Jun 8 2011

Sky Scan* gives you an easy way to meet objectives of Unit E Space Exploration of the Science 9 curriculum while doing “real science.” Whether it is a field trip to the new University of Alberta Observatory for day or evening observing or the in-class use of a simple radio telescope to detect meteors entering the Earth’s atmosphere Sky Scan offers a meaningful, hands-on, budget-friendly way to meet your curriculum outcomes on:

	origins and makeup of the solar system
	planets, satellites, and orbits
	science of optical and radio telescopes
	position and motion of objects in space
	predicting phenomena such as meteor showers - and more

In the 2011-12 school year, subject to availability Sky Scan will provide:

	“real science” learning resource persons and activities for Unit E Space Exploration in Edmonton-area schools
	classroom visits by an astronomer or field trips to the U of A Observatory at no cost to schools except transportation
	one-month loan of “Millenium” telescopes plus training
	a simple radio telescope for observing meteors
	training and assistance in support of enhancing unit outcomes

Visit our website at http://www.skyscan.ca, and follow the link “Science 9" for more information on this not-for-profit initiative. If you want to take advantage of the program click on the “Science 9 Signup Form.”

Contact me at skyscantwo@gmail.com or phone 780-444-9095 with questions about participating, or to get more information.

Regards,

Dave Cleary

Project Coordinator

Sky Scan

*Sky Scan is a joint project of the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta, and the Edmonton Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

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