Golden Pond Planetarium Materials
Programming plans can be seen on the FS Website calendar. There has been an active link on the Friendsoflbl.org/destinations page for years to help you find programming that is available today for your viewing within the Golden Pond Planetarium. Please go there to view the current programming. You may go there by going to this URL: Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory – Land Between the Lakes
Whenever the Planetarium is closed due to weather or for other Forest Service directed reasons, you can enjoy some “home versions” of our Planetarium shows thanks to our partners at Audio Visual Imagineering, Inc (AVI).
The Story of the Little Star The Little Star
Legends of the Night Sky:Orion Legends of the Night Sky: Orion
Legends of the Night Sky: Persus & Andromeda Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus & Andromeda
The following are 5-10 minute animated shorts:
The Moon
Weather
Planetarium Programming compliments of the Golden Pond Planetarium and its partner Audio Visual Imagineering, Inc (Joanne Young and her staff), The Friends of Land Between the Lakes thank Joanne and AVI.
NASA.gov materials for early childhood education are also fun and interesting to spend time viewing and learning as noted below.
The Space Place – Earth NASA Resources on The Earth
The Space Place – The Sun NASA Resources on The Sun
The Space Place – The Solar System NASA Resources on The Solar System
The Space Place – The Universe NASA Resources on The Universe
The Space Place – Science and Technology NASA Resources on Science and Technology
The Space Place – Educators Corner ( Parents too right now) NASA Resources for Teachers and for Parents with Home Schooling There are crafts and other materials here for your use
The Woodlands Nature Station and the Homeplace Working Farm and Agricultural Museum have created a variety of online educational videos and other content. These have been shared on their facility Facebook page and they will no doubt continue to all content as time permits. We invite you to visit these pages and to explore the past weeks offerings.
Woodlands Nature Station Materials
Resources for Teachers, Parents, and Others who like learning from home
– Nature Station Facebook Page
-Free, pre-recorded programs on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5W_pHwj91NiPzXx783gBGg/
-Check our our Flipgrid content!
https://admin.flipgrid.com/manage/discovery?search=woodlands+nature+station&ns
-Educational Resource Packets
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17edtW2oxEhRc2sYRzXFWhcc0uO8axs4p?usp=sharing
-Worksheets and pre-post program materials
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1AYMaeRw5wFrA8Qwida_nnCc1Tq4dQjVr?usp=sharing
-Free Webinar Programs ( which began to be offered September 22, 2020)
Programs for classes are available via Zoom every Tuesday at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm.
Educators can get more information or sign up for a timeslot by calling (270) 924-2294 or emailing sbrockway@friendsoflbl.org
Select from the programs listed below:
In Cold Blood
Learn what it means to be “cold-blooded” and examine the differences between a reptile and an amphibian. Program includes 3 live animals.
Recommended for 2nd-5th grade
Fine Feathered Friends
Examine the wide range of adaptations that can be found in birds! Learn how these adaptations help each species survive in their unique habitats! Program includes a live bird and an optional post program activity.
Recommended for 5th -7th grade
Eagle Conservation in Land Between the Lakes (program available starting November 2020)
Learn about conservation history with a local focus! A naturalist will share the conservation success story of Bald Eagle conservation and reintroduction in Land Between the Lakes.
Recommended for 7th-12th grade
Homeplace Working Farm and Agricultural Museum Materials
Resources for Teachers, Parents, and Others who like learning from home
–Homeplace walking guide to buildings, fields, and features
-Animals on an 1850s Farm Level 1
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-Animals on an 1950s Farm Level 2
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-Farming Today vs Farming in the 1850s All Levels
FarmComparison_All Level Activities
-Homeplace Time Travelers Scavenger Hunt
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-Farm Animal Companion to Time Travelers Scavenger Hunt
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-1850’s Farm Animal Book – Coloring and Activity Book for younger children
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These materials are brought to you by Land Between The Lakes Association (Friends of Land Between the Lakes), Golden Pond, KY in collaboration with the NASA, Washington DC, and Audio Visual Imagineering (AVI), Inc. of Orlando, Florida.