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astronomy.com for kids

A grade school friendly site that allows younger students to enjoy looking at the stars. It includes an interactive simulation that allows students to determine the cardinal points. It also has basic directions that can be used by the students that enhances the student's ability to use a telescope

Keywords:: Telescope, Constellations, Stars, Astronomy

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Science and Technology / Astronomy

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Material Type:: Collection
Date Added to MERLOT:: September 18, 2008
Date Modified in MERLOT:: September 19, 2022
Author:: Glenn Chaple
Submitter:: Joshua Elsasser

Primary Audience:: Grade School, Middle School
Technical Format:: Website
Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: No
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Paul Kirkpatrick (Student)

17 years ago

This would be great to use for 6th geade camp where they have telescopes.

david komanapalli (Student)

17 years ago

This is an excellent website for primary school kids to engage them into astronomical exploration at an early age. The information and the colorful pictures are superb and informative.

stephen fedele (Staff)

17 years ago

I enjoyed the site for astronomy this would be great to use in the classroom. It is very easy to use site.

Monica Bravo (Faculty)

17 years ago

Fun activities for younger students, but require some parental involvement.

Brandi Miller (Student)

17 years ago

Great for students of all ages; at the younger ages it may require assistance. Has everything from the moon and the stars to the entire solar system. Great visuals.