Group Workshops

“The pictures of the planets were cool.

I liked when she asked us what was our favorite planet.

I choose Saturn.” Katherina-age 10

Each workshop is designed around a specific topic of interest and academic objectives. Below is a description of the class and an outline of the educational objectives. See Schedule for date, time, and location of the workshop you are interested in. Classes are divided into age groups and class sizes are limited so register early.

Stars and Galaxies WorkshopInstructor: Dr. EStudents are introduced to objects beyond our Solar System. Constellations as well as the temperature and life-cycle of stars are presented. Edwin Hubble and his discovery of galaxies outside of the Milky Way are discussed. By classifying a set of distant galaxies each student takes on roll of the real astronomer.

Academics:

- - - - Science-stellar life-cycle, temperature, classification
      - Math-orientation, powers of ten
      - Reading/Language Arts-astronomy vocabulary, mythology, creative writing
      - Social Studies-Edwin Hubble, ancient civilizations
      - Art-painting, color theory

For additional information, download Stars and Galaxies Workshop Flier

Planet Workshop

Instructor: Dr. E

Introduces students to each of the planets. Solar system motions and scale are also presented. Galileo and the first telescope discoveries are discussed. By choosing a favorite planet and explaining their choice each student solidifies what they have learned through the workshop.

Academics:

- - - - Science-gravity, rotation/revolution, density, measurement
      - Math-comparatives, ratios
      - Reading/Language Arts-solar system vocabulary, creative writing
      - Social Studies-Galileo, first telescope
      - Art-painting

For additional information, download Planet Workshop Flier

Photography Workshop IInstructor: Mr. EA brief summary of the history of cameras and photography lays the groundwork for an introduction to each student's camera, basic settings and proper care and handling. With this foundation students explore the composition of a good photograph. This includes establishing backgrounds, proper placement of object of interest, and field of view (zoom). Each student needs to bring a digital camera and their instruction manual if they have it.

Academics:

- - - - Science-basic optics, focal length
      - Math-multiplication, ratios, fractions
      - Reading/Language Arts-creative writing, descriptive vocabulary
      - Social Studies-history of photography
      - Art-composition

For additional information, visit the Photography Workshop section.

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