The Earthball is a fantastic tool for discussing our planet with children, combining playtime with education!

Cecilia Scorza, EU-UNAWE Germany

 

Useful Links

Astronomy and Space with Exploratorium
http://www.exploratorium.edu/explore/astronomy_space/
Take a journey to Mars or experience a solar eclipse in China. Exploratorium offers activities, exhibits, articles, videos, and more on Astronomy & Space.

Arvind Gupta’s Toys From Trash
http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html
Simple and free, Arvind Gupta has dedicated his life to developing easy-to-use experiments that open a child’s mind to the wonders of science. ‘Amazing Astronomy’ explains rocket projectiles, black holes and rainbow colours in an interactive, hands-on manner.

Science Buddies
http://www.sciencebuddies.org/
Navigate to the astronomy section and uncover a number of science project ideas. Inspire children to make a model on the four seasons or calculate the circumference of the Earth!