AstroWhiz Full Family Astronomy Curriculum

Description

Your family can EASILY understand basic astronomy:

1. Open the box
2. Solve Level 1 in Chapter 1
3. Read the Science Card
4. Move on to next level

Mom doesn’t need to gather any supplies or have any science experience!

Stop simply following instruction (like other hands-on science kits).  Start figuring science concepts out (with our challenge-based learning).

Buy an AstroWhiz kit – your kids will solve challenges and easily understand the basics of astronomy.

Grades 3-8, Perfect for your whole family

• 50+ Total Challenges
• EVERYTHING you need is included (except a lamp)
  • Challenge Cards
  • Science Explanation Cards
  • Physical Components
  • Books:
    • Find the Constellations by H.A. Rey
    • Amazing Night Sky Atlas by Lonely Planet
    • AstroWhiz Workbook (extra learning opportunities and deeper, independent science work for your 6th-8th graders)
• HOURS of fun and learning
  • You can CHOOSE how to do science for your family.  (Simply start with Level 1 in Chapter 1, go as far as you want then put it away, and pull out the next challenge when you’re ready to do science again)
  • We recommend spending about 1-2 hours/week
  • 8-12 weeks long
• The best way to teach your kids about astronomy
• Perfect for homeschool science with no stress (3rd -8th grade)
  • Family Style Learning – everyone can go through the challenges together
  • Optional Workbook for independent work for your middle schoolers

Covers the following science topics and more:

• Chapter 1: The Earth is Our Clock
  • Days, Years,
  • Solstices, Equinoxes, Seasons, etc.
• Chapter 2: Constellations
  • Recognizing common constellations
  • How constellations change based on your location and the course of the year
  • *Includes both indoor and outdoor challenges to recognize constellations*
• Chapter 3: Dancing with the Moon
  • Phases of the moon
  • Eclipses
• Chapter 4: The Wanderers – Planets
  • Recognizing planets in the sky
  • Relative planet sizes and distances
• Chapter 5: What Else is in the Night Sky?
  • Comets, Meteor Showers, etc.
  • Galaxies, Star Clusters, Nebulas, etc.