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Here are a few workshops based on NASA's recommendations I plan to conduct:
- Modeling the Universe
Students are challenged to create a model of the Universe using various materials such as toothpicks construction paper, balloons, balls of different sizes, popsicle sticks, etc. This introductory activity will help students think about the size, shape, and relative position of objects in the Universe.
2. Black Holes
2. Black Holes
Students learn about black holes, the densest objects in the Universe. They learn that the collapsing core of a star forms a black hole and do an activity that shows how the density of a stellar core increases as the core collapses even though the mass remains the same.
3. How the Universe was Created/Galaxies
3. How the Universe was Created/Galaxies
Students learn what a galaxy is and also learn that we live in a galaxy called the Milky Way. They will also learn about how everything in Space came to be. They will work individually or in pairs to make a model of our Milky Way Galaxy and see how our Sun and the Earth fit into it. They will learn that our galaxy is only one of billions of galaxies, and each have different shapes.
4. Engineering a City
4. Engineering a City
Students learn about how a city thrives and the necessary components to build a sustainable community. By taking into consideration the different environmental factors that come into play they will construct a city that is able to thrive on the moon or mars using legos.
Here are some interesting things about why study Astronomy
Curiosity: Have you wondered about the following?
What are Black Holes?
Does the Universe go on forever?
How do satellites stay in orbit?
Are we the only living beings in the Universe?
Why do rockets look like they are on fire when they blast off?
Can we live without our Sun?
Connections: Consider the other fields that connect with Astronomy
Arts & Astronomy [how about the use of digital arts in designing a futuristic spacecraft]
Architecture & Astronomy [can you imagine sketching a city on Mars]
Anthropology & Astronomy [how did the ancient societies know equinoxes, alignments to Sun, seasons etc]
Medical Sciences & Astronomy [can the human body endure space travel and what space suit would we need?]
STEM & Astronomy [Math equations, trajectories, patterns...]
Careers: I believe the sky is the limit when it comes to discovering new things in Astronomy and connected fields.
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