The SkyTellers package can be ordered from the LPI Online Store. The package contains a video DVD and Resource Guide. While the intended audience is children ages 5–13, SkyTellers has engaged children and adults of all ages. Planetariums, museums, classrooms, libraries, after-school, home-school and family programs all are using and enjoying SkyTellers!
The DVD contains ten traditional Native American stories, each coupled with a science story. The stories explore:
| Day and Night |
Stars |
| Seasons |
Galaxies |
| Sun |
Constellations |
| Moon Phases |
Polaris |
| Meteors |
Solar System |
The Native American stories intentionally are presented without any graphics. Program facilitators are encouraged to invite the children to close their eyes and use their imaginations as the starscape moves slowly overhead. The science stories have a few, carefully selected, illustrations to help the children understand the concepts presented.
SkyTellers can be played on a DVD player, and projected onto a television screen or through an LCD projector.
The Resource Guide contains activities, games, fun facts, background information, and additional resource suggestions designed to provide the presenter with materials to help the children further explore each SkyTellers' topic. The SkyTellers Web site contains additional materials.
For additional information about SkyTellers, please contact:
Becky Nelson
Education Specialist, SkyTellers
Lunar and Planetary Institute
3600 Bay Area Boulevard
Houston, TX 77058
281-486-2166
bnelson@lpi.usra.edu
Last updated
January 3, 2007
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