Describes the constellations that can be seen during the month of October. Presents a story about the moon phases that comes from the Australian Aborigines. (JRH)

A short history of Newton's work in optics, mathematics, and astronomy. (BB)

Describes science activities which have been successful with nonscience majors. Each activity requires students to make observations, record the data gathered, interpret data, and prepare a written report. Subject areas include motion of stars, sunspots, lunar orbits, sunset points, meteor showers, and sun shadows. (JN)

Information on the solar eclipse of February 26, 1979, is presented, along with techniques for viewing eclipses. (BB)

Suggests some nonfiction children's books and learning activities for the study of astronomy in the primary and upper elementary grades. (SJL)

Discusses the occurrence of eclipses and eclipse observation. (JRH)

Describes construction of a variety of relatively inexpensive cameras for astronomical purposes. (CP)

Presents a brief description, including dates and estimated time of appearance, of a total eclipse of the moon. Suggested details for observing, requiring little or no experience or equipment, are presented. (EB)

Provides: (1) background information on features of the night sky and on how to observe them; (2) five activities; and (3) three ready-to-copy student materials. Activities include objectives(s), recommended age level(s), subject area(s), list of materials needed, and procedures. (JN)

Described is the observation of the moon with binoculars. Descriptions of the thin crescent moon, three-day-old moon, five-day-old moon, first quarter moon, 10-day-old moon and the full moon are presented and characteristics of each phase are included. (DS)

An annotated bibliography of astronomy activities is provided. Appropriate level for suggested activities is indicated. (MK)

Describes a classroom use of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram to infer not only the properties of a star but also the star's probable stage in evolution, life span, and age of the cluster in which it is located. (ZWH)

Describes procedures for designing your own huge scale model of the solar system. (ZWH)

Discusses the procedures used by students to design an interactive astronomy display case. (ZWH)

These materials have been designed for use with the upper elementary through high school levels especially, but not exclusively, with the Lunar Sample Disk. This book contains: information on the Lunar Sample Disk, a curriculum content matrix, a teacher's guide, Moon ABCs fact sheet, rock ABCs fact sheet, Progress in Lunar Science chart, 17…