Great Family Activity

This article describes several enrichment activities that encourage families to explore the night sky together. Using simple tools like sketch pads and binoculars, families embark on a seri... See More

This article describes several enrichment activities that encourage families to explore the night sky together. Using simple tools like sketch pads and binoculars, families embark on a series of activities that guides them through an exploration of the moon, planets in our solar system, and the milky way. This is a great way to get parents and students involved in space science and will surly be an engaging activity for families.

Summer Break? Trek to the Moon

With just a pair of binoculars, students can continue learning about astronomy during the summer months. This article provides teachers with activities that will guide 4th and 5th grade sta... See More

With just a pair of binoculars, students can continue learning about astronomy during the summer months. This article provides teachers with activities that will guide 4th and 5th grade stargazers as they discover the night sky’s treasures during their summer break. The author holds a special meeting before the end of the school year with interested students. He stresses safety precautions students need to follow when observing the night sky with binoculars. The article provides four separate activities: observing the moon, the planets, the stars, and the Milky Way galaxy. This teacher has found that his students return in the fall with a greater appreciation for the cosmos and with new questions about astronomy. Their inquisitive minds want to know more about such topics as what is the best telescope to purchase and how to go about colonizing the moon.