Star Scientists

Ask questions about stars, see why stars hide in the daytime, and use tools like telescopes.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 6

Scientists who study stars are called astronomers. They ask questions, like: How big is that star? How bright is it? How far away is it?
A telescope makes faraway things look bigger and closer. With one, you can see many more stars.
Here's a surprise: stars are in the sky during the day, too! The sun's light is so bright that it hides them.
At night, our side of Earth faces away from the sun, so the stars can shine through. Clouds and bright city lights can still hide them.
Good science questions can be answered by observing. Which star is the brightest? is a good one. What is your favorite star? is not: that's just what you like.
Try it with a grown-up! On a clear night, find the brightest star you can see. Is it near other stars? Count how many stars you can see.

Georgia Standards of Excellence in Science:

S2E1.a — Ask questions to describe the physical attributes (size and brightness) of stars.