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The Solar System
Game Description:
In this unprecedented ear of space exploration, students and adults
alike
will benefit from the in-depth information packed into this exciting
game.
Players learn more than 200 interesting facts about the solar system as
they advance through three stages of play from the novice to master
level.
Players collect card sets consisting of "object" and "interesting facts"
cards.
The object of the game is to collect as many card sets as possible.
Visually stunning, this game features actual NASA photography.
Features historical facts and current
discoveries.
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In a classroom or family setting, players
use basic knowledge to move around the board while they build their
knowledge of current and historic facts about the Solar System.
'Interesting Facts' cards are collected and read aloud to the group,
revealing more in-depth information.
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Content covers the universe, planets,
astronomers, the Sun, the moons, and asteroids. Fun facts include
the fastest, hottest, largest, and coldest planets; planet with the
highest mountain; the planet that would float in water, and hundreds
more!
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Glossary and definitions include.
Teach new vocabulary.
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Open-ended play! The player to
collect the largest number of card sets within any given time period
wins.
Addresses a dozen Benchmarks, including those for third grade through
twelfth grade!
Example: "Nine planets of very different size, composition and surface
features move around the sun in nearly circular orbits. Some planets
have a great variety of moons and even flat rings of rock and ice
particles orbiting around them. Some of these planets and moons show
evidence of geologic activity. The Earth is orbited by one moon, many
artificial satellites, and debris."
A complete list of Benchmarks covered is included in the game!
Contents:
Solar System game Board
52 Interesting Fact Cards
4 Pawns
48 Object Identification Cards
4 Solar System Information Charts
Solar System Instructions
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