Astronomy

Astronomy for kids

simple puzzles and games for kids

Power of 10

Video clip goes from outer space to a leaf cell gives an idea of size of space

http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/explorations/galaxies-galore/
Online build galaxies 10minutes

http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/print/activities/galaxytradecards.pdf
Game mix and match the definition of galaxy with type of galaxy.

http://www.mnh.si.edu/earth/main_frames.html
3 minute video on the birth of a star

http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/Images/teachers/posters/lifecycles/starchild.pdf
Poster of showing lifecycle of star

http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/teachers/lifecycles/starchild5.pd
Selection of worksheets, quizzes, cut and paste activities

Planisphere
Free Planetarium Software