The Moon
Citizen Science sites
Posted March 28th, 2011 by admin- K-2 (Elementary)
- 3-5 (Elementary)
- 5-8 (Middle School)
- 9-12 (High School)
- Undergraduate
- Teachers
- Families
- Adult/General Audience
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Extrasolar Planets
- Galaxies
- Physics/Physical Science
- Planets
- Science Literacy
- Space Exploration
- The Moon
- The Solar System
- Interdisciplinary Approaches
- Afterschool and youth groups
- Longer-term project
- "Citizen Science" project
- Web-based
- At Home
Places to find Citizen Science projects (they aren't all astronomy related):
Citizen Science Central (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) http://www.birds.cornell.edu/citscitoolkit/projects read more »
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Impact Cratering Lab
Posted July 21st, 2010 by adminThe Impact Cratering Lab exercises introduce a geologic process that has had major consequences for the geology of all solid bodies in the solar system and for the biology of Earth. read more »
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Moon Zoo Citizen Science Project: Crater Survey and Boulder Wars
Posted July 20th, 2010 by adminHelp scientist do real science by helping to identify surface features on the Moon - craters and boulders. A fun way to get involved in real science using real data.
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Explore: To the Moon and Beyond with NASA's LRO Mission
Posted July 20th, 2010 by adminA set of activities available on-line on the LPI Explore! site for ages 8-13 designed for library and informal education settings.
First-Step: Return to the Moon
Moon Tune
Moon Pie read more »
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Moon Zoo Citizen Science Project
Posted June 7th, 2010 by adminThe aim of Moon Zoo is to provide detailed crater counts for as much of the Moon's surface as possible. read more »
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Resource Guide to the Moon for Educators
Posted November 2nd, 2009 by adminResource Guide to the Moon for Educators
Available from the Astronomical Society of the Pacific read more »
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Exploring the Moon
Posted January 28th, 2008 by adminAbout This Book
About the Lunar Sample Disk
About the Slide Set
View the Exploring the Moon Slide Set
Activity Matrices read more »
Teacher's Guide — The Moon: Gateway to the Solar System
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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
- Planets
- Seasons
- Space Exploration
- Stars and Stellar Evolution
- Telescopes and Instruments
- The Moon
- 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 »
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What is Synchronous Rotation?
Posted December 19th, 2007 by adminUse a desk chair, light and a ball on a dowel to demonstrate synchronous rotation
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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
- Planets
- Science Literacy
- Seasons
- Stars and Stellar Evolution
- Telescopes and Instruments
- The Moon
- The Solar System
- Hands-on Activity
- Teacher resources
Project ASTROв„ў is a national program that improves the teaching of astronomy and physical science by linking professional and amateur astronomers with local educators. read more »
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