Grade Level(s):  3 - 12

Program Length:  40 minutes

Program Description:
Students will explore objects visible in the fall night skies, assisted by the presenter. We will look at fall constellations such as Pegasus, Perseus, Andromeda, and more. The program will also feature the Andromeda Galaxy and other deep sky objects.

Program Objectives:
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Explain why we see different constellations at different times of the year;
2. Identify the constellations visible during the autumn months;
3. Explain the difference between a star and a planet, and how to discover the nature of each;
4. Explain the nature of the moon�s phases;
5. Explain perceived and actual movement of the Sun, Moon and stars across the sky;

For a complete Teacher's Resource Guide to this show, please click HERE.

Michigan Content Standards and Benchmarks
More information can be found at the Michigan Department of Education website at: www.michigan.gov/documents/MichiganCurriculumFramework_8172_7.pdf

The Detroit Science Center and the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium are dedicated to assisting all educators in building and utilizing curricula based on the above-mention standards and benchmarks. Each of our shows for school groups keeps you and your students needs in mind. For Autumn Nights, the Standards & Benchmarks addressed include:

Elementary School:
Matter & Energy IV. 1-1
Solar System, Galaxy and Universe V. 4-1,2

Middle School:
Matter & Energy IV. 2-5
Waves & Vibrations IV. 4-4
Solar System, Galaxy & Universe V. 4-2,3

High School:
Matter & Energy IV. 2-5
Waves & Vibrations IV. 4-4
Solar System, Galaxy & Universe V. 4-2,3