Stars and Galaxies
Galaxies contain billions of stars. Do galaxies collide? Do the stars within them collide?
Equatorial Sundial
One of astronomy’s first tools to measure the flow of time, a sundial is simply a stick that casts a
Solar System Science
Each student becomes the “ambassador” for a planet and prepares by researching their planet, then meets with other ambassadors to
Observing the Moon
Does the Moon always look the same? Does its surface look different at different times?
Modeling the Night Sky
Use an entire class to model motions of objects in the solar system with respect to the stars. Don’t forget to
Shadow Play
Everyone and everything has a shadow. Shadows illustrate how three-dimensional objects can be viewed in two dimensions.
Planet Tours
Planning to take a vacation soon? Visit Phobos! Small and cozy, Phobos orbits the fourth planet from the Sun in
Rock Cycle
This activity combines the concept of Earth’s rock cycle with the characteristics of other planets in the solar system. After
Reflective Solar Cooker
This reflective solar cooker uses the Sun’s energy to cook marshmallows. The target cooking area is the space where the
Sunspots
The Sun is a huge sphere of gas. The visible layer of the Sun, which we view as the surface,