Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Introduccion Modulo 0
Observe different stars and measure its relative position utilizing the Virtual Astronomical Observatory.
Ministerio de Educación (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion: Atronomia Esferica Modulo I Unidad 1
Recognize the major constellations and learn about the sky during the different seasons of the year. You will also be able to measure the height of the mountains of the moon.
PBS
Pbs Nova: Hunt for Alien Worlds
Ever wonder if we are alone in the Universe? How are scientists searching for alien life? Learn the answers to these questions and find out about other solar systems.
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Other
Denver Museum of Nature and Science:telling Time at Night Using Big Dipper [Pdf]
Students examine how to tell time by using the stars and arithmetic. Some topics explored are the Big Dipper, the North Star, and the Little Dipper.
Fundación Cientec
Fundacion Cientec: Constelaciones Zodiacales
This site provides detailed history and star cluster location information for each zodiac constellation. Also includes links (mostly to Wikipedia pages) to additional information for keywords that appear in the articles.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: High Alt. Observatory: Nicolaus Copernicus (1473 1543)
This site contains a short biography of Copernicus.
Other
Astromador: Astronomia Para Amadores
This resources focuses exclusively on astronomy. It's packed with historical facts about space exploration, famous people who pioneered the study of stars and planets. It features chronological list of space exploration, current news,...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica/ What Are the Different Parts of the Universe?
In this lesson, students learn about objects in the universe, including constellations, planets, meteors, asteroids, and comets.
NASA
Nasa: Make a Star Finder
Learning game and activity that teaches about the constellations by making a star finder to help locate them.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Constellations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of constellations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Constellations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Overview of constellations.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Tycho Brahe
Learn about this 16th century astronomer who was known for his accurate and comprehensive astronomical and planetary observations.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Carl Sagan and the Quest for Life in the Universe
A brief biography of American astronomer and science advocate Carl Sagan.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Scientific Notation: Light Years to the Centaurus Constellation
[Free Registration/Login Required] Study the diagram of the Centaurus Constellation, and then answer the challenge question to check for understanding.
Can Teach
Can Teach Lesson Plan: Graphing Constellations
In this lesson plan, learners practice their graphing skills by following directions to recreate constellations.
Education.com
Education.com: Star Unit [Pdf]
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, 5th graders will demonstrate their understanding of constellation patterns and earth movement by writing and illustrating a legend about a specific constellation.
Other
Astro Mia: Tierra, Sistema Solar Y Universo
This site is a good resource to study Astronomy. It has six sessions: the Universe, the solar system, the earth and the moon, history of Astronomy, articles, famous astrologers and a glossary.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Constellation Patterns
Fifth graders evaluate and communicate information on the apparent movement of constellations using a variety of resources: interactive star map, planisphere, videos, modeled demonstration, and online resources.
Other
Neave Lab: Planetarium
This virtual planetarium allows you to view the sky as you wish. Using your mouse, point at stars to see their name, magnitude and constellation. You are also able to change the date, time, and location. This site is extremely...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fifth Grade Science: Earth Science: Stars
Investigate what constellations are and how to use light-years as a unit of distance in this module. Learn how to measure star distances in creative ways.
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Together We Can Rule the Galaxy
In this lesson, students will learn about Galileo Galilei and space.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: What Are Constellations?
A brief explanation of constellations. Discusses what determines what stars and constellations you see, the difference between astrology and astronomy, and how NASA uses the constellations.
University of Wisconsin
Constellations and Their Stars: Andromeda
This site has factual information about Andromeda. Also contains other links.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Orion's Inner Beauty
Under the heading, "Orion's Inner Beauty" this site examines specific details of an image displaying the Orion nebula, which is stated to be "our closest massive star-making factory."