Astronomy and Star Gazing
Astronomy lessons use star‑gazing and simple models to reveal the wonders of the cosmos.
Description : Astronomy lessons in this course use star‑gazing sessions, simple telescopes, and digital simulations to unveil the wonders of the cosmos, inspiring curiosity about the universe.
Category : Science
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Astronomy Fundamentals
Section 1: Observing the Sky
Lesson 1: What Is Astronomy?
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Astronomy?
Lesson 2: The Importance of Observing
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Importance of Observing
Section 2: History of the Stars
Lesson 1: Early Star Gazers
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Early Star Gazers
Lesson 2: Storytelling Through the Stars
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Storytelling Through the Stars
Section 3: The Scale of the Universe
Lesson 1: Our Place in the Solar System
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Our Place in the Solar System
Lesson 2: Introduction to the Sun and Moon
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to the Sun and Moon
Section 4: Introduction to the Night Sky
Lesson 1: Recognizing the North Star and Other Bright Stars
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Recognizing the North Star and Other Bright Stars
Lesson 2: Identifying Simple Patterns in the Sky
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Identifying Simple Patterns in the Sky
Section 5: The Scientific Method in Astronomy
Lesson 1: Asking Questions About the Cosmos
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Asking Questions About the Cosmos
Lesson 2: Conducting Simple Experiments
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Conducting Simple Experiments
Module 2: Celestial Objects Up Close
Section 1: The Sun – Our Star
Lesson 1: Characteristics of the Sun
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Characteristics of the Sun
Lesson 2: The Sun’s Role in Our Solar System
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Sun’s Role in Our Solar System
Section 2: The Moon – Earth's Companion
Lesson 1: Understanding Moon Phases
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Moon Phases
Lesson 2: Simple Lunar Eclipses
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Simple Lunar Eclipses
Section 3: The Planets – Neighbors in Space
Lesson 1: Introduction to the Planets
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to the Planets
Lesson 2: Differences Among the Planets
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Differences Among the Planets
Section 4: Stars – Dots of Light in the Sky
Lesson 1: What Are Stars?
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Are Stars?
Lesson 2: Basic Star Colors and What They Mean
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basic Star Colors and What They Mean
Section 5: Other Space Objects – Comets and Meteors
Lesson 1: Discovering Comets
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Discovering Comets
Lesson 2: Observing Meteors and Shooting Stars
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Observing Meteors and Shooting Stars
Module 3: Understanding Constellations
Section 1: What Is a Constellation?
Lesson 1: Defining Constellations
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Constellations
Lesson 2: Comparing Constellations to Connect-the-Dots
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Comparing Constellations to Connect-the-Dots
Section 2: Constellation Patterns
Lesson 1: Recognizing the Big Dipper
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Recognizing the Big Dipper
Lesson 2: Identifying Orion
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Identifying Orion
Section 3: Constellation Stories
Lesson 1: Greek Legends Behind the Stars
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Greek Legends Behind the Stars
Lesson 2: Native and Local Star Tales
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Native and Local Star Tales
Section 4: Mapping the Stars
Lesson 1: The History of Star Charts
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: The History of Star Charts
Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Simple Star Map
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Simple Star Map
Section 5: Constellations Across Cultures
Lesson 1: Eastern Star Stories
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Eastern Star Stories
Lesson 2: Western Star Traditions
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Western Star Traditions
Module 4: Tools and Techniques for Star Gazing
Section 1: Exploring Simple Telescopes
Lesson 1: Parts of a Basic Telescope
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Parts of a Basic Telescope
Lesson 2: How to Look Through a Telescope
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: How to Look Through a Telescope
Section 2: Using Binoculars for Star Gazing
Lesson 1: Binocular Basics
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Binocular Basics
Lesson 2: Observing the Moon with Binoculars
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Observing the Moon with Binoculars
Section 3: Digital Simulations and Apps
Lesson 1: How Digital Sky Maps Work
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: How Digital Sky Maps Work
Lesson 2: Using Apps to Find Constellations
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Apps to Find Constellations
Section 4: Safety and Ethics During Observations
Lesson 1: Observing Safely at Night
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Observing Safely at Night
Lesson 2: Respecting Nature and the Night Environment
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Respecting Nature and the Night Environment
Section 5: Practical Outdoor Observation Techniques
Lesson 1: Setting Up Your Observation Spot
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Setting Up Your Observation Spot
Lesson 2: Recording Your Observations
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Recording Your Observations
Module 5: Exploring the Cosmos
Section 1: Our Milky Way
Lesson 1: What Is the Milky Way?
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is the Milky Way?
Lesson 2: How to Observe Our Galaxy
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: How to Observe Our Galaxy
Section 2: The Big Picture of the Universe
Lesson 1: Understanding Galaxies Around Us
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Galaxies Around Us
Lesson 2: Comprehending Vast Distances in Space
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Comprehending Vast Distances in Space
Section 3: The Possibility of Life Beyond Earth
Lesson 1: Exploring What Life Might Look Like
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exploring What Life Might Look Like
Lesson 2: How Scientists Search for Life
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: How Scientists Search for Life
Section 4: The History of Space Exploration
Lesson 1: The First Steps into Space
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: The First Steps into Space
Lesson 2: Recent Discoveries in Space
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Recent Discoveries in Space
Section 5: Looking Ahead in Astronomy
Lesson 1: Ongoing Projects in Space Exploration
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Ongoing Projects in Space Exploration
Lesson 2: How Young Star Gazers Can Get Involved
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: How Young Star Gazers Can Get Involved