Astronomy activities

Get your science teaching juices flowing! There are loads more options for space activities out there, but these six astronomy activities are ones that we don't want you to miss!

Fun crater experiment for kids to discover how craters form. Drop different sized marbles into a pan half filled with flour.

Fun kids astronomy activities for teaching~ space, solar system, moon phases, constellations and more! #space #science #astronomy #solarsystem #constellations #moonphases

Last year, I started a new Space Club program at four middle schools. Not wanting to reinvent the wheel, I searched the web for ideas and curriculum to implement. I soon became excited to find great resources like NASA and TeachEngineering , but I was

Astronomy is one of those subjects that is an absolute joy to teach. There are so many resources out there, however, that it can sometimes be overwhelming to figure out where to start. And this is also one of those subjects that you should definitely add some hands-on activities for if you want your kids to fully appreciate what they're learning. So, if you're considering teaching your kids about astronomy this spring, how do you sort through the masses of options available and get started?

This educational astronomy craft is the perfect kids indoor play activity to keep kids entertained whilst also teaching them about the phases of the moon.

Introducing "Make Your Own Constellations!" With this stellar activity, you can create your own celestial masterpiece. Just look at the included constellation models and connect the dots to form your own unique patterns. It's a fun and educational activity for kids of all ages.

Many of my most treasured childhood memories involve one-on-one time with my father: ice skating, hiking trips, studying astronomy. (Okay, and cuddling on the coach watching the original Star Wars …

Add some fun to your homeschool science curriculum with this free astronomy game! Click "Read More" to see the directions.

Like most preschool fascinations, I’m not entirely sure how it began. It might have been the Star Gazing Discovery Bottles I made last month, or the fact that they are in bed before they actually appear in the sky every night. Whatever the cause – studying stars has become the…