Children are naturally fascinated by the sky. From an early age they look up at the sun, clouds, stars and moon and it’s important that we enable them to develop that curiosity. Here are some resources to help teach older children about astronomy. You might also like to check out the astronomy for younger children page here.
The size of the Sun compared to other stars
This video uses visual technology to bring to life the differences between our sun, and a range of other stars.
We’re All Made of Stardust. Here’s How.
A good explanation of how everything on Earth (including you and I) came from a solar nebula.
How big is the Solar System?
Get an idea of how spaced out the planets of the solar system are, and about a ninth planet that’s bigger than Earth!
[…] Children are naturally fascinated by the sky. From an early age they look up at the sun, clouds, stars and moon and it’s important that we enable them to develop that curiosity. Here are some resources to help teach older children about astronomy. You might also like to check out the astronomy for older children post here. […]
[…] Children are naturally fascinated by the sky. From an early age they look up at the sun, clouds, stars and moon and it’s important that we enable them to develop that curiosity. Here are some resources to help teach older children about astronomy. You might also like to check out the astronomy for older children post here. […]