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Project Astro in Tucson
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Astronomers and Teachers as Partners for Learning
Year Five Workshop Schedule
Friday, October 13
National Optical Astronomy Observatory
950 N. Cherry Ave.
12:30 Arrive and Welcome
1:00 — 2:00 Presentation
Moon Journals Authors introduce techniques to be used while observing at Kitt Peak
(Joni Chancer & Gina Rester—Zodrow)
2:00 — 3:00 Lunar Scientific Presentation
Lunar and Planetary Scientist talks on Lunar exploration
(Professor Robert Strom)
3:00 Bus Leaves NOAO for Kitt Peak National Observatory
Watch "A Private Universe", discuss student preconceptions.
4:30 Arrive Kitt Peak Visitor Center
Lead Observer Adam Block will host our evening of observing. Activities include Tohono O’Odham storytelling and introduction to scientific journal writing.
4:30 — 5:30 Tohono O’dham Storytelling
Introduction to Storytelling
(Danny Lopez)
5:30 Gather for Sunset
Sack dinner will be provided to enjoy at sunset.
5:53 Sunset
6:37 Moonrise
Practice sketching, and developing questions
7:00 — 9:00 Night Sky Observing
Use binoculars and the 16" Visitor Center Telescope to observe the night sky, record sketches and questions.
Saturday, October 14
National Optical Astronomy Observatory
950 N. Cherry Ave.
9:00 Arrive and Welcome
9:30 — 10:30 Recap of Evening at Kitt Peak
Discuss observations, sketches and questions.
(Joni Chancer & Gina Rester-Zodrow)
10:30- 11:30 Activity
Moon Phase Pictures, and Phases of the Moon Activity
(Larry Dunlap)
11:30 — 12:30 Lunch
Catered Lunch on NOAO Patio
12:30 — 2:30 Activity
Moon Journals Authors present activities to integrate writing, art, and inquiry, using astronomy topics
(Joni Chancer & Gina Rester—Zodrow)
2:30 — 3:30 Activity
The Thousand Yard Model - Also called ‘Earth As A Peppercorn’ — Using common objects, participants create a scale model of the solar system that demonstrates the relative sizes and distances in the Solar System
(Michael & Renee Crawley)
3:30 — 4:00 Recap Activity
How can this activity be used in your classroom?
4:00 — 4:30 Planning & Program Evaluation
Planning with your partner - Exchange contact information and set up astronomer’s first visit.
Evaluation - Forms are in your folder — please complete and turn in before you leave today. Thanks!
RESERVE THIS DATE
Follow-Up Workshop, March 24, 2000
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