popular topics in astronomy
- StarsConstellations QuizTest your knowledge of the stars in the night sky. ...Holly Hartman
- MoonsMoons of the Solar SystemThere are more than 140 known moons throughout our solar system. Most are barren rock, while some have atmospheres, volcanoes, and maybe even oceans of liquid water or methane. Follow this slideshow to learn more about the moons of our solar syst...Mark Hughes
- Science ProjectsBuild A Mars ColonyBuild A Mars ColonyYour children are in charge of planning for a Mars Colony. Their mission?To insure the colony's success by bringing along enough supplies andtools to create a self-sufficient outpost of human civilization. The missioncan be a g...Dennis Randall
- Summer SolsticeGood Day, Sunshine! The Summer Solstice QuizJust what do they mean by the longest day, anyway? Test your solstice know-how. ...
- Vernal EquinoxVernal Equinox QuizThe vernal equinox marks the beginning of spring. Find out what else you know about this extraterrestrial event! ...
- Leap YearQuiz: Take the Leap!Thirty days hath September . . . but what's the deal with February? Take our quiz! ...
- Solar SystemSpace DanceSpace DanceMaterials Balls or balloons Electronic music (e. g., The Planets by Horst) Directions For this activity, children represent the sun, moon, and planets, and imagine they are in space above and around the Earth. Using balls or balloons ...
- MarsMars Primer QuizHow much do you know about our planetary neighbor Mars? Take our quiz and find out. ...
- International Space StationInternational Space Station QuizWhen it comes to the International Space Station, are you a space cadet or a Captain Kirk? ...
- Winter SolsticeNo Sun for You! The Winter Solstice QuizWe're seeing less and less of the sun these days. Do you know why? Take our quiz. ...
- Connect the Dots PrintablesRocket Dot-to-DotAre you ready for a ride to outer space? Connect the dots to find out. ...
- Winter SolsticeWinter Solstice Traditions QuizTake this quiz and shed some light on how different cultures celebrated the shortest day of the year. ...
- AstronautsJohn Glenn in Outer SpaceHow much do you know about John Glenn? Take this quiz -- you may learn a few things about this famous astronaut. ...
- Science ActivitiesNighttime BinocularsNighttime Binoculars Activity for an individual child Age group: 18-40 months Duration of activity: 20 minutes Materials: 2 toilet paper tubes 4 large rubber bands 2 squares clear plastic wrap or tinted cellophane Crayons Star-shaped stickers (o...
- Nature ActivitiesMake a SundialMake a SundialMaterials 12 inch by 12 inch piece of heavy card stock Block of wood Thumb tacks Directions An old way to tell the time was to use the sun and the shadows it cast. You can make a sundial to put in your backyard that will tell you w...
- Word Scrambles PrintablesPlanets Word ScrambleUnscramble the letters and find the names of all nine planets in our solar system. ...
- Word Searches PrintablesStar Search: An Astronomy Word SearchWhere can you find the big dipper and a moon beam? Try our word search. The answer key is attached. ...
- Science ActivitiesAll About AstronomyAll About AstronomyMaterials Book on star constellations Directions Astronomy is the study of stars, planets, and other objects that make up the universe. Astronomers observe the sky and also ask questions like, "What are stars made of?" and "Ho...