It's Dark Outside!
It's got to be dark outside for these activities. So wait until the sun goes down and go have some fun.
Enjoy!
It's Dark Outside activities with a link have been featured on the It's All Kid's Play blog. These activities may have a photo on the blog as well as more detailed instructions than are shown here.
P.S. Wondering where a favourite activity went? The site is undergoing some changes and some of the activities have been temporarily shelved. Check back to see what's in the works.
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In the Sky (Astronomical)
- Look at the moon
You can look at the moon through binoculars or through a telescope to get a better look at what its surface looks like.
- Howl at the moon
- Look for shooting stars
Shooting stars are actually mini meteors and are made up of bits of rock that have fallen off comets or asteroids. They are often very small (like a pebble or smaller). The reason we can see them is because they are burning up from entering the Earth's atmosphere. When they disappear, it is because they have burned up.
- Look at the stars
You can find information about the stars you see in a star book or on the Internet. If there is an observatory near by, ask if they have nights when the general public can look at the stars through their huge telescopes.
Groups of stars are called constellations and are a lot of fun to try and spot. Some of them even have stories behind them.
- Find out when the next comet, meteor shower or other astronomical event is coming
This is something that you can research on the Internet or ask about at your local observatory. When the event comes, find a dark place away from street lights for the best viewing. Some cities have their own observatories where you can look at the stars.
- Make your own constellation
On a clear, dark night look up at the stars. A constellation is a group of stars that someone has named. Usually the constellation looks like something and many have a story that goes with them. For example, there is Ursa Minor (the Little Dipper) which is shaped like a dipper or big spoon. Look at the stars and see if you can see groups of stars that look like something. You can name them and even write up little stories about them. You can find out about real constellations in star books or on the Internet.
- Watch the Northern Lights
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