| Activities! |
The heart of this website--a collection of hands-on
activities that use paper plates to supplement lessons in astronomy and
other disciplines. Required surfing, from Analemmas to Zoetropes. |
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| AFTAPP |
Astronomy Foundations Through Art & Paper Plates (AFTAPP), a
program in which teachers fuse informed stargazing, related lore, and modern
astronomical discoveries into their own interpretation of specific
constellations. Participants make artistic tiles that represents their
modern understanding of those constellations. |
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| Analemma Project |
Trace the path of the noon sun across the earth for one year
to recreate an analemma, the figure-8 shape seen on some globes. |
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| AstroCamp |
Experience a stargazing adventure at an astronomy
camp for kids in Three Rivers, Michigan. |
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| Awards |
Kind acknowledgments from a few Internet interests who found
this site to be interesting. |
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| Background |
Information on round paper instruments (volvelles) that date
to the 15th century; the use of paper plates in the past; and the
development of the Paper Plate Education website and materials. |
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| Bad Moons Rising |
Excerpts from children's picture books that depict the moon
erroneously. |
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| Credits |
A partial listing of contributors to the collective effort
of Paper Plate Education . |
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| FAQ |
Some frequently (and less-than-frequently) asked questions. |
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| Feedback |
Form to e-mail comments and questions to Chuck Bueter. |
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| Full Circle |
Exquisite art constructed from paper plates which honors the
circle. |
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| Hot Tub Astronomy |
Some non-paper activities are conducive for use in the spa,
the premiere stargazing site. |
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| Lighting Issues |
Save the heritage of the night sky through better use of
outdoor lights. (Site expanded to www.nightwise.org.) |
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| Links |
A list of websites with related material and paper plate
activities published independently of Paper Plate Education. |
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| Objectives |
Fusing the enthusiasm and talent of space scientists and educators
to yield appreciation for and understanding of the firmament.
Here are a few measurable steps.
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| Photo Gallery |
Pictures of people doing paper plate activities. |
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| Publications |
A list of references for papers and posters relating to
paper plate activities, from 1992 to 2002. |
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| Transit
of Venus Introduction |
Features the June 8, 2004, celestial spectacle in which the
disk of Venus is seen passing in front of the sun. Much more content
at www.transitofvenus.org. |
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| Transit of Venus Program |
Resources for educators and planetarians covering the
transit of Venus. Includes DVD and data CD set; optional audio CD;
optional slides; digital images; animations and video clips; and links to
other materials. |
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| Upcoming Events |
Current or upcoming celestial highlights with suggested
paper plate activities to accompany them. |
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Video/DVD/
Streaming Video |
Excerpts
of pictures and instructions from the
70-minute Paper Plate Astronomy videotape/DVD, which demonstrates the
construction and use of nine paper plate activities and variations;
also links to videotape/DVD order form. |
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| What's New? |
An ongoing list of material that is added to the website.
See this page to stay current with all changes, corrections, and additions
to Paper Plate Education. |
