California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: A New Star Cluster
The image entitled, "A New Star Cluster" shows the formation of a new group of stars located in the Milky Way galaxy. The text below the image goes into detail on describing the various specifics of the image.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Demonstrating the Distances of Stars
Investigate the use of the parallax effect for determining distance in space, and explore the arrangement and relative distance of stars in the galaxy. Create a sample star field and transform it into a three-dimensional model.
PBS
Star Map
This star map has five different constellations along with four newly discovered solar systems. If you are located in the northern hemisphere you can use this resource to locate stars.
Math Science Nucleus
Math Science Nucleus: The Bear and the Baby
This animation discusses the history of the constellations and the naming according to myths. The specific constellation dealt with in this animation is Ursa Major and Ursa Minor (the bear and the baby).
Other
Sky Server: The Constellation Game
This site from the Sky Server of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey provides the information here on constellations. "Here is your chance to make up your own constellation!" Learn about the various constellations and then play the game.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 2
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 3
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 3 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 1
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
Ducksters
Ducksters: Astronomy for Kids: Constellations
Kids learn about the constellations in the science of astronomy. These stars that form patterns when viewed from the Earth have been studied since ancient times.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Constellations: Lesson 4
This lesson will demonstrate how to predict constellations in the night sky. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Constellations."
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Stars Project
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is a research project on stars, completed by first graders.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Astronomy Parallax
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the significance of Delta Cephei in the constellation Cepheus and its historical significance in determining distances in space. It discusses parallax, standard candles, and the...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Constellations
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart offers images and ideas for interdisciplinary study of the constellations. It suggests project based learning activities and a WebQuest link.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Finding Polaris
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains how to find Polaris or the North Star.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Space
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes what causes the seasons, explains the moon's phases, and introduces what a constellation is. It utilizes the Activotes to help describe the phenomena.
Fun Brain
Fun Brain: Space Hopper Constellation Game
Players identify constellations by multiple choice or by typing in the correct name. Two skill levels. Includes links to Fact Monster dictionary, encyclopedia, and atlas entries about constellations.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Science Crossword Puzzles Constellations [Pdf]
Find out what you know about constellations by completing this crossword puzzle!
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Constellations Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about constellations. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Constellation?
Constellations are patterns formed by groups of stars. Take a look at some of the familiar constellations.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Star?
Learn about stars, how they are formed, the biggest and smallest star, what they look like, well-known stars and constellations, and other interesting facts.