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> -----Original Message-----
> From: jennifer tuxen [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2003 4:11 AM
> Subject: Re: Starlab
> Well, we do a typical "Tonight's Sky" program that changes with the
> seasons.  This program just focuses on the North Star and other
> constellations that are easily seen in the sky.  This way the
> visitors can find them that night (if it's not cloudy).  We also
> tell stories of the different Greek myths.  Another program we have
> done is about the changing of the seasons and what you see versus
> what Australia sees during this time of the year.  We go inside and
> pretty much do the same thing.
>
> I would like to do a navigation type of program that includes more
> math.  We are just interested in what others are doing to gain
> ideas.
>
> Thanks,
> Jennifer

The solar system is a pretty core astronomy topic for elementary school
kids, so that's likely to be popular with teachers...

Jonah Cohen
Outreach & Public Programs Manager
Science Center of Connecticut

"Too many whites are getting away with drug use.
The answer is to... find the ones who are getting away with it, convict
them,
and send them up the river."
      -Rush Limbaugh


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