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Classroom Resources

Seeing the Invisible: Dust in the Universe
Dust is all around us: at home, on Earth, and in space. Separate activities are available for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

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Exploring Black Holes
What is a black hole? How do astronomers find them?

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Make your own galaxy
What is a spiral galaxy? How are its components arranged? Learn the answers in these activities designed for grades 8-12.

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StarDate and Universo Radio Program
•What is on StarDate or Universo today?
•Lesson Plans
•StarDate in the Classroom
•Guide to the Solar System
•Beyond the Solar System Guide
•Online teacher Guide

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Journey Into Spectroscopy
A group of activities for high school teachers and students.

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Telescope Technology for Teachers
Explore the technology behind the Hobby-Eberly Telescope in these activities for middle and high school students.

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Light, Lasers, Action
Secondary grades
Lights, Lasers, Action. Bounce laser beams off mirrors and discover the rules for reflection with these activities for secondary school students.

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Exploring Galaxies and the Cosmos
What types of galaxies are out there?  What are they made of?  Do they evolve over time? Investigate these question and more with a series of activities and an amazing one-of-a-kind online tool.  For grades 9-12.

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For More Information
Marc Wetzel
Education Coordinator
McDonald Observatory Visitors Center
432-426-3672

 



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