Astronomy Activities
Astronomy Activities
Since the first child looked up and pondered the heavens, kids acrossthe ages have gazed at the moon and stars with a timeless sense of aweand wonder.
Now it's your turn to introduce your child to the marvels above ourheads. And your backyard is an ideal place to start a learning journey that can last a lifetime. Preschool Elementary and Middle School High School Coming Indoors Learning activities can be as simple as noting the time and locationof sunset and moon rise, and as complicated as finding the names of the brightest stars inthe sky. Have fun!
With young children, it's usually best to begin with the basics.Grab some blankets or lawn chairs. As you lie under the stars, try these conversation starters:
With school-age children, explore the constellations and the stars.Here are a few talking points to get things started:
Grab a pair of binoculars and your teenager, then head outdoors! Withteens, the sky is the limit.
Next to a good pair of eyes, the Internet is the backyard stargazer's best friend. There are almost as many great websites devoted toastronomy as there are stars in the sky.
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