Activity # 9



Objective:

- Taking the "heavenly bodies" concepts from the classroom to actual observation, part 2

-  Appreciation of a true observatory situation, and a brief introduction to astronomy as an educational and career field.

Procedure:

Class trip to Saint Mary's University in Halifax, for a slide show, tour of the observatory and a brief explanation of the Astronomy Department at Saint Mary's and its programs.

Should ideally be scheduled into the evening, with overnight accomodation depending on the school distance.

Contact: David Lane, SMU

Materials:

 - Scheduled bus trip; release forms, chaperoning assistance from other staff or parents.

 

Ongoing Assessment:

- Continuing participation

- Journal entries on the visit, learning experience: "What have I learned?" and   "What does this mean to me?"
 


 
 
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