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PROJECT ASTRO-Tucson

Astronomers and Teachers as Partners for Learning

Year-Six Workshop Schedule

Held at the Sheraton Four Points, 1900 E. Speedway Blvd.

Friday, September 28

12:30 Welcome & Ice Breaker

Can you & your partner place the lunar phases in order?
(Connie Walker)

1:00 — 2:00 Lunar Exploration . . .

Lunar and Planetary Scientist, Author, and Artist talks on Lunar exploration.
(William Hartmann)

2:00 — 3:00 Introduction to Moon Journals

Moon Journals Authors introduce techniques to be used while observing at Kitt Peak.
(Gina Rester—Zodrow)

3:00 Bus Leaves Sheraton for Kitt Peak National Observatory

Watch Partners in Learning & A Private Universe; discuss students’ preconceptions & snack.

4:30 Arrive at base of Kitt Peak 4m telescope

 

4:34 Moon Rises

 

4:45 Tour 4m

 

5:00 Activity

Explore phases of the Moon using Styrofoam balls.
(Larry Dunlap)

5:45 Gather for Sunset

Sack dinner will be provided to enjoy at sunset.

6:19 Sunset

Practice sketching, and developing questions as an introduction to scientific journal writing.
(Joni Chancer & Gina Rester—Zodrow)

7:00— 9:00 Night Sky Observing

Use binoculars and the 16" Visitor Center Telescope to observe the night sky; record sketches and questions.
(Adam Block & Robert Wilson)

Saturday, September 29

8:30 Arrive and Welcome

 

8:45 — 10:00 Recap of Evening at Kitt Peak

Discuss observations, sketches and questions.
(Joni Chancer & Gina Rester-Zodrow)

10:00- 12:00 Activity

Moon Journals Authors present activities to integrate writing, art, and inquiry, using astronomy topics.
(Joni Chancer & Gina Rester—Zodrow)

12:00 — 12:10 Take "10" with David Levy

Noted Author, Lecturer, and Comet Finder David Levy will present information about his new book.

12:10 — 1:00 Lunch — Four Points Café

David Levy will be available to sign his new book.

1:00 — 1:30 Activity

Make an impact with this cratering experiment.
(John Kalas)

1:30 — 2:15 Activity

Use "remote sensing" to map the surface of a planetoid.
(Nancy Lebofsky)

2:15 — 2:30 Break

 

2:30 — 3:15 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 of and distances between planets.
(Debbie Melde & Connie Walker)

3:15 — 4:30 Panel Discussion

How can these activities be used in your classroom? Discuss advice, experiences, successes, and pitfalls with previous participants.

4:30 — 5:00 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 return before you leave today. Thanks!

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