Stargazing in the Spring especially during the month of April becomes easier, because of the slightly warmer nights and the distinct constellations that fill the night sky. To do any stargazing at night I recommend finding a star chart to help give you a basic idea of all the stars in each constellation. Each of ...
Stargazing is one of the most challenging hobbies to get started in. So many people begin stargazing by going out and buying the most accessible telescope plant it in their backyards and then give up after not being able to find anything with what they have. To begin stargazing the practical approach would be to ...
Know where you can find an empty cornfield? Great! If not, you can still enjoy stargazing and all the night sky has to offer this fall. If you’ve gotten past the more common and easily recognizable constellations in the sky and want more to look for then try Sagitta and Delphinus two little known constellations. ...
The night sky is beautiful in your neighborhood. You’d love to take your children out to gaze at the stars and learn to identify them. But where to begin? It’s a good idea to find a star chart, star wheel, or map and go over it before proceeding outdoors. For the beginner, it’s better not ...
Bring ninth grade textbook lessons to life with a variety of engaging physical science projects. You can create hands-on interactive activities as a classroom or in small groups. The study of physical science includes the topics of astronomy, weather patterns, animals, plants and the human body. Teachers can incorporate science projects into corresponding textbook material ...
Do you take the kids outdoors at night to watch the stars? It’s a relaxing and wonderful experience that your children may want to repeat many times. I started by reading a book about stars and constellations to them. Once such title is A Child’s Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, ...
There has long been an obsession revolving around the vast sea of stars above us and the question of whether or not there are other planets and inhabitants like earth out there somewhere. People have been charting stars and asteroids for centuries and technology is only getting better with every passing year. Planetariums are a ...
Mythology influenced the naming of many celestial bodies including the constellations and the names of the main constellations have changed little since ancient times. Star patterns within the constellations will always stay the same as, like the Sun, they move across the sky, from east to west. However, different constellations will be seen in the ...
Have your children or students ever asked you about the stars? Well here are some great lesson plans to help your children or students learn about constellations. They will have fun while learning! I always like to do an introduction before starting any lesson plans. A good introduction for constellations is to read your students ...
