MHSchool: McGraw-Hill scienceematics

Grade 2
	Chapter Links

Chapter 8: Moon, Stars, and Planets

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The Earth’s Moon:
Have you ever wondered why the Moon looks different on some nights? Learn more about the Moon at this site!
http://www.windows.ucar.edu/cgi-bin/tour.cgi?link=/earth/moons_and_rings.html&art=ok&cdp=/windows3.html&cd=false& frp=/windows3.html&fr=f&sw=false&edu=elem

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Astronomy For Kids:
Did you know that stars can be red, yellow, blue and orange? See pictures and read about all of these different kinds of stars.
http://www.kidsastronomy.com/stars.htm

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Planets, Moons, & Stars:
Learn more about planets, the moon, and stars by clicking on the links on this site. Get answers to frequently asked questions about the solar system!
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002809/main.html

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The Planets for Kids:
Check out this site to read illustrated summaries by 2nd graders about each planet. You can also answer their riddles or try a word search.
http://www2.lhric.org/pocantico/fitzgerald/99/planets.htm