Website
Stars-Astronomy for Kids - Learn about the different types of stars, including red dwarf, yellow, blue giant, and more. The whole site is dedicated to astronomy so check out some of the other areas too!
Google Sky - Real images from NASA. Zoom in and out for a closer look.
This Week's Sky at a Glance - The information on this site changes weekly to let you know what you can see as you gaze into the night sky.
Ask an Astronomer for Kids - At this site you can find the answers to frequently asked questions and even ask a question of your own.
Stars and Constellations - Fast facts about stars and constellations. The links on this site are awesome! Make sure to check some of them out!
Dark Sky Images - Pictures of the night sky and astronomical bodies.
Google Sky - Real images from NASA. Zoom in and out for a closer look.
This Week's Sky at a Glance - The information on this site changes weekly to let you know what you can see as you gaze into the night sky.
Ask an Astronomer for Kids - At this site you can find the answers to frequently asked questions and even ask a question of your own.
Stars and Constellations - Fast facts about stars and constellations. The links on this site are awesome! Make sure to check some of them out!
Dark Sky Images - Pictures of the night sky and astronomical bodies.
Task
1. Print a skymap from KidsAstronomy.com and the Night Sky Hunt. Make sure you have the correct date and time listed before printing out your skymap.
2. Go outside and see if the skymap matches what you see. Look for items on the Night Sky Hunt.
3. Write down your findings about the skymap. Check off items from the Night Sky Hunt.
2. Go outside and see if the skymap matches what you see. Look for items on the Night Sky Hunt.
3. Write down your findings about the skymap. Check off items from the Night Sky Hunt.
When you have completed this task bring your Web Quest Passport to the library.
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