Science Standards:
Scientific Models (Conceptual)
Objectives:
Materials:
Directions:
1. Rubber cement the white cover page to the outside of the
file folder such seam is on the left side of the folder.
2. Cut out the star circles from the index pages and rubber cement
back to back. It is not necessary (or possible) to line up the months on
one side with the other.
3. With the folder closed, cut the folder along the dotted line to
remove one corner of the folder.
4. With the folder open, cut out the interior hatched area as a window.
Begin by poking a hole through one side of the folder.
5. With the folder closed, place one staple the bottom side as indicated.
6. Insert the circular star disk so that the dates line adjacent to
the clock times and place staples as indicated. BE CAUTIOUS NOT TO PLACE
A STAPLE THROUGH THE STAR DISKS. You may wish to staple the upper right
hand corner somewhat less tightly to allow the star disk to be moved in
and out easily.
Procedure for Use:
To employ the star finder, you must know: 1) the current date, 2) the
current time, and 3) the direction which you are facing. First, rotate
the star wheel such that the current time is adjacent to the current date.
Second, rotate the entire assembly until the direction you are facing is
the same as the direction indicated at the bottom of the star finder. Start
with the novice side and move up to expert!
INSERT FIRST STAR WHEEL IMAGE
FIGURE 108
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INSERT SECOND STAR WHEEL IMAGE
FIGURE 109
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INSERT CONSTELLATION FINDER COVER
FIGURE 110
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