Starry Night™ Middle School: Meeting all your curriculum standards is easy with Starry Night Middle School, an integrated space-science curriculum solution written for teachers by teachers. Starry Night Middle School introduces astronomy through innovative lessons correlated to national and state/province standards. Realistic depiction of the universe and stunning 3D graphics and multimedia make even the most complex and abstract astronomy topics easy to teach and understand. Students will easily grasp how movements of the Earth create seasons, why the night sky appears to move, and much more. Complete with assessment tests and answer keys, 24 detailed lesson plans, hands-on activities, student worksheets and computer exercises, resource lists and more, Starry Night Middle School is sure to spark your students' fascination with the universe. Grades 5–8. Accurate visualizations and simulations for precise observation of Moon phases, motion of the Sun and planets and much more. Interactive computer exercises and hands-on activities that encourage questioning, and accommodate diverse learning styles. Pre- and post-assessment resources. Flexible teaching models for easy adaptation to pacing and classroom needs. Extensions connecting topics in math, physics, language arts, social studies, technology, plus SkyTheater DVD and QuickStart Guide for teachers