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ASTRO-Tucson Teacher's Corner
Two April events a success!
Sierra Middle School, Tucson, AZ
by Chris Taylor
On April 8, 2005 Sierra held a Star Party with the theme “Exploring the Future.” In order to build up excitement I hid two postcards a day for a week in advance of the Star Party. The student who located the postcard was entered into a drawing. On Friday before the Star Party I went on our in house Ram Vision television program and drew out the winning post card. The winner received a Star Theater Projector from National Geographic.
ASTRO success story from Richard Munsterteiger
Lunar Eclipse and The Neighborhood Brownie Troupe
I was asked by a neighbor to conduct a star gazing party for her Brownie Troupe (third grade students.) They have an activity badge associated with star gazing and the solar system and needed someone to lead an activity for them to earn their badge. We selected the night of the October Lunar Eclipse as a good night for the event. I conducted the Kinestetic activity which demonstrated the moon phases and what causes the lunar and solar eclipses. We, also set up the telescope, so that the moon could be observed “close up.” It turned out to be a good night, as the early clouds cleared, observing conditions became good. The parents and some siblings were also present and wanted to observe the moon.
Larry Behers—Astronomer Partner Extraordinaire
As I get to know the partners involved in Project ASTRO-Tucson, I realize what extraordinary people who have graced our program. Every once in awhile, one member shines with such distinctive brightness that gives cause for recognition. I would like to take a moment to recognize the many accomplishments of Larry Behers.
