Astrophysics for Kids
Astrophysics for Kids
Astronomy and physics are explored in this fun workbook for elementary students. Lessons include Sun, Moon, Stars, Planets, Newton’s laws, Thermodynamics Laws, Electricity, Simple Machines, and more! Contains 17 lessons and Quizzes (Matching, Mazes, Crosswords and more.) Quiz Keys included.
Designed for elementary students, works well for curious kids, homeschoolers, Classical Conversations Cycle 2 supplement, and outer space studies, etc.
This book is consumable, meaning it is meant to be written in. Independent study can be done by grades 3-6th, while kindergarten through 2nd grade may benefit from parent/teacher led reading. Most quizzes can be completed independently as long as the child can read.
Note: This book does contain Bible references and mention God.
8.5”x11” Wirebound Workbook, 72 Pages.
ASTROPHYSICS FOR KIDS TABLE OF CONTENTS
-ASTRONOMY-
1 The Sun
Earth Orbits the Sun
Parts of the Sun: Core, Radiative Zone, Convective Zone, Photosphere, Chromosphere, Corona, Solar Flares, and Sun Spots
2 The Moon: Moon Cycle
3 The Stars
Nuclear Fusion, Heat, Color, Luminosity, and Size
Constellations: Ursa Major and Minor, Canis Major and Minor, Leo, Orion, Pegasus, Aries
4 Life of a Star: Nebula, Protostar, Supernova, Black holes, Neutron Stars, and White Dwarfs
5 Our Address in the Universe: Solar Systems, Galaxies, and The Planets
6 Comets, Asteroids, Meteoroids, Meteors, and Meteorites
7 Space Missions: Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle, and International Space Station
-PHYSICS-
8 Force: Push or Pull
Contact Forces
Distance Forces
9 Newton’s Laws of Motion
1st Law
2nd Law
3rd Law
10 Potential and Kinetic Energy
11 Six Simple Machines
12 States of Matter
13 Thermodynamics
1st Law of Thermodynamics: Energy, Energy Conversion
2nd Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy, Heat Moves to a Cooler
3rd Law of Thermodynamics: Absolute Zero
14 Transferring Heat: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
15 Electricity
Measuring Electricity with Ohms, Amps, Volts, and Watts
Circuits, AC/DC, Conductors and Insulator
16 Light
Electromagnetic Spectrum
How Waves Behave: Reflection, Refraction, Scattering and Diffusion
17 Atoms: The Little Galaxies in Everything
