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 […]
Tag Archives: Constellations
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Oct
Oct
For a long time the obsession revolved around the great sea of stars above us and the question whether other planets and inhabitants of the earth exist somewhere there. People have been charting stars and asteroids for centuries and the techniques are only getting better with each passing year. Planetary things are amazing, a person […]
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. […]
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Feb
Feb
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, […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Nov
Nov
The night sky is beautiful in your neighborhood. Your children will love to look at the stars and learn to recognize them. But where do I begin? It is a good idea to find a star chart, star wheel, or table and cross it before proceeding outside. As a beginner, it is better not to […]
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 […]