13 Stargazing Resources

Mayes introduces us to a variety of web resources, many from NASA, that may be used within the classroom. Each of the resources focus on astronomy concepts. The websites that are still act... See More

Mayes introduces us to a variety of web resources, many from NASA, that may be used within the classroom. Each of the resources focus on astronomy concepts. The websites that are still active are: http://stardate.org/; www.astrosociety.org/iya/guides.html; www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador/; http://nightsky.jpl.nasa.gov/ planner.cfm; www.astroleague.org; http://sunearthday.nasa.gov; www.darksky.org; www.darkskiesawareness.org; www.google.com/sky; www.telescope.org/index.php; http://mo-www.harvard.edu/ MicroObservatory; www.telescopesineducation.com; www.worldwidetelescope.org/. Home.aspx. Throughout each of the websites, tools of astronomy can be found through searches of the site itself.

Overflowing with Ideas and Links!

This short article is packed with ideas to incorporate into an astronomy unit for any grade or if you are thinking of starting an astronomy club or just a one time event. In just a few minu... See More

This short article is packed with ideas to incorporate into an astronomy unit for any grade or if you are thinking of starting an astronomy club or just a one time event. In just a few minutes I was able to find out where to get monthly guides to the night sky, how to find a solar system ambassador to work with, get ideas for celebrating the spring equinox, and control a telescope in another part of the country! There are standards connections as well as the links to all ideas and resources mentioned.