Webliography

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Constellations

Database of Constellations
http://www.dibonsmith.com/constel.htm
Audience: Teacher Resource

Richard Dibon-Smith’s page on constellations should answer your questions about the stories behind these groups of stars, where to find them in the sky, and when’s the best time to look for them. Although not written for kids, this resource is a great help to adults working with kids. A pair of binoculars will help you spot what you’re looking for.

Star Cut-Outs
http://www.bry-backmanor.org/space/picturestars.html
Audience: Preschool to Elementary Students

This site is simple but offers much to creative minds. Simply print and cut out this sheet of stars, arrange them to suggest a picture, and then invent a story to explain your picture. This just might be what people did in past ages.

Astronomy Clipart
http://www.clipartoday.com/astronomy/astronomy01_index.html
Audience: Preschool to Elementary Students

This site accesses a large number of astronomy clip art; comets and asteroids, extraterrestrials, planets, the sun, UFOs, constellations, and more. Fun and easy to use. Print them out for coloring or use the digital versions.

Astronomical Wordsearch
http://www.thepotters.com/puzzles/constellations.html
Audience: All Ages

If you enjoy word search puzzles, check out this one. It includes 40 constellations to find hidden in the puzzle.