Here are a bunch of free resources I've gathered all about Astronomy! I will be writing a separate post in this series for our week's intensive unit study plan once I've figured it out!
Here is June's monthly star calendar (new each month)
Print a free copy of June's Skymap (you can adjust for whatever month you are doing this)
Online Star Map image
All about moon phases with pictures at each stage
A moon phase journal to fill out
Stars and Constellation Lapbook from Adventures in Child Rearing
Space Lapbook from Homeschool Share
Cindy Downes' Unit Study
From SAS Curriculum Pathways: FREE site for 6th through 12th grade, but you must register.
Planetary Motion activity
Characteristics of Our Solar System
Properties of Stars activity
VIDEOS
The scale of planets and stars video:
On Youtube there is a series called: Crash Course: Astronomy. There are 20 episodes. (There may be references to the big bang theory, please preview. I haven't watched them all yet)
10 Astronomy Videos from Intoxicated on Life blog
Why isn't Pluto a planet anymore? On Youtube:
This video is SO awesome! Watch an astronaut on the ISS make herself some dinner - in microgravity!
INTERACTIVE SITES:
Constellation Hunt - an interactive game
Stellarium - used in planetariums to simulate the night sky
Free books on Kindle (there were others too - search 'astronomy free')
Astronomy for Amateurs
A Field Book of the Stars
The Children's Book of Stars
Astronomy: The Science of Heavenly Bodies
History of Astronomy
Myths and Marvels of Astronomy
Resources
TONS of resources from Muses of a Mom!
Printables for all ages
Kids Astronomy Page
Adventures in Space Mathematics from Nasa - geared toward 7-9th grade
June's Night Sky Discovery Guide from Nasa (makes reference to "billions of years ago")
Explore the solar system and beyond with these great space-focused documentaries.
Hubble: 15 Years of Discovery: Take a look back at some of the awe-inspiring images captured by the Hubble telescope in this film.
Supermassive Black Holes: While black holes are still largely mysterious bodies, you can increase your knowledge of them by watching this great documentary
3D Sun: This documentary uses stunning 3D images of the sun to explain its history and phenomena.
Revealing Mars: Take a look at the Mars orbiter in this film and some of the images of Mars that have been captured
Colonizing Space: This documentary will present some of the plans already in motion to take the first steps into the final frontier
Secrets of the Sun: Learn more about the star central to our own solar system in this film
International Space Station: This film will explain how the space station was built and is maintained and operated.
Saturn: Lord of the Rings: This documentary will allow you to learn more about this beautiful and mysterious ringed planet.
The Life and Death of a Star: Take a look at how stars form, live, and ultimately die in this great documentary.
Hubble: 15 Years of Discovery: Take a look back at some of the awe-inspiring images captured by the Hubble telescope in this film.
Supermassive Black Holes: While black holes are still largely mysterious bodies, you can increase your knowledge of them by watching this great documentary
3D Sun: This documentary uses stunning 3D images of the sun to explain its history and phenomena.
Revealing Mars: Take a look at the Mars orbiter in this film and some of the images of Mars that have been captured
Colonizing Space: This documentary will present some of the plans already in motion to take the first steps into the final frontier
Secrets of the Sun: Learn more about the star central to our own solar system in this film
International Space Station: This film will explain how the space station was built and is maintained and operated.
Saturn: Lord of the Rings: This documentary will allow you to learn more about this beautiful and mysterious ringed planet.
The Life and Death of a Star: Take a look at how stars form, live, and ultimately die in this great documentary.
Cosmos for Kids
Space.com- lots of information
Planets for Kids
Windows to the Universe
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