Look at the sun through a telescope safely through our day time programs “All About the Sun” and “Telescope Making”. Join us for an engaging, hands-on program that will get you started on your journey to learning about astronomy.
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the beginning of the eclipse through the sun funnel
All About the Sun
- View our Sun safely through a 10” telescope and solar viewing glasses
- Hear a star lore story about the Sun
- Learn about the new field of Astrobiology and the search for life on other planets
- Discover stellar lifecycle through a hands-on activity
- Kinesthetically model the reason for the seasons
- Kinesthetically model moon phases and eclipses
- Lasts 2 hours
Inspire interest in STEM fields. Sign up for this engaging, hands-on program:
- Covers MANY Science TEKS for grades 4-8(4.8c; 5.8c, 5.8d; 6.11a, 6.11b; 7.9a; 8.7a, 8.7b, 8.7c, 8.8a, 8.8b)
- and Astronomy TEKS for grades 9-12 (AST.2i, AST.5 a, AST.6 a,b; AST.7 a,b,c,d; AST.8 a,b,c,d AST.9 a)
- Is facilitated by knowledgeable educators passionate about their field of expertise
- Increases student’s experience with a STEM field
- Fosters intrinsic motivation for lifelong learning
- Gets them outside!
To schedule a day time program for your learners, or inquire about pricing options for a group of 24 + learners, please email me at: amy@starryskyaustin.com or call: 713-825-7978.
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finished ‘scopes
Telescope Making
- View our Sun safely through a 10” telescope and solar viewing glasses
- Learn about the stellar lifecycle
- Learn about the different types of telescopes
- Make your own telescope and tripod to keep
- Make a star wheel of the constellations to keep
- 3 Hour Workshop
Spring 2016 Programs:
CEDAR PARK/ROUND ROCK Wednesday, April 27th, 9:30am-12:30pm REGISTER HERE
SOUTH AUSTIN May 4th, 9:30am-12:30pm REGISTER HERE