1. Astronomy literacy concepts

2. Astronomy Literacy Concepts
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Astronomy Literacy Concepts
The Earth
Understand that we live on a planet and it is called Earth
Associate Earth with its colours seen from space (oceans & continents)
Distinguish Earth from other planets
Manipulate concepts of north-south and east-west (conventions)

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Astronomy Literacy Concepts
The Earth and the Sun
Identify the sun as a star
Distinguish the Sun from a planet
Understand the day and night
The Earth orbits the Sun. Trajectories and seasons
The relative sizes

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Astronomy Literacy Concepts
The Earth and the Moon
Understand that Earth has a (smaller in size) natural satellite
Understand the phases of the moon
Relate the gravitational pull of the moon to the tides

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Astronomy Literacy Concepts
The solar system
Know the planets (primary and secondary), their names, number, shape and ordering
Specific features to each of them
Planets have moons like Earth
The formation of the solar system
The lifecycle of the system

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Astronomy Literacy Concepts
Understand that a map is a representation of the real world
Being able to understand spatial and geographic symbols
Relate a representation of the solar system and its objects to the referents (real images or the actual objects in the sky)
Wayfinding using maps

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Astronomy Literacy Concepts
Space
Understand the concept of cosmological space
How life can exist out in space (e.g. an astronaut and a spaceship)
Technology needed to bring humans and man-made instruments into space
Observing space with telescopes (why telescopes?)

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Astronomy Literacy Concepts
How to Teach Kids About Astronomy
Develop your own interest in astronomy
Encourage your child to explore and experiment
Look for books that explain astronomy in language you and your child can understand
Choose interesting astronomy software
Visit astronomy and space-related Internet sites
Visit planetariums
Go to science fiction conventions with a science component
Decorate your child's room with an astronomy theme
Integrate astronomy with your and your child's creative talents
View the night sky with your child
Join an astronomy club
Make astronomy a part of your daily life