Black Holes and Exploding Stars

Black Holes and Exploding Stars

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Introduction to Space Telescopes and How They Work

Through hands-on activities, participants (students in grades 6 through 9) learned about how scientists use telescopes and other tools to describe the universe we live in. They learned how to be a space tourist and found out how they could save for a trip to space. The participants also explored career opportunities in fields related to space.

Participants visited Bristol Community College and used a robotic 2007-palomar.jpgsystem of ground based telescopes, linked through computers, to produce photos of selected objects in space. After the photos were processed, students were sent their own copy of the observation.

Space Science Program Materials

Each participant was given a package of materials developed by NASA programs to present to a science teacher back at their school. The materials give teachers a resource for NASA and space science content and materials relating to the teaching of science, technology, engineering and math  (STEM) which have been tested and validated in a variety of educational settings. Contact information for staff at the Chandra  X-ray Center, NASA’s Universe Forum, and MIT’s Kavli Institute Education Program who are participating in this program was made available to provide further information about utilizing the materials in classrooms or in or out of school settings.

Presenters:

  • Erica Reinfeld, Education Specialist, NASA-Smithsonian Universe Forum Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • Dr.Irene Porro, Director of the MIT Kavli Institute Youth Astronomy Apprenticeship Program, MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research
  • Mark Hartman, Education Specialist, MIT Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research
  • Kathleen Lestition, Educaion and Outreach Coordinator, Chandra X-ray Center – Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
  • Susan Kelliher, National Heritage Federal Credit Union
  • Katherine Honey, Director, Women at Work Museum
  • Kathy Torpey Garganta, Director, Attleboro Center, Bristol Community College (BCC/Attleboro)

 

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