Solar eclipses occur when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth. During a new moon, the Moon blocks the Sun’s rays. This phenomenon can only be viewed by people…
Lunar eclipses occur when the Earth comes between the Sun and Moon. During a full moon, the Earth’s shadow falls over the Moon. This phenomenon can be viewed from anywhere…
Space science activities should help kids conceptualize size, distance, motion, and composition of objects inside and outside of our solar system. When kids study natural phenomena like shadows, they understand…
Build a solar system model! Why? First, it helps kids understand relative sizes, distances, and motion of nearby objects in space. Second, they explore the complex relationships between the Sun,…
What are the characteristics of objects in our solar system? Instead of the standard planets research project, try something new! In this set of activities, kids learn about the Sun,…
What causes seasons? The Earth rotates on its axis at a 23.5º angle from the Sun. When the Sun’s rays are more direct, it is warmer. Therefore, changes in the…
Constellations in the zodiac provide a great opportunity for teaching about seasonal stars. Furthermore, they provide insight to the Earth’s revolution around the Sun. Add these activities to your astronomy…