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1. Demo: Gyroscope

   1.  Earth as a Gyroscope

2. Lesson: Earth in Space

3. Activity: Yardstick Eclipses​

4. Lab:

   1. True North & Local Noon

      1. Video of Lab​

      2. Time of Local Noon (answer)

   2. Eratosthenes's Method for Measuring the Size of the Earth​

      1. Cosmos, Episode 1, Eratosthenes​

      2. Eratosthenes Project Teachers Guide, Student Guide

5. Assessment: Overview; Why Assess at All?

6. Equity

   1. Profile of an Earth Scientist

   2. Discussion

7. Connection to Core Science​

8. Any Other Discussion

9. Field Project

   1. Introduction

   2. Example Plan for the Day: 2024

10. Star Party. We need to discuss whether or not we are having a star party, Go to Day 5.​

 

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