Planetarium
Secrets of the Sky
This lighthearted musical program uses intrigue to spark students' interest in astronomical phenomena.
Part of our series of traditional star shows that highlight seasonal constellations and night sky objects visible from the New England area. Similar in content but with educational targets modified for the age groups indicated, each show is designed to leave students with an appreciation and familiarity of the night sky.
| Format | Planetarium Show |
| Grades | K – 2 |
| Author | n/a |
| Source/Publisher | n/a |
| Location | Planetarium — Museum of Science, Boston |
| Website | n/a |
| Reservation | Required at least two weeks in advance |
| Fee | $3 per person with Museum Exhibit Halls admission; $6 per person for Planetarium only |
Secrets of the Sky
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Primary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Earth and Space Science > Periodic Phenomena (Grade: K – 2)
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Earth and Space Science > Objects in the sky (Grade: K – 4)
- Earth and Space Science > Changes in earth and sky (Grade: K – 4)
Secondary Connections:
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Earth and Space Science > Objects in the sky (Grade: K – 4)
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Earth and Space Science > The Sun as a Source of Light and Heat (Grade: K – 2)
- Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > Observable Properties of Objects (Grade: K – 2)
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Primary Connections:
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Earth and Space Science > 05 Periodic Phenomena (Grade: K – 2)
Identify some events around us that have repeating patterns, including the seasons of the year, day and night.
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Earth and Space Science > Objects in the sky (Grade: K – 4)
The sun, moon, stars, clouds, birds, and airplanes all have properties, locations, and movements that can be observed and described. - Earth and Space Science > Changes in earth and sky (Grade: K – 4)
Objects in the sky have patterns of movement. The sun, for example, appears to move across the sky in the same way every day, but its path changes slowly over the seasons. The moon moves across the sky on a daily basis much like the sun. The observable shape of the moon changes from day to day in a cycle that lasts about a month.
Secondary Connections:
National Science Education Standards (1996)
(National)
- Earth and Space Science > Objects in the sky (Grade: K – 4)
The sun provides the light and heat necessary to maintain the temperature of the earth.
MA Science and Technology/Engineering Framework (2006)
(Massachusetts)
- Earth and Space Science > 04 The Sun as a Source of Light and Heat (Grade: K – 2)
Recognize that the sun supplies heat and light to the earth and is necessary for life. - Physical Sciences (Chemistry and Physics) > 01 Observable Properties of Objects (Grade: K – 2)
Sort objects by observable properties such as size, shape, color, weight, and texture.
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