| "ABC" Book of Astronomy
Sixth Grade Space Unit Projects |
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You will be writing an "ABC" Book about astronomy!Get Set:
You will need to use reference books, textbooks, and other sources of information to find an astronomy term that begins with each letter of the alphabet. You need to write at least two facts about each of the terms. Be sure to spell all words correctly in your book.Go:
Put your facts into a book format. Be sure to include at least one illustration for each fact. You may use a photograph, drawing, diagram, etc...Finish:
Read your book to the class.Back to top of page
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| "W" is for white dwarf star. | "B" is for booster. | "U" is for Uranus. |
Book Grading (85 pts.)
 | All letters deal with space/astronomy (10 pts.) |
| Two facts for each letter (20 pts.) |
| Colored illustrations for each letter (20 pts.) |
| Correct spelling, grammar, punctuation (10 pts.) |
| Sources of information (10 pts.) |
| Neatness and organization (15 pts.) |
| Book reading (5 pts.) |
| Preparation (10 pts.) |
| Astronomy for Kids - have fun exploring the universe we live in! Learn about the planets, see sky maps to find your favorite stars, and get answers to astronomy questions. |
| Constellations - All kinds of information relating to the 88 constellations and lots of data on many of the stars themselves. |
| Constellations and their Stars, The – Statistics, history, and mythology for all 88 constellations and the named stars in them; also contains info on Messier objects; some star charts included. |
| Eric's Treasure Trove of Astronomy - on-line encyclopedia of astronomy formulas and derivations. |
| Nine Planets - take this multimedia tour of our solar system. |
| Nine Planets for Kids - this excellent site is a more basic version of the great Nine Planets site. Contains information on our solar system, some great pictures, and more. |
| Planetary Sciences at The National Space Science Data Center (NSSDC) - part of NASA |
| Solar System - online project about the solar system designed for middle school students. Includes info on all nine planets as well as asteroids and comets. |
| StarChild - want to learn more about our solar system and the universe? Come try these activities. |
| Star Hustler - from the do-it-yourself TV show on naked-eye astronomy. |
| Welcome to the Planets - a collection of many of the best images from NASA's planetary exploration program. |
