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Peer reviewedSweedy, Peter H. – Physics Teacher, 1976
Instructions are provided for the construction of 4.5 foot diameter planetarium shells. (CP)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Construction (Process), Enrichment Activities, Laboratory Equipment
Peer reviewedMorris, D. A. – Physics Education, 1973
Descriptors: Astronomy, Construction (Process), Equipment Utilization, Optics
Peer reviewedEckroth, Charles A. – Physics Teacher, 1995
Describes the construction of models of two-dimensional surfaces with negative curvature that are used to illustrate differences in the triangle sum rule for the various Big Bang Theories of the universe. (JRH)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Construction (Process), Mathematical Applications, Models
Peer reviewedNeff, Dennis B. – Science and Children, 1977
A planetarium, star projector, and projector stand all which can be built for $30 are pictured. Classroom activities involving the materials are described. (CP)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Construction (Process), Educational Media, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedSchade, Herbert C.; Boyt, Richard – Physics Teacher, 1973
Describes the use of a faceted geodesic structure in place of the true spherical dome in the construction of an effective and modestly priced planetarium. Indicates that the construction can be undertaken as a student group project. (CC)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Construction (Process), Expenditures
Peer reviewedMergler, Robert – School Science and Mathematics, 1975
Descriptors: Astronomy, Construction (Process), Junior High Schools, Motivation
Peer reviewedHoneycutt, Jim M. – Science Teacher, 1981
Describes the planning and construction of an observatory and a planetarium for a secondary school astronomy class by a science teacher with help from the school and from the community. (DS)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Building Design, Construction (Process), Physical Sciences
