dome Teacher3 Yeah that sounds very similar to the Star Lab I used the Star Lab with my students and not only showed the students presentations inside of the dome but also used several activitie
16. e length fit the notch into the groove and screw tightly with fingers 5 Position the stand twelve inches from the back wall and twelve inches left of the air vent 6 Place the Newtonian on the stand and open the lid by unscrewing the knob and pull out then extend the side panels outward T Lr aj 7 7 157 Columbus City Schools Page 6 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 9 Attach the smaller secondary flat mirror to sliding shelf roughly 8 inches from projector Small Mirror 8 inches from projector 13 M T ww FO 4 no m 04 e p gt pig AX 4 10 Take the cap off of the projector s lens 11 Turn on the laptop Password science 12 Double check that the WIFT access button is red located next to the DVD player port on the right hand side of the computer Opening the Program 1 Click the Media Show 3 96 Icon top portion of the home screen 2 At the top of the screen a Red Tool bar will appear at the top left corner click on Load Set 3 Anew screen will pop up click on Columbus Set 4 Different media shows will appear in top right of tool bar click on chosen video segment 5 You may also use the left and right arrow buttons to cycle through the videos 6 Several of the links are either images or segments of videos Be sure to click on the program that you want to use It is recommended to
17. e materials once everything else is packed into the case 12 Place the equipment onto the cart pp Columbus City Schools Page 8 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Discovery Dome Inventory Check list Audio Equipment e Black box speaker 2 small speakers e Volume control knob e Sound box to laptop wire e Power Cord for sound system e Small Newtonian mirror with case e Big mirror in hard case e Table with collapsible legs e Dome Tent e Fan e Optima projector and case with power cord and USB cable Accessories e Large flashlight light stick 2 small flashlights e Extension cord e Black surge protector 2 adaptors for large flashlight light stick e Orange bag containing Dome patch kit Laptop e Dell laptop and case e Power Cord Columbus City Schools Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Page 9 Discovery Dome Accommodations for Special Needs Students Because of its unique design the Discovery Dome can accommodate visitors who are restricted to wheelchairs have walkers or have special needs Instead of having these individuals use the entrance door they can enter and exit the planetarium by going in and out under the edge of the dome Individuals who have special needs should be brought into the dome before the rest of the visitors Begin by turning up the fan to the highest setting so that the Discovery Dome become
18. ea ona clean floor Be sure to sweep the area that will be exposed to the dome The gray area inside of the dome needs to be kept clean e Nearby power source 16 5 Newtonian 2 Optional Seating folding chairs for adult seating Mirror projection system pro y 1 7 positioned near the rear wall 3 i Air Blower System Operator Airlock Door 4 Continuous entry and exist without disrupting the presentation or deflating Chair stool or sitting on the floor Setting Up 1 Unzip the dome bag with dome door facing front 2 Unroll the dome away from dome door 3 If needed re position the dome when slightly inflated 4 Tilt the blower upright then attach the hose to the blower fan and secure with the Velcro 5 Turn the blower on high and hold the entrance door at the seam of the dome until it inflates 6 Once the dome is fully inflated you can use the light stick and hang it near the doorway entrance Columbus City Schools Page 5 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Supplies 1 Put the following items in the dome by sliding under the inflated dome Newtonian minus cover laptop storage container at least one chair and flashlight from storage container Enter the dome with the flashlight sideways Hang the flashlight on the fixture above the doorway Assemble the portable stand from the storage container all of the legs must be sam
19. etween the Earth and Moon the audience is taken on a roller coaster like ride through canyons of raging rivers and hot flowing lava Adventure and appreciation for home fill this 20 minute journey back to the Earth Grade Level 2 through 8 Running Time 20 minutes Columbus City Schools Page 15 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Movie Reviews Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Name Eric S School Ridgeview MS Grade Taught 7 My students overall enjoyed Earth s Wild Ride The video is geared towards elementary students grades 3 5 but my seventh graders were very entertained The movie correlates to the seventh grade curriculum when it has several parts about volcanoes eclipses and water Earths Wild Ride is recommended if you want to show the coolness of the Discovery Dome however it is not the greatest way to teach content Recommendations To support the development of Science concepts with Earths Wild Ride I would teach several of the lessons that are included in this User s Manual or are on the Science Department website Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Columbus City Schools Page 16 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Name School Grade Taught Recomme
20. exts under discussion b Build on other s talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others c Pose and respond to questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others Primary levels Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion d Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions The role of the teacher is The role of the student is To create an environment that To read assigned text and promotes engagement in participate in collaborative collaborative conversations about discussion in pairs small groups or in text a whole group setting To guide students to elaborate on To be an effective listener provide evidence for and extend respecting the opinions of others their thinking about topics of inquiry To clarify ideas reflect feelings To be an effective listener who is resolve different points of view and respectful of the opinions of others pose questions to peers To facilitate the students To connect text to personal collaborative conversation around experiences other text and the topics of inquiry world To balance peer interaction and To return to text to clarify verify teacher guidance providing multiple and extend meaning and varied opportunities for students to discuss before during and after reading
21. ing the movie how do you think this canyon was possibly formed 4 Grandpa and his two grandchildren lived on the moon during Earths Wild Ride do you think human beings will be able to live on the moon How would that be accomplished Before having the students exit the Discovery Dome have a student exit first and turn the Discovery Dome blower to highest setting Teacher I hope that you have enjoyed the presentation as you leave the Discovery Dome please exit through the door one at a time Please still remain quiet as our voices carry Columbus City Schools Page 37 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 iscover 3 Discovery Dome Professional learning Communit Example Dialoque Narrator After the logistical details of the Discovery Dome are complete it is important to think about how the Discovery Dome will be used with your students Please join us for a science PLC and hear how the Discovery Dome can support your science goals Grade Level or Content area teachers are seated around a table going over general information Teacher 1 Good Morning I have some amazing information to share with you all Teacher 2 What is it what is it Teacher 1 I was at Northgate last evening for our Science Lead Meeting and found out that the district has purchased a new piece of equipment called the Discovery Dome they actually bought it in the fall of 2012 Some teachers were traine
22. ions Columbus City Schools Page 20 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Name School Grade Taught Recommendations Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Columbus City Schools Page 21 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Name School Grade Taught Recommendations Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Columbus City Schools Page 22 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 IBEX Search for the Edge of the Solar System This movie is for observers with an appreciation for the challenges of space science and a desire to learn more about science research IBEX Search for the Edge of the Solar System follows the creation of NASA s Interstellar Boundary Explorer IBEX Audiences will get an in depth look at the mission and how IBEX is collecting high speed atoms to create a map of our Solar system and beyond IBEX is narrated by two curious teenagers audiences will hear from the scientists and engineers that developed the IBEX mission and created the spacecraft and get the latest updates on the mission s discoveries It also introduces the basics to our solar system and the Universe around
23. iverse While looking through the 5 telescope the students along with the planetarium audience explore the Galilean Moons Saturn s rings and spiral structure of galaxies During their conversation with the astronomer they also learn about the discoveries of Galileo Huygens Newton Hubble and many others Engaging and appealing to audiences of all ages Two Small Pieces of Glass traces the history of the telescope from Galileo s modifications to a child s spyglass using two small pieces of glass to the launch of NASA s Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy It explores the wonder and discovery made by astronomers throughout the last 400 years Grade Level All Ages Running Time Appx 23 minutes Columbus City Schools Page 19 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Movie Reviews Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Name Eric S School Ridgeview MS Grade Taught 7 Two Pieces of Glass is a great way to introduce the creation of telescopes to students Its presentation is awe inspiring as the 360 degree format is mesmerizing to anyone observing The movie is geared to all ages and focuses much Recommendations To support science concepts in this movie I recommend using the program Stellarium to help students extend knowledge of stars and constellations Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendat
24. llo 98 is a button that can be used as an image that can be displayed on the interior of the dome This image can be up on the dome as students walk in and get seated for the presentation The image portrays the moonscape of our Moon during one of the Apollo missions St Peters 97 is a button that can be used as an image that can be displayed on the interior of the dome This image can be up on the dome as students walk in and get seated for the presentation The image portrays the interior of St Peter s Basilica in Vatican City Columbus City Schools Page 31 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Petra 96 is a button that can be used as an image that can be displayed on the interior of the dome This image can be up on the dome as students walk in and get seated for the presentation Petra is a historical and archaeological city in the Jordanian governorate of that is famous for its rock cut architecture and water conduit system Life of a Star Sequence 91 is a button that has twenty three images of stars in different phases of their life sequence See the following pages for title names ISS 90 is a button that can be used as an image that can be displayed on the interior of the dome This image can be up on the dome as students walk in and get seated for the presentation The image shows to astronauts working on the International Space Station I would not recommend using this button because
25. ndations Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Columbus City Schools Page 17 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Name School Grade Taught Recommendations Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Columbus City Schools Page 18 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Two Small Pieces of Glass The Amazing Telescope 47 IMILOA a m LAs camasa oci ONT AG RR SMALL P IECES OF VS Four hundred years ago a simple adjustment to a child s spyalaes E revealed for the first time an infinite Land perplexing universe to our eyes a and imaginations Join us today as e n e Z the world s great telescopes born Be serendipitous moment gaze OPES T even further into the distant past and into our future leor A v ven H While attending a local star party two students learn how the telescope has helped us understand our place in space and how telescopes continue to expand our understanding of the Universe Their conversation with a local astronomer enlightens them on the history of the telescope and the discoveries these wonderful tools have made The students see how telescopes work and how the largest observatories in the world use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the un
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27. one of the astronauts does not have his shirt on in the picture Trailers amp Enchanted Reef Trailers 89 amp 88 are buttons that are showing products which are available for purchase for the Discovery Dome Time Telescope 87 is a button that shows several unidentified star images Target Image Sequence 86 is a button that has eighty six images of stars in different phases of their life sequence Many of the buttons have a title however some are not titled Columbus City Schools Page 32 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Media Player 3 95 Button 86 Space Images 1 Doradus 2 Tucanae 3 Abell 4 Abell 5 No title 6 Antennae Galaxies 7 Arches Cluster 8 Beta Pictoris 9 Betelgeuse 10 Boomerang Nebula 11 Cartwheel Galaxy 12 Milkway Center 13 Crab Nebula 14 Dumbbell Nebula 15 Eagle Nebula 16 Egg Nebula 17 Eskimo Nebula 18 Eta Carinae 19 No title 20 Gliese 21 Gravity Lens 22 Gum Nebula 23 No title 24 Helix Nebula 25 Hodge 26 Horsehead Nebula 27 Hourglass Nebula 28 Hubble Telescope Deep Field Columbus City Schools 29 Hyades 30 Lagoon Nebula 31 Leo Minor 32 LMC 33 Lynx 34 Lynx 35 No title 36 No title 37 No title 38 No title 39 No title 40 No title 41 No title 42 No title 43 No title 44 Massive Open Cluster 45 No title 46 No title 47 No title 48 No title 49 N
28. plified similar to a microphone effect There should be no talking while inside of the Discovery Dome 2 Presentations in the Dome may cause motion sickness precautions should be taken i e Imax Theaters 3 Students should be seated as far away as possible from the Dome equipment Students should sit a minimum of one foot from the Dome all and equipment 4 When students are entering exiting it is very important that the teacher MUST be in charge AT ALL TIMES and protect the equipment Do not assign a student to be in charge of Discovery Dome setup take down and protection of equipment 5 Suggested seating for students for the following activities a Movies all students should be seated with their backs to the equipment wall Near the door b Star field activities all students should sit around the perimeter of the Discovery Dome with their backs to the wall of the Dome 6 CCS approved programs already exist on the Discovery Dome computer Please do not download or use personal flash drives to load program to the Discovery Dome laptop Feel free to contact the Science Department if you find a great program to include on the Discovery Dome computer The Science Department will be happy to review it Review all expectations with students Columbus City Schools Page 12 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Discovery Dome To Do Checklist For use PRIOR to the Discovery Dome Session
29. r 2 Are the movies aligned with our state standards Columbus City Schools Page 39 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Teacher 3 The movies in particular are not aligned but the lessons that are in the Users Manual are aligned to the State Standards The movies are a part of the lesson unit These lessons and activities are very detailed and can be used either before or after using the dome Teacher 1 The question now becomes what lessons and activities do we want to use in addition to showing some of the different programs and presentations inside of the Discovery Dome We will need to review our State Standards and make sure the lessons that we use after using the Discovery Dome align with each other Teacher 2 Okay I can help with that Teacher 3 Tomorrow let s meet again and go over some of the information on the Science Website This should be beneficial for our students Teacher 2 I am excited to work together on this Columbus City Schools Page 40 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Collaborative Conversations Common Core ELA State Standards Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade level topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups a Follow agreed upon rules for discussions e g gaining the floor in respectful ways listening to others with care speaking one at a time about the topics and t
30. railers that can be viewed when in the Discovery Dome Below is a review of the way to observe the movies and pictures Also included is a short synopsis for each of the pictures 1 Click the Media Show 3 96 Icon top portion of the home screen 2 At the top of the screen a Red Tool bar will appear at the top left corner click on Load Set A new screen will pop up click on Columbus Set Different media shows will appear in top right of tool bar click on chosen video segment You may also use the left and right arrow buttons to cycle through the videos 9 Several of the links are either images or segments of videos Be sure to click on the program that you want to use It is recommended to already know what you want to show your students 7 Stellarium Celestia and Telescope are programs that can also be run without using the Media Show 3 96 If you want to use one of these programs click on the icon on the computer s main screen Picture Information Focus Image 100 is used for adjusting your Newtonian mirrors and LCD Projector To adjust the focus manipulate the LCD Projector and re position the different mirrors Follow the steps in the Set Up Section Planets 99 is a button that can be used as an image that can be displayed on the interior of the dome This image can be up on the dome as students walk in and get seated for the presentation The image portrays the eight planets in our Solar System Apo
31. ry Dome Media Player 3 96 Button 86 Space Images 33 Discovery Dome Media Player 3 96 Button 91 Space 34 Discovery Dome Sample Lesson Example 35 Discovery Dome Professional Learning Community Sample Dialogue 38 Collaborative Conversations Common Core ELA State Standards 41 Movie Information e Earth s Wild Ride e Two Small Pieces of Glass The Amazing Telescope e IBEX Search for the Edge of the Solar System e Saturn The Ring World Columbus City Schools Page 2 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Discovery Dome Introduction Greetings and welcome to the exciting world of Discovery Dome The Discovery Dome was purchased by the Columbus City Schools in the fall of 2011 to help bring science concepts to life and to give teachers and students a new way of exploring our Earth and the Universe that surrounds us The Discovery Dome is a portable inflatable planetarium that allows teachers to show star constellations space phenomena as well as science videos in a 360 degree format The Discovery Dome is different from the two Star Labs that the school district currently possesses This isn t your old crawl in star dome It offers a fully portable digital theater with true HD with full dome movies and zoom in digital star fields With support from NASA REASON
32. s as pre and post extension activities Teacher 1 What we need to figure out is how we want to use the Discovery Dome I am thinking about using the dome in teaching my fifth grade students about our Solar System and the other celestial bodies in space That aligns with our Fifth Grade State Science Standards It is so important that we make the time inside the dome useful and meaningful to our students It cant just be a Movie Time for the kids Teacher 2 Yeah I get it but if you sign it out can I use with it my students Teacher 3 Well yes and In order to use the Discovery Dome all teachers need to be trained by the Science Department If you are not trained you can not use it with your students What we can do is adjust our schedules that way the person who is trained can teach all of the students It is important that as many students can experience the dome You are welcome to come in and watch it with other classes Teacher 2 I guess that sounds good What about planning What activities should we use with the kids Teacher 1 Currently the Science Department has several movies that are all related to Earth and Space On the Science Department Website and in the Discovery Dome Teacher s Users Manual there are descriptions about each of the movies as well as lessons for elementary middle and high school grade levels The movies can be used as a gap lesson or as an extension to lessons that can be used in class Teache
33. s overinflated and starts lifting off of the floor Remove anything from the inside of the dome that maybe in contact with the edge Maneuver the individual to the side of the planetarium opposite the point where the entrance and inflation tubes attach to the dome With the help of a second person lift the side of the Discovery Dome and roll the person in the wheelchair under the material toward the center of the dome Drop the side of the dome back down behind the person and allow the dome to re inflate Once the dome has fully inflated have the rest of the students enter the dome through the entrance door Have the last person entering turn the fan to the lowest setting Have the person in the wheelchair then sit near the entrance door Once the lesson is over allow the rest of the group to leave and then remove the person in the wheelchair the same way that they were brought in Columbus City Schools Page 10 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Columbus City Schools Discovery Dome Safety Rules amp Regulation 1 No Shoes are allowed inside of the Discovery Dome 2 Participants should be wearing socks 3 No Food Drinks or Gum are allowed inside of the Discovery Dome 4 No pencils pens or sharp objects 5 No touching of the walls with feet or hands 6 No touching of the Discovery Dome equipment other than by a trained individual 7 Do not set the Discovery Dome near a heat sour
34. tions fo Ask 1 Why does the moon s surface appear blue 2 What is causing it 3 What is a lunar eclipse 4 How may a lunar eclipse look differently on the moon than on Earth 5 What are some things that people living on the Moon would need to do in order to survive Columbus City Schools Page 36 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Teacher What do you think so far Pretty amazing Press play on the Media Player Red Tab On the Media Player click pause at the 12 00 mark Questions to Ask 1 On Earth we had an Ice Age it snowed a great deal Why does the moon not have any snow 2 How were the Wooly Mammoths able to survive the harsh conditions of the Ice Age 3 What is a volcano 4 How do volcanoes erupt 5 Why does the moon have more craters than Earth 6 If an asteroid hit the Earth would humans be able to adapt and survive Wait for feedback and create more discussion Press play on the Media Player Red Tab Allow Earth s Wild Ride to finish completely While discussing you can leave the end of the movie on or end the movie and press one of the other buttons for an image to act as a back drop You may use Button 99 Planets Questions fo Ask 1 A large asteroid impact can kill animals and plant around the world Explain one possible reason why so many forms of life would die 2 How are clouds formed 3 Ariver flowed through the canyon dur
35. us Grade Level Upper Middle School amp High School Students Running Time Approximately 28 minutes Columbus City Schools Page 23 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Movie Reviews Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Name Eric S School Ridgeview MS Grade Taught 7 IBEX is a very technical and detailed oriented video At times the content can be a little dry and would be very difficult for younger viewers It does have some interesting information about the IBEX space probe however I found it to be boring I would recommend watching Two Pieces of Glass if your class is going to be learning about exploring the Solar System Recommendations To help support science concepts using this movie consider going to the website http ibex swri edu for a great deal of information the IBEX space probe Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it is appropriate for Columbus City Schools Page 24 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Name School Grade Taught Recommendations Name School Grade Level Taught Recommendations Columbus City Schools Page 25 Curriculum Leadership amp Development Science Department June 2012 Feel free to write down your opinion of the movie and what grade level it
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