[LVAS] Elementary School Astronomy Presentation

[Robert Lambert]

Roger,

When are you headed back to North Carolina?  Is there a chance we might get together for lunch before you go?

Rob



On Jan 19, 2010, at 4:06 PM, roger ivester wrote:

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> I did an astronomy presentation to the 4th grade class this afternoon at Nate Mack Elementary School just off Warm Springs Road. I was surprised with the overall knowledge of astronomy within this class....for sure an advanced forth grade class.
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> The majority had observed through a telescope before and there were several that had previously attended a LVAS public night observing session.
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> The title "The Solar System and Beyond". One student was very close to the length of LY's of the Milky Way galaxy.
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> Several students wanted to know where their parents to take them to look at quality telescopes. I wrote Scope City on the board with the physical address. Hopeful this will remain on the board for an indefinite period, as well aswww.lvastronomy.com 
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> The class also looked at the LVAS website during the session. They are going to attempt to keep up with the "observer's challenge" on a monthly basis....also public nights and other items of astronomy interest. 
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> My granddaughter sure enjoyed helping me by giving out the practice test for the benefit of all students. 
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> My opinion and that of the teacher was that it was a total success and a good time was had by all.  
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>     The moon and stars to govern the night.....   Psalm 136:9
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