Hands-on Labs

  • Exploring atomic physics and spectroscopy .pdf .doc
  • An introduction to telescopes .pdf .sxw
  • Simulating astronauts constructing a satellite in zero gravity .pdf .doc .odt
  • Exploring the size of the Solar System .pdf .doc
  • The science and history of launching rockets .pdf .sxw
  • Creating stellar continuum-subtracted images of ionized hydrogen star-forming regions within galaxies .pdf .doc
  • Simulating the Mars Rover experience .pdf .sxw
  • Exploring the mixing of colors and creating three-color images of astronomical objects .doc #1 .doc #2 .htm
  • Understanding Craters .doc .odt worksheet
  • Egg Drop .odt .sxw workhseet
  • Evolution of a Star System .odt
  • Phases of the Moon .odt
  • Parallax .odt .doc
  • Telescopes .odt
  • Spectroscopes .sxw

    Web-based

  • A web-based curriculum that explores black holes and gravity.
    Last modified: 19 Oct 2009