6th Grade Program: "From the Earth to the Universe"
Original content for this class includes a detailed lesson on the night sky as it will appear in El Paso in the fall (along with the Greek mythology behind the constellations taught), along with the new program, "From the Earth to the Universe". This program details the history of astronomy and the use of the telescope as well as details about the many and varied wonders to be found in the exploration of space from the planets of our solar system to the vastness of the Galaxy and the greater Universe beyond.
Original content for this class includes a detailed lesson on the night sky as it will appear in El Paso in the fall (along with the Greek mythology behind the constellations taught), along with the new program, "From the Earth to the Universe". This program details the history of astronomy and the use of the telescope as well as details about the many and varied wonders to be found in the exploration of space from the planets of our solar system to the vastness of the Galaxy and the greater Universe beyond.
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about what to expect during
your visit to the planetarium!
about what to expect during
your visit to the planetarium!
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