Curated OER
Seeing Stars
Students explore the history of planetariums and the features of the Hayden Planetarium as a springboard to planning, developing and displaying their own planetarium exhibits.
American Museum of Natural History
Being an Astronomer: Neil deGrasse Tyson
An interview delves deep into the life of famous astronomer Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Curated OER
A Model Solar System
If Earth is modeled by a grapefruit, what planet could be represented by a golf ball? This activity uses everyday and not-so-everyday objects to create a model of the Solar System.
Other
Hayden Planetarium: Neil De Grasse Tyson, Astrophysicist
Get to know Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist, author, and director of the Hayden Planetarium.
PBS
Pbs Nova: A Conversation With Neil De Grasse Tyson
Nova offers an enlightening conversation with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Topics include origins of the universe, multidisciplinary approaches to science, exciting recent discoveries, his position as director of the Hayden...
Museum of Science
Welcome to the Universe at the Museum of Science
The Boston Museum of Science offers an extensive selection of movies about space in the Charles Hayden Planetarium. If you live near the facility, find out the shows appearing and grade levels they are intended for to schedule a field...
Other
American Scientist: Author Interview: Neil De Grasse Tyson
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has made "Popularizing science a personal passion." Tyson's latest book, Origins, is the starting point here for a discussion of dark matter, intelligent life in our solar system, the possibility of...
Museum of Science
Museum of Science, Boston
This site from the Museum of Science provides links to all aspects of the museum. An on-line exhibit and a link for educator tools are offered.