Constellations and Stargazing
A Silent Cry for Dark Skies
Posted February 28th, 2008 by adminMany of us live in a world of urban constellations, unable to see the stellar constellations a moderately dark sky would provide. read more »
What's Up in the Sky Tonight?
Posted February 4th, 2008 by adminTwo sites that provide web-based videos each month about what is up in the sky.
Paper Plate Education
Posted January 22nd, 2008 by admin- K-2 (Elementary)
- 3-5 (Elementary)
- 5-8 (Middle School)
- Families
- General Astronomy
- Constellations and Stargazing
- Galaxies
- Light and Color
- Moon Phases and Eclipses
- Planets
- Seasons
- Space Exploration
- Stars and Stellar Evolution
- Telescopes and Instruments
- The Solar System
- The Sun
- Hands-on Activity
- Teacher resources
- Afterschool and youth groups
- At Home
Paper Plate Education: "Serving the Universe on a Paper Plate" read more »
Star Finders
Posted December 19th, 2007 by adminFortune teller folding star maps. A quick fun activity. There is a different map for each month. They can be downloaded and printed in black & white or color.
Hidden Lives of Galaxies
Posted December 19th, 2007 by adminThis is the fourth in a series of posters and activity booklets produced in conjunction with the Imagine the Universe website. Classrooom activities including:
How Big is the Universe? read more »
Project ASTRO
Posted December 18th, 2007 by admin- 3-5 (Elementary)
- 5-8 (Middle School)
- General Astronomy
- Astronomy as a Career
- Comets, Asteroids, and Meteors
- Constellations and Stargazing
- Galaxies
- Light and Color
- Moon Phases and Eclipses
- Planets
- Science Literacy
- Seasons
- Stars and Stellar Evolution
- Telescopes and Instruments
- The Solar System
- Hands-on Activity
- Teacher resources
Project ASTRO™ is a national program that improves the teaching of astronomy and physical science by linking professional and amateur astronomers with local educators. read more »
Earth, Moon, and Stars
Posted December 18th, 2007 by adminThis is a good general introduction to astronomy at the middle school level, that answers questions about Earth, the Moon, and stars. read more »
Hands On Universe (HOU)
Posted October 24th, 2007 by adminHands-On Universe™ (HOU) is an educational program that enables students to investigate the Universe while applying tools and concepts from science, math, and technology. read more »
Sky Tellers
Posted October 23rd, 2007 by adminExplore the mysteries of our Universe with Sky Tellers - ten Native American myths and legends investigate the reason for day and night, why we have seasons, the origin of stars, and other wonderous p read more »
