New Jersey Astronomy Center
Explore the Solar System
Designed for Teachers Grades K-4 Tuesday, November 27, 2007
In this workshop, we will use Language Arts as a springboard to introduce astronomy activities. Poems, Mythology, and Narrative texts will lead us to discover our Sun and Moon, the planets in our Solar System, and the stars. During the 6-hour workshop teachers will experience inquiry-based activities that address Science Standards related to Earth, Moon, Sun System (Astronomy - Strand A), Solar System (Astronomy - Strand B), and Stars (Astronomy – Strand C). • Shadows & Sundials • Phases of the Moon (Identifying, Observing and Modeling) • Size and Scale of the Earth-Moon system • Size and Scale of the Solar System • Stars & Constellations Teachers will receive 6 professional credit hours in addition to astronomy posters, pictures, other handouts, a CD-ROM, and light breakfast and lunch. A teacher guide with all the activities is also included.
New Jersey Astronomy Center at Raritan Valley Community College Route 28 & Lamington Road, North Branch, NJ 08876 Phone: 908-526-1200 x 8942 NJ Professional Development Provider #273 www.raritanval.edu/planetarium/teachinginstitute.htm NJSSI Specialty Site in Astronomy
Registration Form – Fall/Winter 2007
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Intro to Hands-On Astronomy I: Moon & Solar System – Thursday, Nov 1, 2007 Explore the Solar System – Tuesday, November 27, 2007 Intro to Hands-on Astronomy II: Stars & Galaxies – Wednesday, Nov 28, 2007 Gravity and Orbits in the Solar System – Monday, December 10, 2007 Our Solar Connection – Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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Participation is limited and on a first come first served basis! Registration deadline is one week BEFORE the date of the workshop. Please mail or fax this form with your payment to: Attn: Theresa Moody New Jersey Astronomy Center Raritan Valley Community College PO Box 3300 Somerville, NJ 08876 Fax 908-526-7938 Phone 908-526-1200 x 8942