Astronomy 4-H Project Area

Are you interested in astronomy? This project book offers 4-H members access to robotic, research telescopes that are located around the world!

Members will learn how to conduct their own observations with these telescopes while exploring inquiry-based STEM activities on a variety of astronomy topics. There are additional opportunities for youth to engage in communication with scientists and assist astronomers with their projects. This project requires the participant to have access to a computer and internet connection.

• WVU 4-H & Skynet Junior Scholars Booklet
• Skynet Junior Scholars additional resources

Scoresheets

• Skynet Junior Scholars - This 4-H project book is designed for you to complete all of the activities in this book. It will take 4-H’ers different lengths of time to complete this book. 
•  If you complete the book in one (1) year, each activity is worth 3 points. 
• If you want to spread this book over two (2) years, complete chapters 1 & 2 during the first year and chapters 3 & 4 during the second year. Adjust the points for each activity to 6 points each.
• Please work through the book’s activities at your own pace and reach out to your project helper or other SJS scholars in the FORUM if you need help. If you get stuck, move on to the next activity. Return to the previous activity once you have received help from your project helper or SJS scholar.

You will want a 3-ring binder or folder to collect your project work. Project helpers should initial when an activity has been completed. 

Download a copy of the scoresheet to determine what is expected for project completion.

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How Do I Sign Up?

The first step is to create an enrollment in our ZSuite website.

When you get to the CLUBS tab of the enrollment, you will want to ADD PROJECT.

For Astronomy, you should search for:

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