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Last Updated In Spring, 2018 By: Steve Millard



Hello to all kids interesting in astronomy. My name is Navjot Sekhon and I am currently a student of Professor Jeff Adkins Astronomy class at Los Medanos College. I love working with and teaching kids interesting things going on. I will be posting some links where the kids will be able to go to learn about Astronomy. These links will teach kids everything they need to know about Astronomy and beyond. There will be many fun activities such as games, painting and reading material. Let's learn about Astronomy! [[ [] ]]
 * Editor:** Steve Millard

[[ [] ]] This website explains a brief summary on the history of Astronomy and talks about some of the different specific fields in Astronomy. This also mentions two crucial scientists to astronomy as well as some major discoveries.
 * Title:** Ducksters Education Site
 * Author:** Technological Solutions, Inc.
 * Date Reviewed:** May 13, 2018
 * Reviewed By:** Steve Millard
 * Intended Audience:** Kids 11+
 * Readability / Clarity:** This website seems to be appropriate for an audience of about fifth grade level and up. The content is well written and overall seems pretty easy to read.
 * Ease Of Navigation:** It is quite simple to maneuver around the website and the different sections.
 * Last Updated:** 2018
 * Accuracy:** All the information seemed pretty up to date and reliable.

**Title: **Planets For Kids: Free Astronomy Network For Kids **Author: **Unknown **Date Reviewed: **May 13, 2018 **Reviewed By:** Steve Millard **Intended Audience: **Kids 5+ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Readability / Clarity: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">This website seems perfect for young kids starting at Elementary School level, who want to start learning Astronomy information. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Ease Of Navigation: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">It is definitely quite simple to navigate through the website. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Last Updated: **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> 2017 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Accuracy: **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> Most all information seemed accurate and up t o date, accept that it considers Pluto as one of the nine planets instead of separately categorizing it with dwarf planets. This however can be considered a minor accuracy error. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">[[ [] <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">]] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This website explains to kids the basic principles of space, specifically about the Sun and the eight major planets plus Pluto. By clicking on each planet tab you can read interesting fun facts about each major planet in our solar system. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Title: **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Science Kids: Fun Science And Technology For Kids! <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Author:** Science Kids © <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Date Reviewed: **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">May 13, 2018 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Reviewed By:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Steve Millard <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Intended Audience: **Kids 12+ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Readability / Clarity: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">This website seems appropriate for kids starting at Jr. High School level. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Last Updated:** July 8, 2016 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Accuracy:** The information overall seems pretty accurate and up to date. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">[[ [] ]] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">This website includes different fun facts, projects, images, videos and even a game! A wide range of information and fun all in one site. Multiple options here that can keep kids busy for plenty of time while learning great information.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Ease Of Navigation: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Most navigation isn't too difficult, but there is quite a bit to explore so it may get challenging occasionally since there are so many sections to find and click on.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Title: **Amazing Space <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Author: **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Unknown, Supported by NASA <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Date Reviewed: **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">May 13, 2018 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Reviewed By:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Steve Millard <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Intended Audience: **Kids 11+ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Readability / Clarity: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">This website seems to be appropriate for an audience of about fifth grade level and up and seems to be easy to read for someone that age. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Last Updated:** Unknown <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Accuracy:** The information seems pretty accurate and up to date. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">[[ []]] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">On this site by clicking on different options you can learn about different nebulas, detailed facts about planets such as Saturn's rings. There are also pictures and descriptions of things such as black holes and galaxies. For kids interested there is also mathematical and measurement information included. Also a nice resource for teachers as occasionally there are instructions on things to try in the class room. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Title: **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">NASA Space Place: Explore Earth And Space! <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Author: **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">NASA <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Date Reviewed: **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">May 13, 2018 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Reviewed By:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Steve Millard <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Intended Audience: **<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Kids 8+ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Readability / Clarity: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">This website has information that seems appropriate for an aging Elementary student and is easy to read. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Last Updated: **May 9, 2018 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">**Accuracy:** Information seems quite accurate and up to date, plus it is viewed and checked by NASA occasionally. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;"> https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">This site allows kids to learn a lot about basic fun Astronomy things such as the Sun, Earth and Solar System. There are multiple options of things for kids to pick and learn about that might keep them interested for a while. There is also an Educators section for teachers where they can get ideas for fun Astronomy projects to do in the class room with their students.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Ease Of Navigation: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Basic navigation is pretty straightforward, but certain navigation can be a little tricky at times and may require some extra concentration.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Ease Of Navigation: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Navigating around the site is quite simple.

<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018 This website is for kids wanting to know all about the sky and how to use telescopes to find out. It will give kids great insight on how the telescope works. It will teach them how to observe things without using any other things. [[ []]]
 * Title:** Sky and Telescope
 * Author:** Unknown
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Editor: **<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">Steve Millard
 * Date Read:** November 30th 2012
 * Intended Audience:** Kids 10+
 * Rating:** 9

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018 This is a great website kids that want to know more about NASA. It has amazing videos for kids to explore about space. It let's kids pick their skill levels and challenge their minds. It lets kids explore by showing pictures of new science discoveries. It also has Asteroid Naming Contests where kids can compete with others. Go and explore kids! [[ []]]
 * Title:** Nasa Kids Club
 * Author:** Jeff Ehnem
 * Date Read:** November 6th 2012
 * Intended Audience:** Kids 3 and up
 * Rating:** 10

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018 This is a great website for kids to read magazines about Astronomy. The Website provides great insight on everything in the sky. It teaches about constellations and planets. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">[[ []]]
 * Title:** Astronomy
 * Author:** Unknown
 * Date Read:** November 22 2012
 * Intended Audience:** Kids
 * Rating:** 10

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018 This website is for kids wanting to know more about what the things in space do. It tells its readers the definitions of the Sun, Asteroids, Moon, etc. It also lets kids put any questions about Astronomy they have. Kids will also be able to post any interesting facts they know about the solar system or anything interesting that is currently happening. At this website kids will find about what our solar system does. Go and explore kids! <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">[[ []<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">]]
 * Title:** Astronomy for Kids
 * Author:** Unknown
 * Date Read:** November 1 2012
 * Intended Audience:** Kids
 * Rating:** 10

[[[|www.kidsknowit.com]]] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018
 * Title:** Kids Know it Network
 * Author:** The Kids Know it Network
 * Date Read:** November 28, 2011
 * Intended Audience**: Pre-school-kids of any age
 * Rating**: 10

100% FREE!!! 100% KID-FRIENDLY!!! This is one of the best websites I found geared towards children. The focus is making learning fun using games, movies and even education based music. Learners of all ages from pre-school on up, can learn not only about Astronomy, but also just about every other educational subject in ways that keep it's audience engaged. At this website learners will find an interactive solar system, learn about how lage our solar system is, and can even take a virtual tour to distant planets.

[[[]]] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018
 * Title**: Esa kids-Highlights
 * Author**: European Space Agency
 * Date Read**: November 25, 2011
 * Intended Audience**: K-6
 * Rating**: 10

Full of information geared towards young learners of Astronomy, this website is not only fun, but interactive! It contains visually stimulating animation with captions that include vital information that correlates with the subject matter on Astronomy topics such as our universe, life in space, technology and earth. Though geared towards young learners in Europe, the information on this website will enable children from all over to develop their knowlege of space and the Universe in a hands on manner through various lab ideas, fun such as downloadable and printable pages to color and the latest space news communicated in an easy to understand format.

[[[]]] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018
 * Title:** The 9...8 Planets
 * Author**:Copyright © Angela Finer; maintenance by Bill Arnett
 * Date read**: November 25, 2011
 * Intended Audience**: Upper elementary
 * Rating**: 9

This website was once called The Nine Planets, but has now changed to The 8 Planets with the number 9 crosserd out (This was done of course because Pluto's status has changed from being a planet to dwarf planet). Although this website is not very large, it is a good starting point for young astronomers to become aquainted with the basics of each of our planets. Here you can learn about characteristics of each planet, dwarf planets and the Asteroid Belt. Children will leave this website with a clear very basic understanding of our solar universe, setting the foundation for higher learning in regards to Astronomy. On the bottom of the page you will find ads by google that will lead you to other relevant resouces just by clicking the subject of interest. This can either be a great way of getting to other websites with relevant material, or an annoyance because it takes you to the search engine, not other sites.



[[ []]] <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018 This website can be a useful tool in aiding any young science learner. Subjects range from astronomy to mathematics and are explained in language that is easy to follow and understand. Here children can learn about all types of science based subjects and even recieve homework assistance. Navigation on this website is easy to follow, and the content is good, however, there are too many paid advertisements throughout the site that is irrelevant to the subject matter which I found to be distracting.
 * Title:** Cosmos4kids: Exploration
 * Author:** Andrew Rader Studios
 * Editor:** Steve Millard
 * Date read:** November 25, 2011
 * Intended Audience:** Lower elementary-Middle School
 * Rating: 8**

[[[|Astro for Kindergarteners]]] **Author:** Many <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard **Date Read:** December 1, 2011 <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018 **Intended Audience:** 2-7 year olds **Rating:** 9.75
 * Title:** Kindergarten Astronomy Games

This website is geared towards very small children ages 2-7. Although not specifically an astromy website, you will find a few songs and 6 games that are astronomy oriented that will give your child his or her first Austronomy experience. The games will help children to learn about the patterns of stars and why they appear to move as well as the different stars that can be seen during different seasons. I really like this website because it is a good resource for very young children. Only drawback, is unrelated advertising, but not as much as some of the other sites I have visited

[[[|Ask an Astronomer for KIDS]]]

**Title:** Ask an Astronomer for KIDS! **Author:** Unknown <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard **Date Read:** December 1, 2011 <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018 **Intended Audience:** Upper elementary and on **Rating:** 10 This site is a cool way to expand a childs knowledge on Astronomy because it answers many questions you may have thought about concerning our Solar System. It is well organized with just about every topic that relates to astronomy. This is handy because if you are seeking specific information, all you have to do is find the topic you are looking for that appears on the left side of the screen and click on it. This site is a wonderful resource for homework and school projects.

[[[|CoolCosmos]]] **Title:** Cosmic Kids **Author:** Many Contributors <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard **Date Read:** December 1, 2011 <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018 **Intended Audience:** K-UP **Rating:** 10 This is one of the better online resources a young astronomer can tap into for information, images, homework help, project ideas and everything else astronomy. Any person interested in developing an understanding of our universe is certain to walk away from this website smarter than when they entered. The effects and creative aspect of the site makes learning about our Solar System engaging and entertaining. It will definitely have your child looking forward to reading and interacting on this highly educational site.

[[[|Kids Astronomy.com]]] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018
 * Title:** Kid's Astronomy
 * Author:** Many Contributors
 * Date Read:** December 1, 2011
 * Intended Audience:** K-12
 * Rating:** 10

This site has something for every age group. The topics include the Solar System, Deep Space Exploration, Civilian Space Travel, and a demonstration on how big our universe actually is. This site has links to different news headlines and includes a descriptive list of astronomy terms and definitions. A bonus to this site is the mixture of educational games such as puzzles, coloring sheets and an interative "create a planet" section. While exploring through this site, you can choose to listen to educational and entertaining MP3's. This site is aimed toward the elementary to high school aged kids, but is also a great resource for teachers looking to teach astronomy to children ages 7-18. A teacher will find age appropriate downloadable lesson plans to enhance their teaching.

[[[|NASA - for Kids]]] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018
 * Title**: NASA Students K-4
 * Author**: NASA Official: Brian Dunbar
 * Editor**: Shelley Canright
 * Date Read:** December 1, 2011
 * Intendended Audience**: K-12
 * Rating**: 10

This site is brought to us by NASA, It uses videos, pictures, news clips and games to make learning about astronomy fun. You will find links on this site that will lead you to other NASA websites.. You can trust that the information on this website is the most current information available on the web. This site is both educational and entertaining for any aspect of Astronomy and space missions.

[[[|Starchild.com]]] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018
 * Title:** A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
 * Author**: The Starchild Team
 * Date Read**: December 1, 2011
 * Intended Audience**: K-6
 * Rating:** 10

This site is one of the best sites for kids to learn the basics of astronomy. The site includes information on the Solar System, Universe, Space Stuff and a Glossary. Here's the cool part: it has a level 1 and 2, if you think the level 1 is too easy, you can switch to level 2. And when that gets too easy, there is a link to a site for ages 14+. Each of the links have a narraration of the topic you choose. This site makes it easy for any aged astonomer to learn new information. The site can be translated into four different languages including Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and German. Fun features include questions of the month and links to other fascinating astronomy sites. I would recommend this site for elementary students. Parents, don't be alarmed; Starchild.com has even been awarded with a Safe Site Seal from Wiredkids.org.

[|FrontierNet.net] [[[|FrontierNet.net]]] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018
 * Title:** Astronomy for Kids
 * Author**: Ron Kalasinskas for RochesterforKid
 * Reviewed By:**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;"> Steve Millard
 * Date read:** December 1, 2011
 * Intended Audience:** K-6
 * Rating:** 9

This site is a great kid friendly resource for children to navigate through. You can choose from such topics as the Solar System, Sun, Meteorites, Stars, Galaxies, Planets, the Moon, Comets, Asteroids, and Space Exploration. This site includes a link for a dictionary and glossary. Each of the links take you to a page full of pictures and short bulleted facts about the category you chose. This site also offers a link to the Hubble Space Telescope's Greatest Photos. There is a cool feature on this site titled "Your Page" where your questions can be answered or information that you might know can be shared.

[[ []**]]** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard
 * Title**: Catch Some Sun with NASA
 * Author:** Jack Troeger
 * Date Read;** December 1, 2011
 * Date Reviewed:** May 13, 2018
 * Intended Audience**: 4th grade and up
 * Rating**: 8

This site is helpful for students from upper elementary levels on up. It has basic lessons and work sheets and offers links to other sites. It can be a good resource for educators and for those who homeschool. The site is easy to navigate, uncluttered and the content is easy to understand.The site was created by Jack Troeger, a retired earth science teacher.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018
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 * Title**: Kidsastronomy.com
 * Author**: Kids Know It Network
 * Date Read**: December 1, 2011
 * Intended Audience**: K-5
 * Rating**: 10

This site makes learning fun for young Astronomers. It has many visual effects with children in mind, with the ease of a click a child is on their way to an entertaining learning experience. It has games and an interactive solar system. There is information on the moon and the moons of other planets such as jupiter, saturn and neptune. There is a lot of information for students and it was presented in a fun and inviting way. There are a lot of activities for on-line and at home learning. It is also a useful site for teachers looking for fun ways to teach astronomy in the classroom or parents at home.

__**[[[]]]**__ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">**Editor:** Steve Millard <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018
 * Title**: Astronomy
 * Author**: Kalmbach Publishing Co.
 * Date Read:** December 1, 2011
 * Intended Audience**: Mostly mature learners
 * Rating**: 7

Although this site is centered around Astronomy magazine, high school and college students might find great resorces specifically about Astronomy. There is a small link at the bottom of the page for kids, but this site is definitely geared towards mature learners. Kids can get information about space, how the earth's sun rises and sets and about the different moon phases. The website was to chaoic for a young child to navigate alone and may require the assistance of an older person to get to the Astronomy for Kids link.

[[ []**]]** <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">**Date Reviewed:** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; text-decoration: none;">May 13, 2018
 * Title**: A to Z Homes's Cool Homeschooling
 * Author:** Ann Zeise
 * Editor:** Steve Millard
 * Date Read:** December 1, 2011
 * Intended Audience**: Grades 3-10
 * Rating:** 9

This website is dedicated to parents and caregivers who choose to homeschool. Astronomy is just one of the many subjects that a parent or caregiver can learn about creating an educational environment that is easy to follow and fun.