Posts Tagged ‘ astronomy ’
Astronomy is the study of the entire universe and everything in it. It's full of huge distances, gigantic sizes, and long periods of time. Lessons, crafts, and experiments to learn more about stars, planets, and constellations.
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Constellations & Stars Constellations and Asterisms A meaningful pattern of stars visible with the unaided eye, or a region of space seen from Earth that is bounded by borders designated by the International Astronomical Union. Americans know northern hemisphere constellations by the names given them by ancient Babylonians and Greeks. From StarDate. The Constellations...
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Kids, come explore the Sun, the Moon, and all the planets in our solar system right here. Websites recommended by your Homeschool Guide.
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Multimedia adventures on the smallest celestial bodies in our solar system: Asteroids, Meteors, & Comets.
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A solar eclipse is one of the most dramatic astronomical events it is possible to witness. They are caused by the shadow of the moon falling on the Earth.
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With “one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” get a deeper understanding of the moon with these resources for a unit study about The Moon. Apollo 11 TV Broadcast – Neil Armstrong First Step on Moon Building a Lunar Settlement You and your family will build a model lunar settlement that...
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What was the astronaut doing at the computer? Apollo 11: Walking on the Moon Join Smithsonian Education’s “Race to Space” and experience a “Walk on the Moon” with Smithsonian Education’s virtual exhibit. Basics of Space Flight Interplanetary spaceflight will be much harder than flights around the earth. This is an advanced site for those...
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Mars for Kids! Come explore Mars along with the NASA Mars landers, Spirit and Opportunity. Games and Information for Mars Projects. BBCi – Space – Mars A travel guide. We recommend a summer visit, when the temperature can reach a pleasant 27ºC. Be a Martian Become a citizen of Mars in the age of...
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Astronomy Projects Janice Vancleave’s Astronomy for Every Kid 101 Easy Experiments That Really Work Janice Pratt Vancleave An elementary science experiment book that provides young scientists with safe, workable astronomy projects. Janice VanCleave’s Constellations for Every Kid : Easy Activities that Make Learning Science Fun by Janice VanCleave Each of the activities begins with...
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On July 15, 2015 the NASA “New Horizon” probe did a close flyby with much data recorded that will be sent for the 5.5 hour journey back to earth for analysis and distribution.
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Learn to safely construct and launch model rockets at our online space camp.
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Astronomy Boy Resources and tutorials for amateur astronomers. There are features here for newcomers, for do-it-yourselfers, for deep sky observers, and for astrophotographers. Best Images of the Advanced Observing Program The Advanced Observing Program is an experience available to the public at the Kitt Peak Visitor Center. With no technical knowledge needed, guests are...
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From Telescopes to Software Outer Space Astronomy sites to help you understand the planets, the stars and other things far out in the sky. Asteroids & Comets Multimedia adventures on the smallest celestial bodies in our solar system. Constellations & Stars Stars and groups of stars all have names, and the stories behind the...
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