From lighting up our skies to maintaining a geological record of our solar system’s history, Earth’s closest celestial neighbor plays a pivotal role in the studies of our planet and our solar system.
The beginnings of the Chinese calendar can be traced back to the 14th century B.C.E. Legend has it that the Emperor Huangdi invented the calendar in 2637 B.C.E. Learn why this is such an important invention!
Wilfred Buck, a Knowledge Keeper and science facilitator, tells us about the Turtle constellation and how the turtle shell marks the moon cycles of the year.
Students will learn about Inuit constellations and to describe the role of celestial objects in the traditions and beliefs of selected cultures and civilizations.
Wilfred Buck, a Knowledge Keeper and science facilitator, tells us about the Turtle constellation and how the turtle shell marks the moon cycles of the year.
Players of this free online game will visit the surface of Earth’s moon and learn about several Cree constellations from Wilfred Buck a.k.a. “Star Guy.”
How big is the universe? What do scientists really know about what is out there in deep space? Here's a video and quiz to help you learn more about the universe, galaxies and solar systems.
It's difficult to know where you are at sea with no visible landmarks and the stars above you are in constant motion. How did we figure out navigation?
The Inuit peoples living in the Canadian Far North can view the dark night sky continuously for long periods of time. Their knowledge of the stars helped them navigate in a hostile environment where reference points are few and far between
The 15" refracting telescope featured in this video was built by the Warner and Swasey company of Cleveland, Ohio. It was originally located at Ottawa's Dominion Observatory.
These activities will take your students on a journey around the world and beyond, helping them gain insight into everything ranging from geography down here on planet Earth on up to the inner workings of the sun.
Wilfred Buck, a respected Cree knowledge keeper, provides an night sky overview from the Cree perspective and demonstrates how Indigenous knowledge systems can help to advance the fields of STEM.
The purpose of this series of 7 lesson activities is to enrich students’ understanding and to gain appreciation of Indigenous Science and Western Science in astronomy.
Launch your students into space exploration with these space-based, hands-on engineering challenges from PBS & NASA. They are designed for grades 4 to 8.