Look at the evening sky and identify some of the stars. Select an activity to do back in the house such as roleplaying a job on a rocket to the stars. Use the Internet as a resource to search for frequently asked questions about stars.
How to have a fun-filled,family evening featuring the evening sky.
Select a clear night to go star watching with your child.
Bring a flashlight to check an astronomy guide for the names of the constellations.
What do the shapes resemble? When you go back inside, try one of these activities:
• read a bedtime story about how the constellations got their names • write a story about your imaginary trip to the stars • pretend to be star voyagers and act out your "jobs" on the rocket • paint or model some of your own stars in clay • search the Internet for frequently asked questions about starsSearch Search Encarta Online Deluxe SearchopolisPrintable VersionPoliciesRequest Review
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