Intro to Astronomy (Teacher Guide)

7th - 8th Grade

Explore the night sky, identifying stars, constellations, and even planets. Learn how to stargaze with a telescope, binoculars, or even your naked eye. Allow Dr. Jason Lisle, a research scientist with a master's and PhD in astrophysics, to guide you in examining the beauty of God's Creation. Find Orion, a well-known constellation; within it you can easily see the red super giant star Betelgeuse over 3,000 trillion miles away without bioculars or a telescope. At 60,000 times the diameter of Earth, it is a celestial sight! Or marvel at our galaxy, the Milky Way, shining brightly overhead in late summer as you see the dark patches of dust as well as light spots containing entire star clusters. When will the next solar eclipse take place? What is that bright star setting in the west? How do I find Saturn? Take a few moments to study the glorious night sky, appreciating the majestic beauty of God's vast universe.

Features:

• The calendar provides 2 to 3 weekly sessions with clear objectives
• Worksheets and quizzes all based on the readings from The Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky
• Approximately 30 to 45 minutes per lesson, two to three days a week
• Answer keys for worksheets and quizzes