Have you ever found yourself in need of a planetarium lesson or
classroom activity that was easy to access, set-up, and implement? Have
you ever searched for a pre or post planetarium activity, but couldn't
find one quickly? Try Rainy Day Astronomy!
Rainy Day Astronomy, by Diane Tesmer is a book of easy, low cost, hands-on science
activities, and experiments that are fun for children of all ages. This
book contains twenty-eight, educational activities for elementary,
middle/junior high, and high school students. Planetarians, teachers,
home school parents, and group leaders alike enjoy the clear
explanation, ready-to-copy handouts and answer keys; all contained
within a durable three-ring binder. For motivated or gifted students, we
provide an extra credit section of the book, which appears in the final
chapter. Rainy Day Astronomy is ideal for any science reference
library, classroom, and even makes a great gift shop item!
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Here is an example of the activites contained in Rainy Day Astronomy
Activities for All Ages
- Shoebox Astronomy
- Creating a Solar Clock
Elementary School Activites
- How Old Would I Be on Mercury?
- Stellar Temperatures
- Constellation Pictures
- Postcard from the Edge of the Galaxy
- Planet Facts
- Crossword Puzzles
- Memory Game
- Planetary Mobile
- Talking to Aliens
- Oil and Water Don't Mix, or Do They?
Jr. High/High School Activities
- Martian Surface
- Polar Ice Caps
- Vacuum Pump Experiment
- Martian Water Experiment
- Martian Soil Experiment
- Martian Air Experiment
- The Solar System
- Seasons Laboratory
- Spectrum Laboratory
- Impact Craters
- Moon Phase Diagram
- Creating a Comet
- Planetary Motions
- How Fast do the Planets Move?
Extra Credit Projects
- Space Food Tray
- Astrophotography
- A Telescope You Can Build Yourself
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