The Karyn Backhus Emmanuel 6th grade class will be visiting for astronomy lessons, activities, a tour, and lunch (at 11PM).

Karyn Rae is a main contact.

They would like the lessons to include some or all of the following…

Describe how sun and Earth interactions cause seasons.

Identify and explain the moon’s phases.

Analyze how the Sun, Moon, and Earth interactions create eclipses.

Differentiate between Ocean tides and (solid) Earth tides.

Schedule

9:15-9:30 Arrive/settle/bathroom/seating/welcome

9:30- 10:25 Quick program about BOO, Followed by Earth and Moon Program

10:25-10:30 Bathroom Break

10:30-11:00 Lunar Phase Activity

11:00-11:20 Lunch and Bathroom visits

11:20 – 11:55 Tour and Solar Viewing

11:55 – 12:00 Bathroom Break

12:00 – 12:30 Winter Sky Program OR Planisphere Activity

Volunteers:

Michael Sibbernsen