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Most of the activities we are planning will be using resources from the Skynet Junior Scholars website. During this program, each student will create a Skynet account, complete both online and hands on activities, use real telescopes around the world to take images of stellar objects (such as stars, planets, nebulae, etc), and work together to learn about some astronomy basics.
About SJS:
About SJS:
As noted on their website, "Skynet Junior Scholars (SJS) is designed to engage young explorers in the study of the Universe using the same tools as professionals. The SJS web portal connects middle and high-school aged youth with activities, resources and guidance to become scholars of the sky. SJS is funded by the National Science Foundation and targets 4-H programs and other out-of-school programs focused on STEM learning"
About Skynet:
About Skynet:
Skynet is the network of telescopes used by astronomers worldwide to make stellar observations. SJS has been given permission to grant time using Skynet to youths who have an interest in astronomy.
Skynet is the network of telescopes used by astronomers worldwide to make stellar observations. SJS has been given permission to grant time using Skynet to youths who have an interest in astronomy.
WSBVI and SJS:
WSBVI and SJS:
WSBVI has been working with Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay and SJS to help make astronomy accessible to students with visual impairments. We are each committed to making science and technology as accessible to students with visual impairments as it is to their sighted peers by using a variety of tools, methods, and exploration activities.
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