Episode description

Winter is the perfect time to observe planets in the night sky. You can easily see Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn at different times in the early evening without the help of a telescope. Plus, because it gets dark so early, nobody has to stay up late!

In the episode, learn tidbits of information about all the planets, not just the ones we can easily see, and enjoy a fun nighttime nature walk challenge. 

Supplies for the nature study challenge:

• nature journal or blank, white paper
• markers
• SkyView Lite app for your smartphone

For show notes and episode downloads, go to ourjourneywestward.com/planet-nature-study. ← Find an image of the planets in the solar system here!

In the companion Winter Night Sky Video Lesson found in the No Sweat Nature Study LIVE membership, you'll learn much more about observable planets, constellations, and asterisms with special guest teacher and astronomy expert, Chris Hall of Always Learning Education. You'll even create a map of the night sky!

Join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE at NoSweatNatureStudy.com. Use the code NOSWEAT for 50% off your first month of a monthly membership.

BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES for friends and family to join No Sweat Nature Study LIVE → ourjourneywestward.com/downloads/no-sweat-nature-study-live-gift/

Download the FREE printable Winter Play Dough Mats → ourjourneywestward.com/winter-play-dough-mats/

In the Our Journey Westward Shop, find a few homeschool curriculum guides that are helpful to continue learning night science through nature study:

• Space Observations
• Nocturnal Animals
• Flying Creatures of the Night

Get this season's Podcast Plus+ Packet for free! Scroll to the bottom of the planet show notes page. The packet includes this season's podcast schedule, reference pages to the Handbook of Nature Study, supporting curriculum suggestions, and a list of go-along classes in the No Sweat Nature Study video library.

Leave Mrs. Cindy a voice message to answer the current season's question! Scroll to the bottom of the planet show notes page.

Share pictures of your nature walk pages on Instagram or Facebook. Be sure to tag @OurJourneyWestward so Mrs. Cindy will see them!

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