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Direct linkHurst, Anna; Plummer, Julia; Gurton, Suzanne; Schatz, Dennis – Science and Children, 2017
On August 21, 2017, sky gazers all across North America will experience a total solar eclipse, arguably the most breathtaking of all astronomical phenomena. The August eclipse is an ideal astronomical event to observe with young children because it allows them to observe a powerful and easily accessible astronomical phenomenon. Observing…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Astronomy, Scientific Research, Safety
Peer reviewedScott, Roger L. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1985
Suggests using the planetarium as an educational resource for all ages. Discusses various planetarium teaching techniques and planetarium programs (with objectives) at Ball State University. They include programs for school children, college students, and the general public. (DH)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Planetariums
Trundle, Kathy Cabe; Willmore, Sandra; Smith, Walter S. – Science and Children, 2006
What Australia, Alaska, Qatar, Indiana, and Ohio have in common is the authentic writing More Observations Of Nature (MOON) project. In this unique project, teachers from these disparate geographic locations teamed up to instruct children in grades four through eight via the internet on a nearly universally challenging subject for teachers in the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Astronomy, Science Instruction, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedRauch, Kristin – School Arts, 1985
In this interdisciplinary art and science program elementary school children visited a planetarium, learned about astronomy, and created cosmic art. Integrating art and science allows students to take a more unified look at the many parts of the world. (RM)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Astronomy, Childrens Art
Download full textUS Environmental Protection Agency, 2007
The SunWise Program is designed to help meteorologists raise sun safety awareness by addressing the science of the sun, the risk of overexposure to its ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and what students and their families can do to protect themselves from overexposure. This Tool Kit has been designed for use all over the United States and its…
Descriptors: Safety, Learning Processes, Health Promotion, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedWilliams-Norton, Mary; And Others – Science and Children, 1990
Described is a program which encouraged parents to become involved with their children in a science program at home. Discussed are the activities and organization of the program. A list of resources is provided. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science, Home Programs
Peer reviewedField, George; Goldsmith, Donald – Mercury, 1990
The Hubble Space Telescope project is described. Discussed are the project directors, construction, launch, deployment, hazards, rationale, and hope of the project. (CW)
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Earth Science, Higher Education
Marganoff, Bruce, Comp. – 1991
This document, which reviews national, state, and local science activities and programs, provides educators with concrete examples of varied science programs that are a valuable resource for teaching science skills and proficiencies. This resource guide is intended to help educators supplement, amend, and revise their elementary science programs…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Biology, Computer Uses in Education, Conservation (Environment)
