About
In this interactive, hands-on workshop, students will explore a variety of astronomy concepts - including exoplanet science. Guided by UA students, participants rotate through stations that align with Arizona and Next Generation Science Standards.
Workshop Stations:
- Exoplanet Density: Students become exoplanet scientists as they solve a mystery using density calculations to classify different types of exoplanets.
- Exoplanet Settlement: Using what they learned about the ways scientists detect and learn about exoplanets, students will design a settlement using real exoplanet data.
- Gravitational Forces: Students will experiment with gravitational forces using a gravity well and use “wobblers” to demonstrate the wobble method scientists use to detect exoplanets.
- Seeing is Believing: Students will experiment with colored filters to learn how different types of telescopes and filters help scientists learn about objects in space.
- Shadow Play: Students will use models to investigate shadows on Earth, explore the science behind eclipses, and discover how astronomers use the transit method to detect exoplanets.
See our Teacher Resources page for additional resources to use before and after your field trip.
Program Details
Audience:
3rd - 6th grade
Group Size:
10 - 35 students
(over 35 students will require two registrations)
Timeline:
Fall Semester
Arrival Time:
9:15 a.m.
Program Time:
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Duration:
2 hours
Pricing
Standard K-12 School/Youth Organization
- Base Rate: $140 for up to 10 participants
- + $14 for each additional participant/chaperone
Optional Add-ons
(separate registration required on our field trip page)
+$7 per participant/chaperone to add on exhibits (adds one hour)
+$7 per participant/chaperone to add on a planetarium show (adds one hour)
Public Title I K-12 Schools - FREE
Public Title I Status will be verified using the AZ Dept. of Education website.
Optional Add-ons
(separate registration required on our field trip page)
+$6 per participant to add on exhibits (adds one hour)
+$6 per participant to add on a planetarium show (adds one hour)
NOTE: Grant funding covers the cost of the discovery workshop for students and up to five chaperones only. It does not cover optional add-on experiences.
Total participant count should include chaperones (limited to 5). Teachers/staff are free.
For questions, please contact:
Heather Parra, Education & Outreach Manager
520-626-1032