Science Education Standards:

Content Standard D:

As a result of their activities in grades K-4, all students should develop an understanding of

• Objects in the sky
• Changes in Earth and sky

Short Description: "The Aster's Hoity-Toity Belt," a compelling tale set in the Great Carousel of the Skies, tells of two friends, the gentle giant Ceres and feisty Vesta, as they find their place in the skyberhood. In addition to a supplemental activity, the Aster's story is available as a booklet handout, a story with space for imaginative illustrations and a version with learning notations.