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TITLE:   Astronomy:  A Star Party

AUTHOR:     Mike Harris

GRADE LEVEL:     9-12           Astronomy

OBJECTIVES:
1.  After classroom demonstrations of the telescope, students will
understand the functions of a telescope.
2.  Students will learn the daylight uses of a telescope.
3.  Students will be able to name the parts of the telescope.
4.  After previously learning the planets and constellations, the
students will be able to identify and view them during a star party.
5.  Parents will have a better understanding of what is being taught
by attending the star parties.

RESOURCES/MATERIALS:
Professional slides
Constellation slides made with a 50mm camera.
Textbook
Seasonal star charts
Binoculars
8 Inch Celestron Telescope

PREVIOUS RELATED MATERIAL:
The students have been introduced to astronomy by teacher lecture
and slides to increase their curiosity of the skies.

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:
Guest speaker from the local astronomy club.
Amateur astronomers with various telescopes.

TYING IT ALL TOGETHER:
The students will have a written test along with being assigned an
individual constellation to be presented at the star party.

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