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StarDate in the Classroom for Grades K-12

Contains content recommended by the National Science Education Standards and Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

  • 9 audio compact discs (September-May)
  • Programs for each day of the month
  • Annual sky almanac containing skywatching highlights
  • Automatic subscription to SkyTips
  • Educator resources on this website

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TEACHERS, sign up to use StarDate in your classroom September-May at the special teacher rate of $50. You may start at any time (see prorated schedule below). You may make cassette copies of the compact discs, but may not use the materials for any commercial purposes.

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Prorated Subscription Rates
Oct  $45     Feb  $25
Nov  $40     Mar  $20
Dec  $35     Apr  $15
Jan  $30     May  $10

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