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Astronomical Observational Techniques and Devices Science, Grades Pre-K - 12
Earth, Moon, Sun, and Seasons -- Activity
Use this classroom activity to explain the cause of the earth's seasons. | Seasons of the Year
A reference to help you explain the seasons and their relation to the earth's position. | |
Tracking the Space Station
Encourage your students to catch a glimpse of the space station in the night sky. | It's Only a Paper Moon: Teacher's Guide
In this activity children learn how angular diameters can be used to measure the true diameter... | |
How Is Space Explored?
Complete statements about space exploration and sequence events in this astronomy printable.... | It's Only a Paper Moon -- Student Guide
In this activity children learn how angular diameters can be used to measure the true diameter... | |
Refracting Telescope
Evaluate students' knowledge of a refracting telescope with this printable. Have students label... | ||
Astronomy Through the Ages Mini-Lesson
Use this slideshow to give students a general introduction to astronomy. This mini-lesson... | Scouting Earth/ Moon -- Reading 5
Use this reading reference with the lessons Solar System Scale and Solar System Soup. | |
Instant Expert: Astronomy
Become an instant expert on astronomy. Find motivational mini-lessons and the reference... | ||
The Fall Sky -- Looking for Pegasus
Children will construct a constellation viewer and learn about the constellation, Pegasus. | ||
How Old Is the Universe?
An article describing how scientists have determined the age of the universe. | ||
Science, Technology, and Society: Time Machine
Students compare the Hubble telescope to a time machine, in order to discuss the concept of... | ||
Science, Technology and Society: Hubble Happenings
Students learn about the Hubble Telescope and discuss their thoughts on space. |

