I have some learning about the solar system activities and a free Cosmic Wonders Fun Guide to the Universe’s Coolest Events. Look at my other page Exploring Space and Astronomy Free Unit Study for more ideas and topics for hands-on learning.
Learning about the cool events in the night sky printable has family activities and learning prompts.
And there are many hands-on ideas to keep your kids learning. For example, your child can build a comet model and keep a sky journal.
However, you want to explain what are cosmic events. Your child may know some of them.
For instance, they are supernovas which is a star that when it dies it explodes. Too, some supernovas can be seen from Earth without a telescope.
And a shooting star which your child may be familiar with is a tiny piece of space rock burning up in Earth’s atmosphere.
BOOKS ABOUT THE WONDERS OF THE SKY FOR KIDS
Next, look at a few of these books about the universe.
5 Books About Awesome Things in the Skies
Whether it’s the Northern Lights or shooting stars these books bring the wonder of the skies to life!
Imagine a land where the sun rises at 1:58 a.m. in the summer and shines for less than four hours on a winter's day. The animals in the wilderness near Fairbanks, Alaska, witness some of the world's greatest temperature extremes and light variations ever year. At an average low of -16 degrees Fahrenheit, the winters may be unpleasantly frigid, but the light shows are always glorious!
The northern lights bring wonder and joy to all the creatures who bask under their mysterious glow in this gorgeous picture book from the creator of the holiday hit The Tree That's Meant to Be.From tiny specks of dust to gleaming rays in the dark, the northern lights travel across the Arctic, uniting every creature in a celebration over land and sea.In this wonderfully wintery picture book, Yuval Zommer imagines the northern lights' fleeting journey from space to Earth and how they weave a special magic for the animals and people living in the frozen lands below.
Explains what shooting stars are, what they are made of, and what happens to them when they land on Earth.
Space is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. The Mysteries of the Universe is a stunning space encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. From planets and asteroids to black holes and galaxies, every page of this enthralling space book reveals the secrets behind more than 100 celestial objects, and will inspire youngsters as they journey through the vastness of the Universe. Each celestial body is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images.Get ready to explore fun facts and exciting new scientific discoveries as this best-selling picture book will illuminate imaginations and spark curious minds to explore the vastness of space. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on facts, myths, and key discoveries about the universe, perfect for children aged 6-8 to explore the wonders of our solar system and beyond.
First published in 1995, and acclaimed as a modern masterpiece, this first book in the series won the UK's top awards for children's literature.
“Without this child, we shall all die.”
Lyra Belacqua and her animal daemon live half-wild and carefree among scholars of Jordan College, Oxford.
The destiny that awaits her will take her to the frozen lands of the Arctic
Next, look at these solar system activities to add to your learning day.
SOLAR SYSTEM ACTIVITIES
- How To Make A Cool Paint Pour Aurora Borealis Craft
- How to Create A Stunning Night Sky Paper Roll Display
- About Astronomy and Space Science Fun Quick Unit Study
- Dynamic Astronomy Lapbook for Multiple Ages
- Oreo Phases Of The Moon Kids Science They’ll Love
- Solar System Unit Study and Hands-on Planets Activity
- Meteors, Meteorites, Comets and Meteoroids Today And Make a Fun Windsock
Also, look at what is included in this free printable.
COSMIC WONDERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
- meteor showers
- auroras
- solar & lunar eclipses
- comets
- planetary alignments
- supermoons
- blood moons
- zodiacal light
- earthshine
- sun halos
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