Elementary School Resource

Astronomy for Kids

This site provides information about the solar system including the sun, the planets, the stars, etc. Pictures of them are also offered. The content and reading level allow this website to be used as a brief introduction of astronomy to elementary children.

Related NY State Academic Standards: S.1.ESS.1.1, S.5.ESS.1.1, S.5.ESS.1.2, and MST4.I.PS1.1!

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