Saturn and Mars and Stars - Oh! My!
Summer is a great time to do an informal astronomy unit or perhaps start a new hobby of star gazing as a family. Through mid June the early evening skies will provide a spectacular view as Saturn, Mars and a star cluster called the "Bee Hive" all converge. Plus, Mercury will also move in close by the middle of the month making for some "astronomical" views right after sunset.
Click here to read the complete NASA article.
You don’t have to be an astonomer to help your kids enjoy the night sky – I have found the following sites to be full of information just for parents and kids.
Astronomy Magazine’s Kid’s Page
Astronomy from a Creation Science, Biblical Worldview
Favorite Astronomy Books/Curriculum:
Apologia’s Young Explorer’s Series – Astronomy by Jeannie Fulbright
Astronomy Unit Study Guide, Media Angels
Find the Constellations & Stars, A New Way to See Them – both books by H.A. Rey
The Internet and your library are full of books that have information, stories, experiments, crafts and more! I hope you’re inspired to spend some nights lying out under the stars as a family considering the amazing universe and our awesome Creator!
"The heavens proclaim the Glory of God: the skies proclaim the work of His hands." Psalm 19:1
Happy stargazing!
