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.
