Objects in the Sky

Websites for Research and Information

• Astro for Kids - interesting facts and information for kids from Astronomy magazine
• Astronomy for Kids - Sky maps, the planets, sky wonders, constellations and more
• Our Place in Space - Astronomy info from the Ology site
• Our Solar System - simple explanation of the solar system, with additional information on the planets, sun and moon
• Simple Astronomy for Kids - very simple information on different objects in the sky - sun, moon, planets, stars, comets, meteorites, and more
• StarChild - A Learning Center for Young Astronomers (from NASA)

Online Activities

• Alfy's Space Picks - a list of resources for online games, activities, lesson plans and more related to the theme of space (check links before using as they aren't always updated)
• Arty the Part-Time Astronaut - great interactive site for kids with information and games
• Connect the Stars - connect the dots to create constellations online
• Moon Calendar - see the phases of the moon for any month from 3999 BC to 3999 AD
• Space Place - online games, activities, amazing facts and more from NASA

Teacher Resources

• Education World Resources - a page with activities and resources related to space for K-8
• Phases of the Moon
  • Harcourt Interactive
  • 8 Phases - Animation
  • Explorelearning - very good animation of phases
  • Harcourt Phases Printable - scroll to bottom
• NASA Kids - a list of links to NASA websites created for kids of varying ages
• Star Journey - star chart from National Geographic with images from the Hubble Telescope