Academic Programs –> Rock Creek Park and Planetarium –> Ms. McMillan's class, Aiton E.S.
| Rock Creek Park & Planetarium |
| During this unit students examine the solar system, focusing on the sun, planets, and other orbiting bodies. Students explore how the movement of the earth and moon create days, months, and years, and investigate the relative size of the planets and sun. While at Rock Creek Park, students enjoy a planetarium presentation on the solar system, and then examine the plants and animals on display in the Nature Center. Finally, students head out into the woods, where they identify plants and animals they encounter during a nature hike. |
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| Students pose wearing "junior ranger" hats. (top left) After learning about the solar system in the planetarium, Ms. McMillan's class poses for a picture. (top right) Students enjoy exploring various animal and plant specimens at the "please touch" table. (right) While enjoying a nature walk through the woods, students climb a small hill. (below left) Students pause for a brief rest during their hike. (below right) |  |
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