UmMusa Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hey guys, My son is begging me to get him more space stuff for science. We touched on it briefly, however we visited a planetarium two weeks ago, he's checked out all the planets books from the library, and he is putting together a space craft mobile that he's painting and stuff. I saw http://rainbowresource.com/product/sku/034895/1308342673-1618396 this book on Rainbow Resource and thought it would be worthwhile, but knowing my DS, he will speed right through it. Any ideas? We're not doing any formal science at the moment till next school year, so I'm free to give him a hefty load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristenR Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Depending on how computer savy he is you can try some of these great sites Celestia Microsoft's World Wide Telescope NASA for Students Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 love the links! thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinspired Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 My dd10 is also really into space. She's checked out countless books from the library on the subject but she's not around for me to ask about her favorites. Here are a few links she has bookmarked online: http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/. You can subscribe to the Astronomy Picture of the Day and see incredible images which come with descriptions and info on current research each day. http://www.kidsastronomy.com/ http://skysurvey.org/ interactive 360 degree composite of the night sky http://www.sixtysymbols.com/ astronomy and physics symbols I don't know if you're interested in videos...If you have a Netflix subscription, The Universe, a History Channel documentary, is available to watch instantly. Astronomer Carl Sagan's Cosmos is available through Netflix, as well. Hope these help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in CA Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Join the local astronomical society. Take him to star parties this summer. Buy him a telescope and star guides. Find an amateur astronomer to mentor him. These are things I'm doing for my 13dd who also loves space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NittanyJen Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I realize some people are pretty anti-television, but there is nothing passive about Discovery Channel's "How the Universe Works" astronomy series. My 10YO eats up every episode, and will analyze and discuss each one for weeks, even taking notes and then using it for further research, all on his own (astronomy is a past topic for us; he's doing this all on his own time). Also, if you have an ipod, there are some great apps for it (such as StarWalk and others) that will allow it to scan the night sky outside and show what stars and other objects you are seeing, and provide a wealth of other information about the sky you can see right above you at that time. This is a new day and age, in which technology does not automagically shut off their brains, when used appropriately :) The Learning Company also has a few really good series on space and astronomy, if your son can stomach the sometimes dry presentations. The Hubble set of lectures is at least accompanied by some really spectacular images. Yes, they are college lectures, but they can be doable for a motivated 10YO if taken in 10-15 minute bites. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristinannie Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I highly recommend this book. It has some great pics and a lot of wonderful information! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truebluexf Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 What RS4K Astronomy? I bet it would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnegurochkaL Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) Here is a link to NASA Instructional Units and Lesson Plans: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlnasa/units/index.html Last year I did use some of their ideas with my 7 years old child(Operation Liftoff unit:building an International Space Station) and we had a lot of fun. Edited June 18, 2011 by SneguochkaL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/Basher-Astronomy-Out-this-World/dp/B004WB1AF2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308396098&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Here is a link to NASA Instructional Units and Lesson Plans: http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlnasa/units/index.html Last year I did use some of their ideas with my 7 years old child(Operation Liftoff unit:building an International Space Station) and we had a lot of fun. Thank you! This is fantastic! The HA Rey books on stars are neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 Also, try Classical Astronomy (www.classicalastronomy.com) which has curriculum on classical astronomy study, but they also send out a newsletter that talks about what is going on "in the sky". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 I really liked the Living in Space idea, but I was having problems downloading it. I finally found the PDF on ERIC's website. You can download the full PDF file in one piece from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 An excuse to buy an ipad (if you don't have one already). . . is the app Star Walk. It's insanely cool. When you aim your ipad towards the sky, it shows you exactly what is where, names, constellations, etc and you can click on any item to see more details. (Lots of details.) It also has a calendar feature showing all kinds of events (eclipes, meteor showers, etc). It has lot of other functions that we're just figuring out. (New toy, lol.) So cool! http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/star-walk-for-ipad-interactive/id363486802?mt=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmMusa Posted June 18, 2011 Author Share Posted June 18, 2011 Thanks a bunch! I do have an ipad, so I've put some new apps on there now :) He liked the websites, too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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