Perkins Observatory OWU
Perkins Observatory OWU I had to make a decision on this one and decided to list the entire page rather than individually. These are not interactives, but good handouts to use in your classroom, including some models of spacecraft you can print and let your kids build.
Read MoreAmateur Astronomy – Astrophotos of Northern Constellations
Amateur Astronomy – Astrophotos of Northern Constellations Teamed up with The Constellations page, this would make good material for research. This is images of the stars with another image with the outline below it. Helps with identifying constellations.
Read MoreThe Constellations
The Constellations Information about each constellation. Very all-inclusive. Not very pretty, but good for research.
Read MoreClassical Mythology
Classical Mythology Having your kids research constellations? Here’s a great site to compare the Greek and Roman mythology behind them.
Read MorePersonal Constellations
Personal Constellations Now, this is neat. A worksheet that lets them turn their name into a constellation. If you combine that with the Lite Brite, then have them write a story, what a great lesson that is.
Read MoreShoe Box Planetarium
Shoe Box Planetarium Nice project idea with printable handout for kids.
Read MoreBig Dipper Clock
Big Dipper Clock Okay, somebody do this and explain it to me, okay? Supposedly, you line everything up and it tells you what time it is. I thought that’s what a watch was for. Anyway, looks fun.
Read MoreHubbleSite: Black Holes: Gravity’s Relentless Pull
HubbleSite: Black Holes: Gravity’s Relentless Pull So I went to Andromeda to see a black hole and came back. All in just a few minutes. Not bad, eh? Take a look at this one. Very cool.
Read MoreLite-Brite
Lite-Brite Now, before you think I’ve lost my mind and started adding stupid stuff, let me explain. I ran across a page where they suggested using a lite brite for kids to make constellations. I was thinking, “Sure, come up with enough lite brites for a classroom. Then I found a virtual one that didn’t [...]
Read MoreSkyMaps
SkyMaps If you go all of the way down to the bottom of the page, you’ll find where you can download free starmaps for each month. For different hemispheres and in different languages even. The page is a little cluttered, but I pulled up a map and it’s worth your time to wade through and [...]
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