Smithsonian's History Explorer Resources Related To "Telescopes and Observatories"

History Explorer Podcast: Henry Fitz's Telescope Shop

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:37:57 GMT

In this episdoe of the History Explorer podcast series, curator Steven Turner discusses the work and shop of Henry Fitz, America's first commercially successful telescope manufacturer. The resource includes an image-enhanced podcast, teachers guide, student worksheet, and image pack.

Reading Maria’s Comet

Wed, 18 Jul 2012 12:47:39 GMT

Maria's Comet is a work of children's literature about a young girl who longs to study the stars. Included in an OurStory module entitled Exploring the Sky, this activity includes strategies that will help adults and children actively read Maria's Comet together. OurStory is a series of modules designed by the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to help children and adults enjoy exploring history together through the use of children's literature, everyday objects, and hands-on activities.

Exploring the Sky Homepage

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:45:48 GMT

People around the world have studied the stars and shared stories through constellations and astrology. By using this OurStory module, children and adults can enjoy exploring history together through children's literature, everyday objects, and hands-on activities. Focused around Maria's Comet, a work of children's literature about a young girl who longs to study the stars, the module includes links to hands-on activities and a list of recommended readings for further exploration.