LibGuides: South Dakota State Library Services: NASA@MyLibrary

What is in the kits?

Sun-Earth-Moon Connections Kit- focuses on activities and experiences that better help patrons understand their place in space, and how the Sun and Moon impact our planet.

(The South Dakota State Library will replace all consumable items within the kits.)

Facilitator Guide
Overview Video
Modeling Meaningful Eclipses (all materials provided)
UV Kid! (pony beads, UV beads should be set out in sunlight before use, chenille sticks, and UV flashlight provided)
Sorting Games: How Big? How Far? How Hot? (all materials provided)
Jump to Jupiter (“sun” and “planets” provided)
Sunoculars (2 pairs provided, ages 13+)

Books (all provided)

Moonbear's Shadow

Moonbear’s Shadow
by Frank Asch

What's in the Weather Today?

What’s in the Weather Today?
by Dr. Seuss

Getting a Feel for Lunar Crater

Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters
by NASA
(download text-only and audio versions for the visually impaired)

A Moon Of My Own

by Jennifer Rustgi

Luna: The Science and Stories of Our Moon

by David Aguilar

Reaching fort the Moon

Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson

by Katherine Johnson

Adult Media Release Form
NASA specific form that must be signed for NASA to use photographs.
Material List
A Moon of My Own Activity- Cookie Moon Phases
A Moon of My Own Activity- Eclipsing the Sun
A Moon of My Own Activity- Moon Craters Experiment
A Moon of My Own Activity - Moon Craters Model
NASA@MyLibrary Quick Reference Guide
Kit 1 & Kit 2 curriculum alignment to SD K-12 science standards
Student Media Release Form
NASA specific form that must be signed for NASA to use photographs.

Reaching for the Moon Curriculum Guide
Book Discussion Questions, Extension Activities

Be A NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses Kit -focuses on activities and experiences that help patrons (and library staﬀ!) be more comfortable using tools of science, and making predictions based on their observations.

(The South Dakota State Library will replace all consumable items within the kits.)

Complete Facilitator Guide
Overview Video
Planet Party (tabletop telescope, binoculars, star finder, moon map provided)
Pocket solar system (paper receipt tape, colored pencils provided)
Loony lunar phases (no materials provided)
Art and the cosmic connection (colored pencils provided)
Investigating the insides (fillable planets, pony beads, marbles, magnets, scale, infrared thermometers, compass)
Using a Planisphere for Night Sky Exploration
How-to 7X50 Binoculars

Books (all provided)

Secrets of the Earth

Secrets of Our Earth
by Carron Brown
A shine-a-light book (flashlight included)

The Secret Galaxy

The Secret Galaxy
by Fran Hodgkins

Starry Skies: Learn about constellations above us
by Samantha Chagollan

Find the Constellations

Find the Constellations
by H.A. Rey

Astronomy: Cool Women in Space

By Anita Yasuda

National Geographic Kids Everything Space: Blast Off for a Universe of Photos, Facts, and Fun!

By Helaine Becker

We are Water Protectors

by Carole Lindstrom

You wouldn't want to live without Clean Water!

by Roger Canavan

Clean Water

by Beth Geiger

Rocket Science: 50 Flying, Floating, Spinning Gadgets Kids Create Themselves

by Jim Wiese

Adult Media Release Form
NASA specific form that must be signed for NASA to use photographs.
Student Media Release Form
NASA specific form that must be signed for NASA to use photographs.
Astronomy: Cool Women in Space Resource Guide
Questions to ask before reading, during reading, after reading.
NASA@MyLibrary Quick Reference Guide
Kit 1 & Kit 2 curriculum alignment to the SD K-12 science standards
We are Water Protectors Activity Kit
A note from the author, discussion questions and topics, tips and tricks for community engagement
You wouldn't want to live without Clean Water Reading Guide
Discussion questions
You wouldn't want to live without Clean Water Activity
Watercolor Snowflakes
Hands-on Engineering Activities
Activity 1: Park Design
Activity 2: Team Machine
Activity 3: Water Wedges
Activity 4: Levers at Play
Engineering & Technology Programming
Variety of Websites with Engineering and Technology Activities
Key Engineering Concepts

Be A NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses Kit- focuses on activities and experiences that help patrons (and library staﬀ!) be more comfortable using tools of science, and making predictions based on their observations.

(The South Dakota State Library will replace all consumable items within the kits.)

Complete Facilitators Guide
Overview Video
Planet Party (tabletop telescope, binoculars, star finder, moon map provided)
Pocket solar system (paper receipt tape, colored pencils provided)
Loony lunar phases (no materials provided)
Art and the cosmic connection (colored pencils provided)
Investigating the insides (fillable planets, pony beads, marbles, magnets, scale, infrared thermometers, compass)
Using a Planisphere for Night Sky Exploration
How-to 7X50 Binoculars

Native American Resources Kit - Includes additional resources that meet Oceti Sakowin Essential Understanding and Standards.

Books (all provided)

Mission To Space
by John Herrington

Lakota star knowledge: studies in Lakota stellar theory
by Ronald Goodman ; edited by Alan Seeger

Dakota/Lakota Star map constellation guidebook: an introduction to D(L)akota Star Knowledge
by Annette Sharon Lee, Jim Rock, Charlene O'Rourke

Secrets of the Earth

Secrets of Our Earth
by Carron Brown
A shine-a-light book (flashlight included)

The Secret Galaxy

The Secret Galaxy
by Fran Hodgkins

Starry Skies: Learn about constellations above us
by Samantha Chagollan

Find the Constellations

Find the Constellations
by H.A. Rey

Astronomy: Cool Women in Space

by Anita Yasuda

National Geographic Kids Everything Space: Blast Off for a Universe of Photos, Facts, and Fun!

by Helaine Becker

Material List
Adult Media Release Form
NASA specific form that must be signed for NASA to use photographs.
Student Media Release Form
NASA specific form that must be signed for NASA to use photographs.
Astronomy: Cool Women in Space Resource Guide
Questions to ask before, during and after reading.
NASA@MyLibrary Quick Reference Guide
Kit 1 & Kit 2 curriculum alignment to the SD K-12 science standards
Turtle Bead Pet Instructions
Dakota/Lakota Star map constellation guidebook: an introduction to D(L)akota Star Knowledge
by Annette Sharon Lee, Jim Rock, Charlene O'Rourke
Page 20
Salamander Lanyard Instructions
Dakota/Lakota Star map constellation guidebook: an introduction to D(L)akota Star Knowledge
by Annette Sharon Lee, Jim Rock, Charlene O'Rourke
Page 16-17
Bead Template Turtle/Salamander

**Kit 2: Be a NASA Detective - Adapted for the Visually Impaired**

(The South Dakota State Library will replace all consumable items within the kits.)

Complete Facilitator Guide (See Attachments)
Sense of Science: Astronomy Kit
Mini-Lite Box (for use with Sense of Science: Astronomy Kit)
National Library Service Digital Talking Book Machine
Blu-Ray/DVD Descriptive Video: Hidden Figures (2016)
Replogle Explorer Raised Globe (See Attachments)

Books (all provided)

Secrets of the Earth

Secrets of Our Earth
by Carron Brown
A shine-a-light book (flashlight included)

Twin Vision (braille and print)
Audio

The Secret Galaxy

The Secret Galaxy
by Fran Hodgkins

Audio

This book is Launching Soon!

Starry Skies: Learn about constellations above us
by Samantha Chagollan

Twin Vision (Braille and Print)

Star Boy
by Paul Goble

Audio

Understanding Small Worlds in the Solar System: A Tactile View
by NASA

Braille and Tactile Graphics with Additional Large Print

Getting a Feel for Eclipses
by NASA

Braille and Tactile Graphics with Additional Large Print

Getting a Feel for Lunar Crater

Getting a Feel for Lunar Craters
by NASA

Braille and Tactile Graphics with Additional Large Print

(download text-only and audio versions for the visually impaired)

Hidden Figures

by Margot Lee Shetterly

Audio

Questions?

Josh Easter - Josh.Easter@state.sd.us

Equipment and Audio Production Manager

Braille and Talking Book Library

1-605-773-5082

Adult Media Release Form
NASA specific form that must be signed for NASA to use photographs.
Student Media Release Form
NASA specific form that must be signed for NASA to use photographs.
Complete Facilitators Guide
Braille and Talking Book Library
A Guide to Understanding Your Globe