We encourage teachers to think of the Observatory as an informal extension of their classroom and science instruction.

The following Pre-Visit package indicates which activities are appropriate for various grades. Sample TEKS are indicated.

In addition to these printed materials, the package includes a map locating the Observatory and a DVD about the observatory.

Required Forms	English	Spanish
• Visitor Checklist With suggested timeline
• Behavior Expectations
• Photo Release Letter
• Signatures Form for behavior and photo release Must be filled out by each student and/or their parent/guardian.
Pre-Visit Activities
Activities to be done with the class before the visit to the Observatory. • Pre-visit Engagement Activities
Since the Observatory has reflecting telescopes, it is recommended that students complete an activity investigating the Law of Reflection prior to their visit.
• Reflection Activity
• Alternative Reflection Activity

The post-visit package includes a printed copy of the StarDate/Universo Teacher Guide

Post-Visit Forms and Activities	English	Spanish
Post-Visit Letter		--
Post-Visit Activities for grades K-5		--
Post-Visit Activities for grades 6-12		--
Post-Visit Activities for grades 9-12		--
Post-Visit Activity on Telescope Mechanics and Structure		--
Concept Mapping A unit for IPC, Physics, or Astronomy secondary school students.
Introduction to Concept Maps		--
Concept Map		--
Concept Map Key		--
Extensions to the Concept Map exercise		--
Expert Map		--

Support for HST-ED90234-01 was provided by NASA through a grant from the Space Telescope Science Institute, which is operated by the Association of Universities in Astronomy, Incorporated, under NASA contract NAS5-26555.