Material Detail

This astronomy program is designed for middle school children in out-of-school-time settings. The program explores basic astronomy concepts (like invisible light, telescopes) and focuses on the universe outside the solar system (stars, galaxies, black holes). By offering programming on these topics outside of the classroom, where schedules are less constrained, Afterschool Universe engages students in science and keeps them interested. Afterschool Universe consists of 12 sessions, each typically requiring 45-60 minutes for implementation. The program is flexibly structured for use in a variety of settings, including astronomy days, summer camps, or year-long afterschool programming. Although sessions build concepts when attended sequentially, each session is intended to be freestanding as not all participants may attend every session. A comprehensive manual provides background information and detailed descriptions of how to conduct each activity. The manual has been written for leaders with little science background. A companion Wweb siteWeb site provides additional information and resources for the program leader. All the activities are done �in the real world� and do not require a computer. Suggestions for optional web-based activities are provided for locations with computers or for at-home extensions.

This will delete the comment from the database. This operation is not reversible. Are you sure you want to do it?

Thank you for reporting a broken "Go to Material" link in MERLOT to help us maintain a collection of valuable learning materials.

If you feel this material is inappropriate for the MERLOT Collection, please click SEND REPORT, and the MERLOT Team will investigate. Thank you!

You are being taken to the material on another site. This will open a new window.

Do not show me this again