Astronomy

We are fascinated by outer space in our classroom! We read several books about the planets in our solar system, as well as the moon and stars! Below is our favorite solar system song... the first graders can't seem to get enough of it!

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The definition of Astronomy, according to Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary is: **"the scientific study of stars, planets, and other objects in outer space"**

Click here for a collection of videos about our universe. Below you will find a variety of links that will support your exploration of outer space. To navigate and explore these websites simply click on the images.

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 * = [[image:nasa.jpg caption="NASA fro Kids" link="@http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/index.html"]] ||= [[image:astroheading1.gif align="center"]]