OTHER
ONLINE ACTIVITIES
Horoscopes
from Different Astrologers
A
popular and effective activity to show the ambiguous
nature of horoscopes and the selective, uncritical thought
that may explain the appeal of horoscope columns.
[The Astronomical Society
of the Pacific; Grades 4-12; free resource; off-site
resource]
Mixed-Up
Horoscopes
An
activity that fits well with the classroom environment
and provides a simply activity to demonstrate the pseudoscientific
elements of astrology.
[The Astronomical Society
of the Pacific; Grades 4-12; free resource; off-site
resource]
Testing
Astrology with the Birthdays of the Presidents
A
fun activity for students that can be extended into
other areas. The activity stresses probability and chance
phenomena.
[The Astronomical Society
of the Pacific; Grades 4-12; free resource; off-site
resource]
Human Evolution: You Try It
This
online activity shows the major hominid (human or human-like)
species discovered to date, when they lived, and how
they might be related to each other. Don't miss the
three other activities included: Lucy in the Earth,
Fossilized Footprints, and Taung Child.
[Public Broadcasting
Service; Grades 9-12; free resource; off-site resource]
