Astronomy For Kids

Young scientists will love exploring astronomy. There are many topics to be covered when teaching astronomy for kids. These include; the solar system, the sun, meteorites, planets, moons, comets, stars, galaxies, asteroids, and exploration. Using crafts to expand the minds of young scientists should simplify your job as a teacher.

From coloring pages to telescopes, there are many lessons that can teach astronomy for kids. Start out with star charts to show the solar system and the galaxies surrounding our planet. Ask the children draw their own star charts. This can also be a fun group activity. Upper elementary grade children will have fun designing their own alien infested planet. What would the alien look like? How would it survive? Are the aliens friendly or foe to mankind?

Kids as young as 2 years old can enjoy projects designed for them. Cut out stars, add glitter and glue to popcycle sticks for fun puppets. Sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" while the preschool bunch waves their new glittery puppets. Astronomy for kids in elementary school can be an exciting topic to teach. Start out with the Sun and work outwards. There is much to learn about each planet and their moons. Questions asked by your students should tell you which direction to take in your teachings. Are they asking about astronauts and exploration or about galaxies and black holes?

Crafts are a great way to teach astronomy for kids. Even older elementary children will enjoy building a Lego space shuttle or visiting the local planetarium. Children this age will also take pleasure in making their own craters using a large container filled with sand. Rent or borrow a telescope to view the moon. If the time is right, try viewing a solar eclipse with a homemade pinhole camera. Older elementary kids will like making their own pinhole camera to take home and use again. Astronomy can be a fun and exciting course to teach kids of all ages.