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Solar Science: Exploring Sunspots, Seasons, Eclipses, and More

Solar Science offers more than three dozen hands-on, inquiry-based activities on many fascinating aspects of solar astronomy. The activities cover the...

By Dennis Schatz, Andrew Fraknoi

Elementary Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Mathematics Instructional Materials Lesson Plans Interdisciplinary

Science 101: What Does the Sun Send to the Earth?

Journal Article

Science 101: What Does the Sun Send to the Earth?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses electromagnetic waves....

Elementary Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Life Science Professional Learning old

Editor's Note: Earth's Place in the Universe—Understanding Develops Over Time

Journal Article

Editor's Note: Earth's Place in the Universe—Understanding Develops Over Time

Science and Children’s editor shares thoughts regarding the current issue....

Elementary Astronomy Earth & Space Science Learning Progression NGSS

Science 101: What Is the Controlling Force in the Universe?

Journal Article

Science 101: What Is the Controlling Force in the Universe?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue takes a deeper look at the four known forces in the ...

Elementary Middle School Astronomy General Science Physical Science Professional Learning old

Science 101: How Does the Motion of the Earth Affect Our View of the Sun?

Journal Article

Science 101: How Does the Motion of the Earth Affect Our View of the Sun?

This column provides background science information for elementary teachers. This month’s issue discusses the Sun's analemma pattern....

Elementary Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Professional Learning old

NSTA Kids

Next Time You See the Moon

Children's Choices Winner, Children's Book Council and International Literacy Association!...

Early Childhood Elementary Pre-service Teachers Preschool Astronomy Earth & Space Science Instructional Materials

Moon Phase and Solar Eclipse

Book Chapter

Moon Phase and Solar Eclipse

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ understanding of the Earth- Sun-Moon system well enough to explain the causes of Moon...

Elementary High School Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Assessment

What Are Stars Made Of?

Book Chapter

What Are Stars Made Of?

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about how astronomers investigate the composition of stars. The probe is designed ...

Elementary High School Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science Assessment Disciplinary Core Ideas Phenomena Three-Dimensional Learning

How Far Away Is the Sun?

Book Chapter

How Far Away Is the Sun?

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about relative distance. The probe is designed to find out if students can appl...

Elementary High School Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science 5E Science and Engineering Practices

Comparing Eclipses

Book Chapter

Comparing Eclipses

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about eclipse phenomena. The probe is designed to determine if students have a men...

Elementary High School Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science 5E Science and Engineering Practices

How Long Is a Day on the Moon?

Book Chapter

How Long Is a Day on the Moon?

The purpose of this assessment probe is to elicit students’ ideas about the day-night cycle on the Moon. The probe is designed to find out if stude...

Elementary High School Middle School Astronomy Earth & Space Science 5E Science and Engineering Practices

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