Earth in Space
Teacher Training Module

This module is a professional development resource of the Virginia Department of Education, developed by the Science Museum of Virginia for astronomy in grades 1 through 6.

EIS Introduction and Overview (PDF 432 kB)

SOL correlations; curriculum notes; instructions for using the module; grades 1–6.

EIS Powerpoint Presentation (PDF 176 kB)

Overview for Teachers (for presentation or projection, select "Full Screen" from the Adobe Reader "Window" menu).

EIS Workshop 1: Sky Works (PDF 1.12 MB)

History of ideas about the universe; comparison of Earth-centered and sun-centered systems; grades 1–6.

EIS Workshop 2: As the World Turns (PDF 679 kB)

Day and night, rotation and seasons; grades 1 and 3.

EIS Workshop 3: Here Comes the Sun (PDF 837 kB)

Earth-moon-sun system and model; comparison of Earth, moon and sun; grades 3 and 4.

EIS Workshop 4: I See the Moon (PDF 879 kB)

Moon phases, eclipses; Apollo mission science; grades 3, 4 and 6.

EIS Workshop 5: Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall (PDF 799 kB)

Shape of orbit; cycle of the seasons; Earth’s tilt; grades 3, 4 and 6.

EIS Workshop 6: Time and Tide (PDF 1.08 MB)

The pattern of tides; gravity and tidal forces; grades 3, 4 and 6.

EIS Workshop 7: Solar System (PDF 877 kB)

Solar System Model; characteristics of the planets; grade 6.

EIS Workshop 8: Space Explorations (PDF 639 kB)

Timeline of space exploration; activities and resources; grade 6.

EIS Appendix (PDF 402 kB)

Selected SOLs and Teacher Resource Guide explanations; grades 1–6.

This module of instructional materials serves to support the first- through sixth-grade teacher in the classroom, covering every component of Earth in space, space science, and astronomy-related standards in the Virginia Science Standards of Learning and related Teacher Resource Guide.

The activity that is the subject of this document was supported in whole or in part by funds allocated to the Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Department of Edcuation, through Title II, Part B of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Programs of the Improving America's School Act of 1994 (IASA), U. S. Department of Education. However, the opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U. S. Department of Education, and no official endorsement by the U. S. Department of Education should be inferred.