BEYOND THE CLASSROOM WINDOW

ACTION ACTIVITY:             Astronomy: Starlab

 

Research indicates that the bond that exists

between the student and the teacher is directly proportional to the students’ willingness to absorb information presented.  Understanding this concept, the learning strategy called “Beyond The Classroom Window” utilizes action activities designed to promote, enhance or reinforce this bond.  Proper preparation and application of this strategy creates an atmosphere of “family.”  Discipline problems are replaced with a desire for learning adventure.

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Permission & information related to entering the cave site may be obtained by contacting:

 

Hoyleton Consolidated School District #29                   For detailed information contact:

520 North Main Street                                                      

 

Equipment required for this activity:

-          The dome of the Starlab requires a twenty-two foot ceiling.  Please plan on having your gym available.  Depending upon student size, the Starlab holds thirty to fifty students.

 

Special Note:        Working with Yerkes Observatory, University of Chicago, the Hoyleton School District has become a hub for astronomy education throughout twenty-nine counties in Southern Illinois.  For a small fee, they will spend a full day in your school presenting astronomy lessons to your students.  The program is designed to handle K-12 students.  Upon request, teachers will be supplied with pre/post lessons designed to not only evaluate lesson effectiveness, but also prepare the students for their adventure “Beyond The Classroom Window.”

 

If interested in providing an adventure that takes your students through the heavens, contact Kathleen Roper at Hoyleton School District #29.  You will not be disappointed.