Space, Astronomy, Astronauts...oh my!

[mom31257]

We have decided to go to the Huntsville Space Center later in March and I need to put together a very quick study in science. I've never been, but I assume there's a lot about space travel. Is there much about outer space itself? Should I focus strictly on astronauts or also the Solar System and astronomy before we go? We had talked about doing this in the summer, so I thought I would have more time to plan this out.

Does anyone have a link to a good lesson plan all ready in place? I have a K son and 6th grade daughter. I know it's a big age difference so I'd like it to be more challenging for her obviously, but still have a decent introduction for him. Thanks for the help!

[mom31257]

Bump.

[KristenS]

It's been awhile since I've been in the museum (it gets pricey), but I do know that NASA has tons of teacher materials and lesson plans on their site ... might be worth browsing.

I know they've got some nice rockets to look at (you can see them driving by), and some rides, and some hands-on stuff inside. I recall a lot about astronaut experiences. But it's been years since I've been inside, and they've expanded a bunch since then (and retired some of the older exhibits).

Here's the website; I can't find any nice teacher resources on it, but you can get links to the NASA resources. They do have a teacher resource center for using in person, but that doesn't help you much I guess. :)

http://www.spacecamp.com/details.php?cat=Museum&program=Exhibits