Soaring Through the Universe - Astronomy Through Children's Literature

Teach the basics of astronomical and space science using lively retellings of traditional folktales and quality children's literature. Reproducible activities and project ideas that meet NSTA standards combine stories and facts with language arts, math, science, art, and music, using the multiple intelligences approach. An extensive bibliography and other resources, such as addresses for Web sites and organizations in the area of astronomy and space science, are included. Grades 3-6 (adaptable to other levels).

About the author

JOANNE C. LETWINCH is a fourth grade teacher, Haddonfield Public Schools, Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Summary

Teach the basics of astronomical and space science using lively retellings of traditional folktales and quality children's literature. Reproducible activities and project ideas that meet NSTA standards combine stories and facts with language arts, math, science, art, and music, using the multiple intelligences approach.

Product details

• Authors: Joanne Letwinch, Joanne C Letwinch, Joanne C. Letwinch
• Publisher: Bloomsbury
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 17
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781563085604
• ISBN: 978-1-56308-560-4
• No. of pages: 191
• Weight: 595 g
• Series: Through Children's Literature; Through Children's Literature
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Computers & Technology, LITERARY CRITICISM / American / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / Children's & Young Adult Literature, American English, Literary studies: general, Astronomy, space & time, Children's & teenage literature studies, Astronomy, space and time, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy, Children’s and teenage literature studies: general, EDUCATION / Teaching / Materials & Devices, Librarian's Instructional Role: Teaching Resources, K-12