by boot | Mar 12, 2025
Kids’ Astronomy: This site provides basic information about astronomy, with a good overview of the planets and our solar system. http://www.kidsastronomy.com/solar_system.htm
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
Nine Planets: A great resource for learning about our solar system and the objects in it. http://nineplanets.org
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
Bright Sky, Starry City imparts to the reader the wonder that Phoebe and her Dad feel when stargazing. A trip to a local planetarium is a magical, transformative experience for children — and provides a solid introduction to astronomy. If equipment is available and...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
Phoebe draws the planets on the sidewalk using chalk while her father sets up the telescopes. As a class, come together and review this section. Why does she call her drawings “special effects?” Have students draw their own diagram of the solar system. They should...
by boot | Mar 12, 2025
Have each student select a planet and use the Internet or library resources to prepare a short research project on it, working with an adult if appropriate. Each report should include interesting facts about the planet, including physical description, size relative to...
