Tag Archives: astronomy

Science Poetry Books: Exploring Astronomy

It’s STEM Friday and we’re hosting this week. It’s time to soar with STEM poetry books about astronomy. Note:  Title links take you to more information at Amazon. When my son was small, we discovered Blast Off: Poems About Space … Continue reading

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What’s Happening in Astronomy This Month

November is packed with great opportunities to learn more about astronomy. Event 1. Parts of northern Australia will be experiencing a solar eclipse, on November 14, 2012 (their time), which is roughly 5:00 p.m. EST November 13 in the U.S. … Continue reading

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Weekend Science Fun: Astronomy in the News

This weekend astronomy is in the news, with several events to spike a child’s interest. 1. Mars Rover Curiosity is landing on Mars on Sunday, August 5, 2012. Why is this rover newsworthy? Curiosity is bigger than the previous rovers, … Continue reading

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