Homework help resources for grades K - 4

Earth Science

Lifelines was chosen by School Library Journal as the Site of the Month in the October 2002 issue.

Lifelines is a project by:
Dutchess County BOCES and Mid-Hudson Library System
Poughkeepsie, NY
©2002

Magazine Articles from Searchasaurus
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• Connect to the Searchasaurus database
• Use Primary Search and search for these subjects:
  • Outer Space
  • Astronomy
  • Moon
  • Sun
  • Planets
  • Solar System
  • Names of specific planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto
• And try these subject categories:
  • Science > Outer Space

Great Web Sites

• Astronomy: Our Place in Space
  Loads of information and activities for kids. Explore Mars, the Sun, the Milky Way, Gravity and more. From the Museum of Natural History in New York City.
• The Nine Planets for Kids
  A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
• The Inner Planets
  Quick facts about Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars and the Sun.
• StarChild: A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
  NASA leads you on an colorful and fun exploration of our solar system and the universe.
• Solar System Trading Cards
  "Collect" a set by clicking on the pictures and naming the objects. Lots of solar system facts along the way.
• Exploring Planets in the Classroom
  Hands-on activities for teachers, parents and kids. Look out for 'edible space rocks'!
  

Books and Videos in Your Libraries

• Links to books & other materials in the libraries of the Mid-Hudson Library System.
  • Solar System Juvenile
  • Astronomy Juvenile
  • Planets Juvenile
  • Moon Juvenile
  • Sun Juvenile
• Or enter your own keywords in the search box to search the catalog:
  
• Need help?
  • How to find a book in your library.

Local Resources

• Hudson River Museum
  Visit the planetarium at this museum of art, history and science in Yonkers, NY.
• Rose Center for Earth and Space
  Visit the great planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York City

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