Star Lores: Astronomy & Planetary Sciences ICT Resources

Seasons: Earth's orbit (AusVELs Level 7 & Level 8)

Control the motion of the Earth in its orbit around the Sun. Work out how the
Earths orbit and the tilt of its axis determine seasons in the different
hemispheres. Compare seasons at different locations on the Earth. For
example, work out that when it is summer in China, it is winter in Australia.
This learning object is part of a series of four objects. The series is also
packaged as a combined learning object.
Down load from FUSE website.
CSIRO Australian Astronomy
http://astronomy.org.au/education/resources/
Australian astronomy student & teacher resources section presents a
collection of links to interactive tutorials and worksheets, general educational
links and public astronomy courses.
Education resources at Scienceworks - astronomy
http://museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/education/resources/?subject=ast
ronomy&s...
Melbourne Planetarium offers an exciting range of astronomy shows for
students from Prep to VCE. Topics explore the seasons, the planets, and the
stars and galaxies that lie beyond the Solar System. This website provides
details of all planetarium shows, together with access to related education kits
and Infosheets.
Astronomy.com
http://www.astronomy.com/
Astronomy.com, Astronomy Magazine, offers daily astronomy and space
news, star charts, pictures of planets, space missions, eclipse and much
more.
Astronomy for kids
http://www.astronomy.com/asy/default.aspx?c=ss&id=127

Astro for kids provides information on the solar system, space, planets, sun,
constellations and observing tips.
Astronomy Online
http://astronomyonline.org/

Astronomy Information and Resources. Designed to be a resource, a first stop

for those who are interested in the subject of Astronomy.
Cosmos4Kids: Astronomy and space
http://www.cosmos4kids.com/
Astronomy and space resources for middle years and up. Cross the Universe
and Ford Galaxies as you discover the history of the cosmos, Astronomy and
space exploration.

At Home Astronomy - Science Experiments for the Entire Family

http://www.athomeastronomy.com/
At Home Astronomy: Hands on science activities for the family. By the Center
for Science Education at Space Sciences Laboratory.
Traditions of the Sun: Ancient astronomy
http://www.traditionsofthesun.org/
Traditions of the Sun: Explore the World's Ancient Observatories. An
experiential Web site exploring the cities of the ancient the Maya in Mexico's
Yucatan peninsula and Chaco Canyon in northern New Mexico.
Astronomy and Space Exploration: Fact Monster
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769132.html
Provides information on astronomy and space exploration.
Astronomy Picture of the Day
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
A different astronomy and space science related image is featured each day,
along with a brief explanation.
Mysteries of Deep Space
Classroom activities and lesson plans
http://www.pbs.org/deepspace/classroom/index.html
Dust Echoes
Animations of dreamtime stories with accompanying study guides and online
quiz and interactive video story editor.
http://www.abc.net.au/dustechoes/