Starry-eyed

For centuries people have looked to the stars to find answers to life. Look to these activities to see what is in the stars.

CONNECT:

• What makes a star? Find out at http://www.cosmos4kids.com/files/stars_intro.html
• How do stars grow? They may be more like children than you might expect. Explore the process at http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/massive-stars-grow-finger-food/
• How many stars are there – more than the grains of sand on earth? Get the answer at http://www.universetoday.com/106725/are-there-more-grains-of-sand-than-stars/
• Imagine atoms the size that mountains; that’s what are neuron stars. Find out more at https://www.outerplaces.com/science/item/5737-neutron-stars-are-atoms-the-size-of-mountains
• Watch five of the most unusual stars discovered in our universe http://www.pbs.org/video/2365759270/

CREATE:

• Learn how to see the stars, and make your own planisphere at http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/skywatch/index.html
• Identify your own special constellation – and find it out in the sky. You may be lucky to be born under a new star sign: http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zp4fvcw
• Did you know that constellation are imaginary? http://www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/ gives lots of information about these imaginary images. Try grouping stars in an original way; you too can create a constellation.
• Make a trivia game based on star facts: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/stars.html
• Make some space available to try these space activities: http://mrnussbaum.com/space/activities/

CARE:

• Create a special star for your special frineds: http://www.redtedart.com/star-crafts-ideas-join-getyourcrafton-challenge/
• Starfish are named for their shape. Read the story of the starfish, and participate in the Starfish Project for children: http://www.thestarfishprojectforchildren.org/
• Watch this video to make Jello stars for your family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRpVqx_mn1g
• The Star of David means unity and good deeds. Find out other meaning of this important symbol at http://www.buzzle.com/articles/meaning-of-the-star-of-david.html

CAREERS:

Do you see stars when your think about your future? Astronomy can lead to many possibilities. The sky is the limit.

https://aas.org/learn/careers-astronomy

https://www.iau.org/public/themes/careers/

http://www.jobsforastronomers.com/careers