Here are some more Star Activities to make this Theme Day out of this world!
FIELD TRIP:
Visit a local observatory, planetarium, or science museum that features exhibits on the stars.
AUDIO VISUAL:
Search through your child’s DVD/ video collection (or visit your local library before hand) to find your child’s favourite shows about the stars.
Try to find these fun learning titles at your local library:
The Magic School Bus: Super Star Power or The Magic School Bus: Sees Stars, Scholastic, 2012 - Both of these DVD's contain the episode entitled "sees Stars"
For more non fiction learning reserve this from the library:
Invisible Universe Revealed, Pangloss Films PBS Distribution, 2015
For a movie about a star in human form try this movie:
Stardust
Q: Why doesn’t the Dog Star laugh at jokes?
A: Because
it’s too Sirius.
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COLOURING PAGES:
You can find many free colouring pages online by using your favourite search engine and typing in “Stars and Constellations Coloring pages “or print out my Wish Upon a Star Colouriing Page.
You could also print out my Large Star Template or the Many Stars Template and use them as colouring pages.
Telus World of Science Edmonton
Check here for the answer keys:
Key Easy Stars Word Search Key Difficult Constellation Word Search Key Challenge Star Word Search
Q: Why was the star arrested?
A: It was
a shooting star.
STAR GAZING:
Check out these websites for an introduction to Star Gazing with your kids!
http://liebacklookup.com/stargazing-with-kids/
http://wanderlust.com/journal/how-to-start-stargazing-with-your-kids/
Stars and Constellations
Take a family drive at night when it’s really dark outside and search for a spot to star gaze.
OR
Look at the stars from your own backyard or while taking a walk as a family at night (be sure to wear reflective clothing).
Outdoor Activities:
JOKES:
For fun!
WORD SEARCH PUZZLES:
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If it is Astronomy Day (Check here for the next date) see what local activities are planned around your area.