2nd Grade - Schettling, John / Sun, Moon, Stars

We will be studying the seasons, how the relationship between the Earth and Sun cause the seasons, the phases of the moon and constellations. Here are some fun activities to try at home.

First off, you should visit Kidsastronomy.com. It is a wealth of information presented in a fun, kid friendly way.

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/index.htm

Constellation Game:

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/astroskymap/constellation_hunt.htm

Moon Phases on Kidsastronomy.com

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/astroskymap/lunar.htm

Fun Moon Phase activities:

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2011/03/ready-edit-teaching-moon-phases-seems-be-one-those-skills-taught-across-grade-l

The Story Behind Famous Constellations:

http://www.tcoe.org/scicon/instructionalguide/constellations.pdf

I Want to Know: Stars & Constellations (video)

http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?v=WNDw1qD4jNM

Make a "Star Finder":

http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/starfinder/en/

We did this in class, now you can do this at home!

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/letsgo/familyfun/Make_Your_Own_Sundial.html

Make Your Own Sundial

Bill Nye Explains the Seasons...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUU7IyfR34o