Synopses & Reviews
Teach the basics of astronomical and space science using lively retellings of traditional folktales and quality children's literature. Reproducible activities and project ideas that meet NSTA standards combine stories and facts with language arts, math, science, art, and music, using the multiple intelligences approach. An extensive bibliography and other resources, such as addresses for Web sites and organizations in the area of astronomy and space science, are included. Grades 3-6 (adaptable to other levels).
Synopsis
Adhering to the National Science Standards, this book helps educators teach the basics of astronomical and space science using lively retellings of traditional folktales and quality children's literature. Chapters on the moon, sun, planets, stars, and flight and aerospace science contain extensive bibliographies of the myths and folktales of astronomy and children's scientific fact books. Each chapter also offers reproducible activities and project ideas that combine the stories and facts with language arts, math, science, art, music, and the multiple intelligences. Other resources, such as addresses for Web sites and organizations in the area of astronomy and space science, are also listed.
About the Author
JOANNE C. LETWINCH is a fourth grade teacher, Haddonfield Public Schools, Haddonfield, New Jersey.